Jan-Willem van Schaik

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

MONTEREY, USA - The Coronavirus has hit the next international bicycle show. Sea Otter Classic will not take place from April 16 - 19. This was announced by the show organization yesterday evening. At this moment a new schedule for Sea Otter Classic has not been set.

TAINAN, Taiwan - In response to the impact of the US-China trade dispute, chain manufacturer (for among other products, bicycles and e-bikes) KMC announced an investment program to expand local production capacity in Taiwan.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - During last year's sales season all indications were pointing at increasing e-bike sales. While 2018 already saw unprecedented growth, also 2019 showed relentless interest in electric bicycles.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - After rescheduling the Taipei Cycle Show 2020, registration is now open for Taipei Cycle+. This event will take place from 14-16 May. Taipei Cycle+ together with TaiSpo will be located in hall TaiNEX 2.