Dyaco UK Ltd, a subsidiary of global fitness equipment giant Dyaco International Inc., has officially completed the acquisition of a majority controlling interest in A&D Sports Ltd, the UK manufacturer behind the premium commercial strength brand Exigo®. The transaction marks a major milestone in Dyaco’s strategic push to establish a dominant position in the global commercial fitness market.
The acquisition enhances Dyaco’s localized R&D and manufacturing capabilities within the high-growth commercial strength sector, while giving Exigo—a prestigious British brand with nearly three decades of heritage—direct access to Dyaco’s global distribution channels spanning over 60 countries and regions.
Strategic Synergies and Operational Integration
According to Dyaco International, the acquisition will redefine the company’s competitive advantage in commercial fitness across four key pillars:
1. A Complete Commercial Cardio & Strength Portfolio: The transaction enables Dyaco to offer an end-to-end commercial package, combining Spirit Fitness for cardiovascular equipment and Exigo for commercial strength, backed by a unified sales and support team for gym operators.
2. Preserving Brand Identity and Management: Exigo will retain its independent brand identity and operational setup. Founder Darren Golden will remain as Managing Director, working alongside his full existing executive team to guide the business into its next phase.
3. Safeguarding UK Manufacturing Excellence: Dyaco will preserve Exigo’s skilled British engineering, manufacturing, and production workforce, placing UK-built quality at the core of the group’s global strength offering.
4. Leveraging Dyaco’s International Network: Tapping into Dyaco’s extensive global distribution network across more than 60 countries opens the door to taking British-made Exigo equipment into international markets far beyond the UK.
Commenting on the acquisition, Sam Lin, Chairman of Dyaco International Inc., stated:
“This acquisition is not just a UK transaction; it is a statement of intent from Dyaco International. Strength equipment is the defining growth category in commercial fitness globally, and we have been clear that we want to be a serious player in it. Exigo is the platform from which we build that position. It is a brand with real credibility, genuine manufacturing capability, and a customer base that trusts it. Combined with Dyaco’s international reach, distribution network and resources, we now have the foundation to take Exigo, and our strong offering, to markets far beyond the UK. Working with Darren through this process has been a genuine pleasure. He is exactly the kind of leader Dyaco wants to work with – he has the DNA we look for in our best partners: quality first, then innovation. That is how great brands are built, and it is how Exigo has been built. I am personally proud that we have made this happen.”
Background Context: Expanding Corporate Footprints
1. About Exigo (A&D Sports Ltd)
Founded in 1995 by Darren Golden, Exigo (A&D Sports Ltd) is headquartered in the UK with dedicated onshore manufacturing facilities. As one of Britain’s most respected commercial strength brands, Exigo has designed, engineered, and manufactured its equipment locally for over 20 years.
• Product Portfolio & Engineering: The brand’s lineup encompasses selectorized strength machines, functional training rigs and racks, free weight equipment, and custom gym rigs.
• Bespoke Manufacturing Advantage: Exigo is renowned for its modular engineering capabilities and bespoke branding and frame-color customizations, making it a trusted partner for commercial health clubs, sports teams, universities, and military facilities across the UK and Europe.
2. About Dyaco International
Established in 1990 in Taiwan, Dyaco International Inc. is a premier manufacturer, designer, and exporter of fitness equipment worldwide. Its multi-brand portfolio includes well-known consumer and commercial brands such as Spirit Fitness, Sole Fitness, Xterra Fitness, and Fuel Fitness.
In recent years, Dyaco has actively expanded its European footprint through strategic acquisitions and global integrations:
In UK，European E-Commerce Acquisition (Sweatband): Prior to acquiring Exigo, Dyaco demonstrated its commitment to the UK and European markets by acquiring Sweatband (Sweatband.com), one of the UK’s leading online fitness and sports e-commerce retailers. The acquisition significantly strengthened Dyaco’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital distribution, warehousing, and fulfillment infrastructure in the UK.
By bringing the British-made strength brand Exigo into its corporate family, Dyaco completes a key piece of its commercial strength portfolio, reinforcing its status as a full-service provider to commercial fitness buyers worldwide.
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