Jan-Willem van Schaik

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus have been in place some for weeks now and the impact on the bicycle industry becomes more and more visible. Sales have even jumped in some countries, while others are still struggling with the new situation. What is happening on the e-bike and bicycle markets?

HUKOU, Taiwan - The multi-billion Simplo Tech Group (SMP), headquartered in Taiwan, debuted at the 2019 Eurobike show. This battery maker, which is the main supplier for Apple computers, notebooks, tablets and I-phones, presented itself through one of its subsidiaries; Trend Energy Technology Co. Ltd.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Yesterday evening Accell Group announced a package of measures taken to ensure business continuity. These actions were taken, "in the light of the unforeseen and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus on economic activity and the markets we are operating in, and the uncertainty regarding the length and depth of the pandemic outbreak," notes Accell Group in a statement.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On Thursday 26 March, Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) will host a webinar for its members on the massive repercussions on the cycling sector of the current coronavirus outbreak. CIE's CEO Kevin Mayne will provide a 20-minute briefing on these topics, followed by a Q&A during which you will be able to comment, ask questions and hear what others have on their mind.

STUTTGART, Germany - Paul-César Lange, grandson of company founder Paul Lange and son of CEO Bernhard Lange, joins the executive board of Paul Lange Ostrava s.r.o. Together with the present managing director, Jiří Trávníček,

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus as much as possible have had a major impact on the bicycle industry. OEMs were already prepared for the disruption of component's supplies from China but now multiple assembly factories in Europe are closed.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The news this morning did not come as a surprise: the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) will not participate with a joint EU booth at this years' show Taipei Cycle+ next May.

MONTREAL, Canada - Today Dorel Industries Inc. announces slightly increasing results for its Sports division (including Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Pacific Cycles and Caloi) in 2019 and in the fourth quarter in particular.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle show organizer TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announces that registration for exhibitors and visitors for 14-16 May 2020 event is now open. With the combination of the Taipei Cycle+ and TaiSPO both the cycling and sporting goods industries will be supported.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group NV saw its net turnover in 2019 increase by 7.5% to 1,111 mio euro compared with 2018. The operating result was 16.6% higher than the year before and ended at 60 million euro. However Accell Group also saw its net