Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

In recent years an increasing number of bicycle companies have opted for close to market production in Europe. Spurred on by the need for a consistent supply chain following issues during the pandemic, investments in European manufacturing continue to grow. As noted in this online magazine, Eastern Europe is becoming popular with Lithuania, Poland and Romania all enticing new investments from bicycle manufacturers. But not only here, Germany, France and Portugal are taking efforts to step up 'Made in Europe' bicycle production.

Highlights in this latest online magazine (Issue 28 | September 2023) include:

  • Panasonic gets closer to European market  
  • Investments in European production continue
  • Automated component manufacturing in Finland
  • Lithuania moves to forefront of bicycle production