Welcome to this week’s global industry update on www.fitgearsource.com, bringing you impartial reporting on manufacturing trends, corporate earnings, executive leadership transitions, and strategic partnerships across the fitness sector.
1. Torque Fitness Introduces Omnistack Modular System for Commercial Spaces
Torque Fitness has unveiled Omnistack, a space-efficient modular strength ecosystem designed to consolidate selectorized equipment footprints for commercial operators.
Minnesota-based strength equipment brand Torque Fitness has introduced Omnistack, a customizable modular training system engineered to consolidate multiple selectorized stations within a unified, space-saving tower footprint. Available in configurations ranging from four to ten stations—with options to connect multiple systems for larger setups—Omnistack integrates core strength movements including cable work, lat pulldowns, seated rows, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. The platform is offered in customizable “Core” packages and preconfigured “Select” packages to streamline procurement for health clubs, universities, hospitality hubs, and multi-family residential complexes. CEO Jerry Dettinger noted that the line closes a critical gap in Torque’s portfolio, enabling facility operators to source comprehensive strength, conditioning, and functional equipment entirely from a single vendor.
2. Les Mills Names Tech and Digital Leader Jason Paris as Incoming CEO
Les Mills International has appointed former telecom and digital executive Jason Paris as CEO to drive its next phase of global commercial expansion.
Group fitness provider Les Mills International has appointed Jason Paris as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2026. Paris transitions into the fitness sector following high-profile executive roles across consumer media and telecommunications, where he spearheaded major transformations—including the launch of TVNZ OnDemand, the rebranding of Telecom New Zealand to Spark, and leading Vodafone New Zealand (now One NZ) through its nationwide satellite-to-mobile initiative with SpaceX. He succeeds Managing Director Phillip Mills, who stepped back into operational leadership three years ago to guide post-pandemic strategy and will now move into a founder and board director role. Paris emphasized customer-centric focus as his top operational priority as Les Mills expands its global network of instructors, club partners, and digital users.
3. Sweden’s WeSports Group Delivers 55% Q2 Revenue Surge
Strong performance in cycling, running, and targeted acquisitions drove a 54.7% Q2 revenue jump for Swedish sports group WS WeSports.
Nordic sports equipment parent company WS WeSports Group reported a 54.7% year-over-year increase in second-quarter net sales to SEK 1,177.6 million (~$123 million USD), up from SEK 761.4 million in Q2 2025. Organic growth reached 21.6%, supported by strong seasonal demand across its cycling and running divisions alongside gains in fitness and hockey gear. Q2 net profit rose 54.7% to SEK 34.8 million (~$3.64 million USD), while adjusted EBITA reached SEK 88.0 million (~$9.2 million USD). CEO Ted Sporre reaffirmed the group’s long-term target of reaching SEK 10 billion (~$1.04 billion USD) in net sales by 2031. Expanding its portfolio post-quarter, WeSports acquired a 65% stake in Finnish sports nutrition firm Elite Fitness OY (generating ~€8 million in 2025 revenue) and increased its equity stakes in SkiCom Sweden AB (to 80%) and Bikelease AB (to 100%).
4. Alpha Fit Club Selects PLAE as Exclusive Equipment Partner for East Coast Growth
Boutique franchise Alpha Fit Club has named PLAE its exclusive performance partner to standardize studio environments as it scales across the U.S. East Coast.
High-intensity franchise operator Alpha Fit Club (AFC) has secured an exclusive performance equipment partnership with PLAE as the brand expands its footprint toward nearly 30 operating studios by the end of 2026, with further openings planned through 2027. Under the agreement, PLAE will supply standardized flooring, custom power racks, and integrated conditioning equipment for all newly awarded franchise locations, beginning with an upcoming facility in Larchmont, New York. AFC CEO Sam Tooley emphasized that establishing a uniform, elite-level training environment is key to maintaining brand consistency while scaling into new regional markets, including Florida, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The partnership also sees PLAE serving as the official performance partner for AFC’s annual Alpha Games event.
5. Pulse Fitness Joins ukactive Strategic Partnership Network
British commercial manufacturer Pulse Fitness has joined ukactive’s Strategic Partnership Group to advocate for public health policy and commercial sector growth.
UK-based commercial fitness equipment and software manufacturer Pulse Fitness has formally joined the ukactive Strategic Partnership Group. The alliance links Pulse Fitness with ukactive leadership and industry stakeholders to collaborate on sector research, advocate for public health initiatives, and drive physical activity participation rates across the United Kingdom. With four decades of industry presence, Pulse Fitness provides end-to-end cardiovascular equipment, strength machinery, and digital health software across commercial facilities, municipal leisure hubs, and educational institutions. Pulse Commercial Sales Director Richard Sheen underscored industry-wide collaboration and knowledge sharing as vital mechanisms for long-term commercial sustainability and sector growth.
6. Bodytone Expands Iberian Commercial Sales Operations
Spanish manufacturer Bodytone has appointed dedicated sales managers for Portugal and Andalusia to accelerate commercial distribution across southern Europe.
Spanish fitness machinery manufacturer Bodytone has expanded its commercial leadership across the Iberian Peninsula with the appointments of Nuno Fidalgo as Sales Manager for Portugal and Francisco Frías as Sales Manager for Andalusia. Fidalgo brings over two decades of international wellness operations experience, including past leadership roles with Fitness First Middle East and Firefit Global across Asia and the Middle East. Operating from regional bases following onboarding at Bodytone’s Murcia headquarters, both managers will focus on expanding customized equipment supply agreements across commercial health clubs, boutique facilities, hospitality venues, and corporate wellness facilities.
7. 2nd IWF Shenzhen International Fitness Fair Concludes in South China
The 20,000-square-meter IWF Shenzhen Expo hosted over 400 global brands, focusing on fitness equipment supply chains, recovery technology, and cross-border trade.
The 2nd IWF Shenzhen International Fitness Fair (co-located with the CIST Sports Goods Export Exhibition) concluded its run at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from August 14 to 16, 2026. Organized by Donnor Exhibition, the 20,000-square-meter trade show featured more than 400 exhibiting brands displaying commercial gym machinery, home fitness products, Pilates apparatus, rehabilitation technology, and sports nutrition. In addition to commercial product sourcing, the event featured specialized forums including the Asia-Pacific Recovery Technology Forum, practical workshops on fluid resistance training, the Les Mills China Fitness Business Salon, and events marking the 40th anniversary of women’s bodybuilding in Shenzhen.
8. Dyaco International Reports Turnaround Profit for H1 2026
Taiwan-based manufacturer Dyaco International returned to profitability in H1 2026 behind commercial segment expansion and asset disposition gains.
Taiwanese equipment manufacturer Dyaco International Inc. (TPE: 1598) recorded a financial turnaround for the first half of 2026, driven by growth in its commercial division and non-operating asset sales. Consolidated H1 revenue reached NT$2.919 billion (~91.22millionUSD),withnetprofitreachingNT107 million (~3.34millionUSD)andanEPSofNT0.64 (~0.02USD).Second-quarterrevenuestoodatNT1.281 billion (~40.03millionUSD);despiteaQ2operatinglossofNT1.27 billion (~39.69millionUSD)duetoseasonalindustrytransitions,assetsalegainsbroughtQ2netprofittoNT64.91 million (~$2.03 million USD). Dyaco’s Q2 commercial fitness segment revenue surged 21.4% year-over-year to account for 27.1% of sales, supported by major new supply agreements with North American gym chains. The company also confirmed its strategic diversification into autonomous vehicles through its new U.S. subsidiary, Santi Innovation.
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