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COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. (August 12, 2021) – Matrix Fitness, the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brand was awarded the 2020 Gold’s Gym Equipment Vendor of the Year at the recent Gold’s Gym Global Convention on July 19-21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nearly 700 franchisees and 61 company-owned gyms ranked vendors in areas such as customer satisfaction, likelihood of referral and overall product quality. This year marks the sixth time the brand has been chosen for the prestigious award in the equipment category in the past 12 years. Other vendor winners included Home Depot Pro for the non-equipment category and ABC Fitness Solutions for the service category.
“We are thankful for such great vendors. Matrix has an outstanding portfolio, and we and our franchise partners love their quality and service,” said Jörg Fockenberg, Gold’s Gym Chief Development Officer.
“We are extremely grateful to be honored by Gold’s Gym International and the RSG Group as Equipment Vendor of the Year once again,” said Kent Stevens, Matrix Executive Vice President of Sales. “It’s been such a pleasure to observe Gold’s Gym’s perseverance after a turbulent year and their steadfast commitment to providing a safe and inclusive fitness experience at all locations. Their globally recognized legacy continues to inspire us as we proudly serve the fitness industry.”
This year’s annual gathering was the first live convention after Gold’s Gym International was acquired by the German fitness company RSG Group in July 2020. Over 300 attendees gathered at the Red Rock Casino and Spa in Las Vegas for the three-day convention where they honored their iconic legacy as a world leader in strength and performance and set the stage for a whole new “golden era” for Gold’s Gym.
Seth Robinson, Matrix Fitness Strategic Account Manager for Gold’s Gym, adds, “Thank you to the Gold’s Gym family for awarding us this respected accolade. Having the opportunity to cultivate partnerships within the Gold’s family is the true honor.”
About Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness (www.matrixfitness.com) is the fastest growing commercial brand in the world and is the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech. Matrix is comprised of a complete line of cardiovascular, group training, technology and strength-training equipment for health clubs and other fitness facilities.
About Johnson Health Tech
Johnson Health Tech, Inc. (JHT), Taiwan, is one of the largest fitness equipment manufacturers in the world and is home to some of the most respected brands in the fitness industry, including: Matrix, Vision and Horizon. The company manufactures a wide assortment of fitness equipment for both commercial and residential use, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and strength training equipment. Johnson Health Tech’s global management headquarters is based in Taichung, Taiwan, with global product development, marketing and engineering based in Cottage Grove, Wis.
About Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym has been defining the fitness industry since 1965. From its beginning as a small gym in Venice, California, Gold’s Gym has grown into a global icon with over 600 locations across 6 continents. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, certified personal trainers, a diverse group exercise program and a supportive, motivating environment, Gold’s Gym delivers a dynamic fitness experience focused on strength and performance. More than a gym, Gold’s Gym combines coaching, community and more than 55 years of fitness expertise to help people around the world achieve their potential through fitness. For more information, visit goldsgym.com or follow Gold's Gym on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About RSG Group
With more than two million customers, RSG Group GmbH is the world’s innovation leader in the areas of fitness and lifestyle. Our strong brands and future-oriented concepts include fitness club chains McFIT, the JOHN REED family (JOHN REED Fitness Music Club, JOHN REED Women’s Club, JOHN & JANE’S, THE REED), High5 and Gold’s Gym, the most well-known fitness brand in the USA, online workouts CYBEROBICS, the fitness planner app LOOX, the unique training experience Master of Enthusiasm, our own sports nutrition Qi², our in-house model agency McFIT MODELS, Pearl Management, artist management agency TIGERPOOL that represents fashion label MARCELL VON BERLIN and street artist RON MILLER, exclusive cake brand Steven Baker and THE MIRAI, where we motivate millions of people to get more active while having fun. With our varied portfolio, we ensure we remain a key component of our customers’ active everyday lives.
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