Who We Are?

In 1996, Andrew R. Lauden, a graduate of Lehigh University in Mechanical Engineering, had been searching for a birthday present for his girlfriend, a fitness boxer, she wanted an 80-pound punching bag she could use at home. After doing some research, Lauden found that no boxing stands on the market were strong, stable or within his budget, so he designed and built one himself.

The gift was a hit, and soon, friends saw the stand and wanted one for themselves. Although Lauden’s original stand was designed for a 100-pound fitness boxer, it was sturdy enough to be used by heavy-weight professionals and serious commercial gyms.

Andrew, and his cousin Peter Balazs Pecsvaradi then began working on two projects together: high quality boxing equipment that didn’t rattle, bend or break, and — get this — a new thing called a website with a shopping cart!!

Things took off from there and individuals and fitness centers around the nation were demanding Balazs equipment to be put in their facilities. In 1997, Andrew officially partnered with his cousin, Peter, and founded Balazs. A couple years later, Patrick Gormley joined the team and moved Balazs Into the marketing limelight, further making a name for the company as good people making good equipment and offering good service.

Brian DeMaris took over and moved it from Allentown PA, to just outside of Lancaster PA, continuing the tradition of top-shelf products, and top-shelf service.

In 2021, Trish and Andrew become the owners of Balazs again.

In addition to thousands of people who enjoy a strenuous boxing workout at home, boxing gyms, health clubs, universities, and military bases in 100 countries use Balazs products today.

Balazs equipment has been featured in many movies, including “Play it to the Bone,” starring Woody Harrelson and Antonio Banderas. Balazs products have been published in magazines such as GQ, Men’s Health, Worth, Muscular Development and many others.