Who Owns Nautilus?
Nautilus is a fitness equipment brand operated under Core Health & Fitness, LLC, not the former public company Nautilus, Inc. and not Johnson Health Tech. The former Nautilus, Inc. sold the Nautilus trademark assets and related licenses for $10.5 million in 2023, then changed its corporate name to BowFlex Inc. Current Core Health & Fitness materials identify Nautilus as one of its commercial equipment brands, while Johnson Health Tech owns BowFlex, Schwinn Fitness, and JRNY.
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Acquired
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Who Owns Nautilus?
- Parent Company: Core Health & Fitness, LLC
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Acquisition Year: 2023
- Company Type: Privately Held
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus | Core Health & Fitness, LLC | Wholly owned |
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Nautilus on AmazonHistory of Nautilus
- Founded: 1970
- Founders: Arthur Jones
- Acquired by Core Health & Fitness, LLC: 2023
Arthur Jones developed Nautilus exercise machines around 1970. His cam-based resistance design changed the force curve through an exercise and became widely used in health clubs and strength-training facilities.
The brand moved through several corporate owners. Direct Focus acquired the Nautilus business in 2001 and renamed itself Nautilus, Inc. in 2003. That company later placed more emphasis on BowFlex, Schwinn home fitness, and JRNY.
In 2023, Nautilus, Inc. sold the Nautilus trademarks and related licenses as non-core assets. The company reported $10.5 million for the indefinite-lived intellectual property and about $13 million for the broader non-core asset package. It changed its name to BowFlex Inc. in November 2023.
The old corporation entered Chapter 11 in March 2024. Johnson Health Tech acquired BowFlex, Schwinn Fitness, JRNY, inventory, and operating assets. The Nautilus name had already been sold.
About Core Health & Fitness, LLC
Private commercial fitness equipment company whose portfolio includes Nautilus, StairMaster, Star Trac, Throwdown, Schwinn, and Wexer.
- Founded: 2010
- Headquarters: Vancouver, Washington, USA
- Company Type: Privately Held
Where Is Nautilus Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Vancouver, Washington, USA
- Manufacturing / Operations: China, Taiwan
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Nautilus Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Core has commercial sales and service infrastructure
- +The brand retains more than 50 years of strength-equipment history
- +A specialist portfolio supports gym installations
- +Shared operations with other Core brands broaden facility offerings
Considerations
- -Past corporate use of the Nautilus name causes ownership confusion
- -Private ownership limits financial disclosure
- -Older home products may have different support arrangements
- -Commercial demand depends on gym capital spending
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