Tambornino Family Acquires Escape Fitness USA, Expanding U.S. Manufacturing and Functional Training Portfolio

February 19, 2026

Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, further strengthening their portfolio of fitness and performance brands, which includes Dynamic Fitness & Strength, Dynamic Fabrication & Finishing, and Exerfly.

The transaction brings together Escape Fitness USA’s 25 years of sales, marketing, and product leadership—supported by multiple patented innovations—with the Tamborninos’ more than 35 years of U.S.-based steel fabrication and operational expertise, developed through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Manufacturing Expertise Meets Brand Innovation

Founded in 1998, Escape Fitness has grown into a prominent global brand in functional training, serving commercial gyms, performance centers, and training facilities in more than 80 countries. Under the new structure, Escape Fitness USA will benefit from enhanced access to advanced U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities, expanded operational resources, and the technical leadership of the Tambornino organizations.

The partnership aims to accelerate product innovation, elevate quality standards, and shorten time-to-market for next-generation functional and strength training solutions across the North American market.

As part of the transaction, Escape Fitness Co-Founder Matthew Januszek will remain a shareholder and has been appointed President of the newly formed operating entity, Escape HoldCo. He will continue to lead the U.S. business alongside the existing American team, which will remain in place to ensure operational continuity.

“This partnership represents an exciting new chapter for Escape Fitness USA,” said Matthew Januszek. “Beyond the combined capabilities, what stands out most are our shared values around quality, innovation, and long-term thinking. Both organizations are family-founded and family-led by a husband-and-wife team. Together, we will deliver faster innovation, improved quality, and an even higher level of service for customers across the U.S.”

Curt and Tammy Tambornino echoed the sentiment, stating that combining Escape’s brand strength, product differentiation, and market reach with their U.S. manufacturing and operational capabilities positions the business for accelerated growth and an elevated customer experience.

Strategic Structure and Global Alignment

The acquisition applies specifically to Escape Fitness USA, covering North, Central, and South America. Escape Fitness UK Limited, the original parent company, will remain owned by the Januszek family and will continue to serve international markets outside the Americas. Both entities will operate as strategically aligned businesses, collaborating on brand strategy, product innovation, and long-term global growth initiatives.

About the Tambornino Family of Brands

The Tambornino family of brands is recognized as a leading supplier of U.S.-manufactured strength equipment, with a strong presence in performance and education markets. Their products are widely used in scholastic athletic programs, collegiate facilities, and elite professional sports environments, known for durability, quality, and performance.

Key brands include:

• Dynamic Fitness & Strength, which designs and manufactures premium American-made strength training equipment and customized solutions for commercial gyms, schools, performance centers, and athletic programs. The company is known for its innovative racks, benches, machines, storage systems, and its “More Strength Per Square Foot®” philosophy.

• Dynamic Fabrication & Finishing, which provides advanced steel fabrication and finishing capabilities that support the group’s vertically integrated manufacturing platform.

• Exerfly, specializing in flywheel training systems for performance and rehabilitation markets.

As part of the Tambornino legacy, the family previously founded Curt Manufacturing, now recognized as the world’s largest manufacturer of trailer hitches and towing accessories.

Industry Implications

The acquisition signals a continued trend toward vertical integration and U.S.-based manufacturing in the performance and functional training segments. By combining brand-driven product innovation with domestic production and operational depth, the partnership positions Escape Fitness USA to expand its portfolio, strengthen local manufacturing, and reinforce its commitment to delivering premium training solutions across North America.