50 years of Concept2
At its core, Concept2 has always been about community. The people who use our products and believe in what we do are the reason we’re here 50 years later.
- Judy Geer, Co-Founder
Built To Last
Since 1976, Concept2 has built durable training tools and supported a global community that loves to move. Our Perpetual Purpose Trust keeps us true to that purpose for the long run.
The Concept2 Timeline
Explore the milestones behind Concept2’s products. Our timeline traces the history, ideas, engineering and innovations that shaped our equipment from early designs to Ergs used worldwide.
See How It Started
A small idea set everything in motion. Driven by resourcefulness and a relentless desire to improve, every breakthrough started with a simple question: how can this be better? The same mindset continues to guide how we design and refine today. Watch the story behind the early days.
Concept2 Stories
Fifty Years Strong
What started with two brothers building better rowing oars grew into the Ergs used around the world today.
More Than Equipment
Discover how Concept2 got its name, meet the four Founders & explore the ideas and mindset that still guide us.
Women Who Move Us
Concept2 Co-Founders Bari Dreissigacker and Judy Geer on leadership, determination & lasting impact.
We do not like to follow trends, but rather, do things that have not been done or at least do them differently.
– Peter Dreissigacker, Co-Founder
Concept2 Mission
We strive to design, manufacture, sell and support unique products of the highest quality and value for the benefit of the Concept2 community: our customers, employees, suppliers and neighbors.
Join the 50th Challenge
Celebrate 50 years with us on November 6, 2026. Row, Ski or Ride for 50 minutes and join the global movement of athletes and everyday movers.
Dick & Pete Tell the Story
Hear Dick and Pete Dreissigacker share the story behind Concept2, their innovations, and the journey that shaped it.
How I Built This with Guy Raz The Innovators Behind Concept2