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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Will your business last without digital transformation?

Now is the time to create a harmonious relationship with digital technology
– Daniel Jones, Orbit4 CEO

“At least 40 per cent of all businesses will die in the next 10 years if they don’t figure out how to change their entire company to accommodate new technologies,” John Chambers, Cisco

During the pandemic, a digital transformation took off faster than anyone could have predicted with meetings in person cancelled and millions working from home. As a result, a wide range of software and cloud architecture is now in place to support this – but now is the time to create a harmonious relationship with digital technology.

At Orbit4 we understand that digital transformation may sound overwhelming and complicated but in reality it’s just simplifying a job you already do.

What is Orbit4?

We’re the first digital ecosystem that manages the entire commercial fitness product cycle. We guarantee the best value via our aggregated partners that supply, service and buyback fitness equipment.

Orbit4 is the umbrella brand for FitnessCompared, FitnessFinance, WeServiceGymEquipment and WeBuyGymEquipment.

How does digital transformation help business?

Digital technology saves businesses time and money. FitnessCompared is the first and only comparison website for buying commercially in the UK.

You choose the equipment you want, which suppliers to compare, review quotes and negotiate directly with preferred suppliers before confirming your order – all from the comfort of your gym or office.

At WeBuyGymEquipment digital transformation is the implementation of an automated bidding process. Sellers upload their gym equipment to our app and wait for traders to bid. They will then be emailed the highest bid, which they can accept or refuse.

At WeServiceGymEquipment you just upload your equipment, choose your preferred annual contract and let our pre-qualified Service Providers bid for your business. You immediately access the wider market and can have it all sorted in less than a day! With just a few clicks required, it’s not hard to see why it’s quickly becoming the new way to find your perfect partner to service and repair your gym equipment.

Furthermore, by integrating technology into their strategy, businesses can learn more about consumer behaviour.

At FitnessFinance, our in-house finance company, the data we’ve generated over the past five years puts us in an extremely privileged position because when it comes to finance, it’s essential to be able to predict the residual value of assets during and towards the end of the assets life.

Residual value data held in our sister-brand WeBuyGymEquipment enables us to pinpoint the future residual value of the asset at the point of purchase. In turn, we can accurately offer the correct financial terms and end of term conditions.

At Orbit 4 we have a holistic approach to technology. It’s hugely rewarding to help businesses embrace their own digital transformation, and then watch them flourish and thrive.

Orbit4 
Company Details
Orbit4
Address
7 School Lane Hartford, Cheshire, CW81NP, United Kingdom
Telephone
01612 412718
During the pandemic, a digital transformation took off faster than anyone could have predicted with meetings in person cancelled and millions working from home.
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Promotion

Will your business last without digital transformation?

Now is the time to create a harmonious relationship with digital technology
– Daniel Jones, Orbit4 CEO

“At least 40 per cent of all businesses will die in the next 10 years if they don’t figure out how to change their entire company to accommodate new technologies,” John Chambers, Cisco

During the pandemic, a digital transformation took off faster than anyone could have predicted with meetings in person cancelled and millions working from home. As a result, a wide range of software and cloud architecture is now in place to support this – but now is the time to create a harmonious relationship with digital technology.

At Orbit4 we understand that digital transformation may sound overwhelming and complicated but in reality it’s just simplifying a job you already do.

What is Orbit4?

We’re the first digital ecosystem that manages the entire commercial fitness product cycle. We guarantee the best value via our aggregated partners that supply, service and buyback fitness equipment.

Orbit4 is the umbrella brand for FitnessCompared, FitnessFinance, WeServiceGymEquipment and WeBuyGymEquipment.

How does digital transformation help business?

Digital technology saves businesses time and money. FitnessCompared is the first and only comparison website for buying commercially in the UK.

You choose the equipment you want, which suppliers to compare, review quotes and negotiate directly with preferred suppliers before confirming your order – all from the comfort of your gym or office.

At WeBuyGymEquipment digital transformation is the implementation of an automated bidding process. Sellers upload their gym equipment to our app and wait for traders to bid. They will then be emailed the highest bid, which they can accept or refuse.

At WeServiceGymEquipment you just upload your equipment, choose your preferred annual contract and let our pre-qualified Service Providers bid for your business. You immediately access the wider market and can have it all sorted in less than a day! With just a few clicks required, it’s not hard to see why it’s quickly becoming the new way to find your perfect partner to service and repair your gym equipment.

Furthermore, by integrating technology into their strategy, businesses can learn more about consumer behaviour.

At FitnessFinance, our in-house finance company, the data we’ve generated over the past five years puts us in an extremely privileged position because when it comes to finance, it’s essential to be able to predict the residual value of assets during and towards the end of the assets life.

Residual value data held in our sister-brand WeBuyGymEquipment enables us to pinpoint the future residual value of the asset at the point of purchase. In turn, we can accurately offer the correct financial terms and end of term conditions.

At Orbit 4 we have a holistic approach to technology. It’s hugely rewarding to help businesses embrace their own digital transformation, and then watch them flourish and thrive.

Orbit4 
Company Details
Orbit4
Address
7 School Lane Hartford, Cheshire, CW81NP, United Kingdom
Telephone
01612 412718
During the pandemic, a digital transformation took off faster than anyone could have predicted with meetings in person cancelled and millions working from home.
,tec,haf
2021/THUMB348397_354329_482237.jpg

Promotion

HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
The Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen offers a plunge experience in an elliptical stainless steel
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
A waterfall massage jet shower by Werner Dosiertechnik (WDT) enables operators to deliver cold therapy
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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