ratio AG: Over 20 years of innovation in therapy and training
ratio was founded in response to the core need of our customers: the passionate physiotherapist Hans Koch was looking for innovative medical training equipment for his rehabilitation ideas in his own health centre in Derendingen. in 2004, the time had come and the demand from more and more therapists was so great that he founded the company ratio. Today, combined expertise is driving the company forward: together with Markus Pira, who primarily has conceptual experience and knowledge from the sports and fitness industry, Hans Koch is setting the course for the company's future. Today, ratio is known for innovation, quality and complete solutions from a single source.
An overview of the history of ratio:
2024
Acquisition of the representation of the traditional German brand Dr. Wolff for medical strength training with innovative solutions, such as the RTC Back Therapy Centre.ratio takes up the increasingly important topic of regulating the autonomic nervous system and brings the concept of NESA neuromodulation to Switzerland.
2022
In addition to exercise and therapy, relaxation and recuperation are becoming increasingly important. By taking over the representation of the Wellsystem brand (overwater massage tables), ratio is adding this innovative concept from the German company JK to its portfolio.
2021
Integration of solutions for outdoor training. Start of exclusive representation of the IVE and Explode brands in Switzerland.
2020
ratio integrates an innovative concept for pelvic floor training and therapy into its portfolio and launches sales of PelviPower.
2018
Cooperation with the company FITSPRO and creation of the showroom in Geneva to support the distribution of ratio products in the French-speaking parts of the country.
2016
CORE Heath & Fitness takes over the SCHWINN brand, adding ratio's leading indoor cycling product to its portfolio.
2015
Hans Koch and Markus Pira found ratio AG for the operational trading business.
Takeover of the CORE Health & Fitness Group for the Stairmaster and Nautilus brands. This means that ratio now also takes over the exclusive representation of these global brands for stair and HIIT equipment and strength equipment.
Takeover of the CORE Health & Fitness Group for the Stairmaster and Nautilus brands. This means that ratio now also takes over the exclusive representation of these global brands for stair and HIIT equipment and strength equipment.
2014
Start of the exclusive representation of the English brand Escape Fitness, which offers high-quality solutions in the free weights and functional training sector as well as the most innovative frame solution on the fitness market with Octagon.
2013
Start of the partnership with the company PAVIGYM, which stands for high-quality flooring solutions for the training and therapy market.
2012
Relocation of the warehouse to the company headquarters. At the same location, ratio now has over 700m2 of storage space.
2010
The office and showrooms are extended. ratio now has a whole floor with 1000m2 of office and showroom space.
2007
Managing Director Markus Pira joins the company.
Exclusive representation of the gym80 and StarTrac brands for the fitness market
Exclusive representation of the gym80 and StarTrac brands for the fitness market
2006
ratio moves to Kriens/LU to its current premises at
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Takes over exclusive representation of the Gymna-Uniphy brand with high-quality treatment tables and electrotherapy products for physiotherapy.
2004
Hans Koch founds ratio medical training GmbH and starts importing innovative training and therapy equipment to Switzerland.
