Jan-Willem van Schaik

SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - The construction of a new bicycle manufacturing site by MIFA in Germany, which is about to commence, attracts new partners. "We are currently examining the possibility to invest in Sangerhausen," says Erhard Büchel, managing director of MD of Büchel & Co. and Vice President of the industry associations CONEBI.

BERLIN, Germany - "The opening of an office in the capital of Germany brings us in the immediate proximity of the political decision-makers, develops contacts and observe the political process at close quarters," says Siegfried Neuberger, Managing Director of ZIV.

CLERMONT FERRAND, France - "Michelin gives top priority to develop tyres more rapidly that meet the quickly shifting expectations of our customers," says Karl De Quick, general manager of Michelin's bicycle tyre division. "Therefore 2016 will become an important year for our bicycle products."

德國，FRIEDRICHSHAFEN- 歐洲自行車展的全新概念包括三天的Busines Day與之後兩天的Festival Day深受業界好評。車展主辦單位Messe Friedrichshafen報告說，有85%的參展商願意全部五天參與。

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike's new show concept that includes three Business Days followed by two Festival Days, is well received by the industry. Show organizer Messe Friedrichshafen reports that about 85% of the exhibitors committed themselves to all five Eurobike days.

OSNABRÜCK, Germany - Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Derby Cycle have signed an agreement to handle all logistics of the Cloppenburg, Germany based bicycle manufacturer.

WILRIJK, Belgium - Spokes and nipples manufacturer Sapim moved its headquarter to a new location. Located in the same neighbourhood as the old facility, the new building covers an area of more than 6,000m².

BRUSSELS Belgium - In conjunction with the Velo-city Global conference which starts at the end of February in Taipei, the European Cyclists' Federation hosts an additional Cycling Industry Club Advocacy Summit during the Taipei Int'l Cycle Show.

德國，ELLWANGEN- Varta Microbattery宣布他們的電動自行車電瓶，如CellPace和VARad將退出市場。Varta從電動自行車市場上退出的原因尚未揭露。

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group recently discovered a serious case of financial theft by one of its employees in Taiwan. The investigation into the events and the damage is ongoing. The theft is expected to have an impact of a maximum of € 4 million on Accell Group's net profit.