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Johnson Health Tech celebrates launch of new European Training Centre and Showroom in Reading
24 Sep 2025
Matrix's new European Training Centre and Showroom at Imperium in Reading, Berkshire / Matrix
The launch event welcomed over 60 VIP guests from across the industry to explore Matrix’s award-winning cardio, strength and functional training equipment in an immersive, hands-on environment. Commercial customers, education partners and public sector organisations, had the unique opportunity to see Matrix’s latest innovations up close, speak with product specialists and discover tailored solutions for their facilities.
Beyond showcasing JHT’s commercial brands, the location will also serve as a key education hub. It will be central in hosting service and repair training for JHT teams across the UK and Europe. In addition, its range of training rooms will be used by JHT’s strategic partners to deliver training across a range of topics across the sector including retention and mental health as well as best practice seminars.
Matthew Pengelly, Managing Director of Johnson Health Tech UK, commented: “The launch of our Reading hub marks an important milestone in JHT’s growth strategy. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service and support to our clients and partners, wherever they are. This site makes it easier than ever for customers to see, test and specify Matrix solutions that will transform their facilities.”
Visitors were guided by the sales team through a walkthrough of Johnson Health Tech’s rich heritage, highlighting some of the company’s earliest innovations and its evolution to the present day. They then enjoyed live demonstrations of the brand’s most popular product lines, showcasing how Matrix solutions can support facilities of every type and size.
Equipment on display included the new Onyx Collection, a premium cardio range, the Magnum Plate-Loaded Strength series, connected console options, Sprint 8 programming and a range of functional training equipment including the Connexus range which includes the Edge, Hub and Functional Trainer options.
In addition to Matrix’s own portfolio, the showroom also features EGYM’s connected strength solution, specialist flooring supplied by Physical Company and advanced lighting design from LED Snaps, demonstrating a collaborative approach to creating world-class training environments.
This strategic expansion complements Matrix Fitness UK’s head office in Stoke-on-Trent, ensuring customers across the country have convenient access to both the full Matrix portfolio and expert consultation.
For more information about the new Reading site, please visit https://uk.matrixfitness.com/eng or contact your Matrix representative.
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Matrix Fitness
Tel: +44 (0)1782 644900
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Trent House,
234 Victoria Road,
Fenton,
Stoke on Trent,
Staffordshire,
ST4 2LW,
United Kingdom
Matt Pengelly, managing director
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Key personnel
Matt Pengelly, managing director
Chris Brown, sales director
Julian Taylor, commercial director
Chris Brown, sales director
Julian Taylor, commercial director
Key customers
• Hyatt
• Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
• Marriott Hotels
• Accor
• Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
• InterContinental Hotels Group
• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and
• Club Med
• Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
• Marriott Hotels
• Accor
• Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
• InterContinental Hotels Group
• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and
• Club Med
Plans for the next 12 months
The Onyx Collection of CV products
was carefully crafted to meet and exceed
the needs of high-end health clubs and
luxury hotels. Every touch point and every
element of the Onyx Collection was
designed to be exceptional, immersive,
and unlike anything else in our portfolio
and we are delighted to have partnered
with Four Seasons Hotel Ten Trinity in
London for the first UK installation.
Beyond the launch of our redesigned Upper Body Cycle and the wonderfully simple but effective Stretch Platform, we are also launching over 8 new pieces of plate loaded equipment.
Matrix doesn’t just manufacture equipment - we craft strength training innovations that evolve with your fitness facility and your lifters. We listen to owners, trainers and users to put real-world insights at the heart of our designs, captivating a new generation and delivering solutions that outperform the ordinary in better, smarter ways.
Choose Matrix, and discover strength that never rests.
Beyond the launch of our redesigned Upper Body Cycle and the wonderfully simple but effective Stretch Platform, we are also launching over 8 new pieces of plate loaded equipment.
Matrix doesn’t just manufacture equipment - we craft strength training innovations that evolve with your fitness facility and your lifters. We listen to owners, trainers and users to put real-world insights at the heart of our designs, captivating a new generation and delivering solutions that outperform the ordinary in better, smarter ways.
Choose Matrix, and discover strength that never rests.
Testimonial
“Snap Fitness has been working closely with Matrix for the last 6 years, they
are always willing to go the extra mile and we recognised this in 2019, when
we awarded them exclusivity for the next two years.
We see the Matrix team as an extension to our own and together, we have designed and opened some amazing clubs and I’m sure we will continue to go an open many more.”
– Isaac Buchanan, chief executive officer, Snap Fitness United Kingdom & Ireland
We see the Matrix team as an extension to our own and together, we have designed and opened some amazing clubs and I’m sure we will continue to go an open many more.”
– Isaac Buchanan, chief executive officer, Snap Fitness United Kingdom & Ireland
Testimonial
“We are delighted to be working with a
supplier for whom innovating is a key
business driver. The original solutions offered
by Matrix help us deliver exceptional guest
experiences, and, coupled with its exceptional
customer service, make Matrix an ideal
preferred supplier for Marriott Hotels.”
– Alison Ainsworth, senior director of golf, leisure & spa operations Europe, Marriott Hotels
– Alison Ainsworth, senior director of golf, leisure & spa operations Europe, Marriott Hotels
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