Partnership-based cooperation for growth and innovation

GELSENKIRCHEN/HAIGER, March 2025 - The fitness industry is booming - and gym80 from Gelsenkirchen is a perfect example of continuous growth and innovation. This is why the company relies on state-of-the-art technologies to meet increasing customer requirements in terms of quality and flexibility. In the production of high-quality fitness, strength, medical and high-performance equipment, gym80 now uses a total of ten robot systems from CLOOS to weld a wide range of components. ‘The investments in automated welding production have enabled us to achieve precise and fast series production for many years,’ says company spokesperson Carolin Kämpf. ‘We rely on CLOOS as our permanent partner for this.’

gym80 was founded in 1980 and has its headquarters and production facilities in the heart of the Ruhr region in Gelsenkirchen. The company develops and produces fitness, strength, medical and high-performance equipment that is known for its excellent biomechanics, precision and clear design. Its main customers include large fitness centre chains. However, private individuals - including some very well-known celebrities - have also discovered the equipment for themselves during the coronavirus pandemic and invested in their own studios.

With a vertical range of manufacture of over 95% on an area of more than 5,000 square metres, the company relies on state-of-the-art technology. With a total of 200 employees and eight trainees, gym80 also attaches great importance to the training and development of skilled workers. In their free time, employees can benefit from the exclusive fitness area, which is available for training at any time.

Modern robotic welding systems in use for 20 years
The welding shop plays a central role in production, as the quality of the weld seams on the equipment is of decisive importance. Since the installation of the first CLOOS robot cell, which has been in continuous operation since 2003, a lot has happened in welding production. gym80 has also continuously invested in machinery in this area. The two latest robot systems were added in spring 2024. ‘The robot systems have optimised our production processes, enabling us to achieve higher welding quality and stable production times, thereby increasing productivity,’ emphasises Production Manager Jörg Köhl.

And the company is continuing to invest in future-proof production in order to meet the shortage of skilled labour and the high quality requirements. gym80 is currently building a fifth production hall, which will be completed shortly. The welding workshop is to be fully integrated here in future.