Jan-Willem van Schaik

MEDOLLA (MO), Italy - The e-bike systems manufacturer Oli celebrated the company's 60th anniversary with the opening of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Medolla (MO). Oli holds a long track record in electric motor production. This expertise made Oli decide to enter the expanding e-bike market in 2015.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Union finance ministers agreed on 7 December to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services linked to fighting climate change and health protection. This includes bicycles.

MILAN, Italy - Yadea debuted a full line-up of new products at EICMA 2021 last month including electric motorcycles, e-mopeds, e-bikes and e-kick scooters. Founded 20 years ago, Yadea now announced their market entrance in Europe.

DEBICA, Poland - The pandemic gave a major push to sales of Polish manufacturer Romet Group. For this year the company expects to increase sales by as much as 40% from PLN 322 million (€70 mln) to PLN 450 million (€98 mln). The net profit (EDITBA) is expected to amount to as much as PLN 45 million (€9.8 mln) this year.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The second year with the Covid-19 pandemic brings new challenges to Taiwan's bicycle industry. Last year was a rollercoaster with order cancellations in March followed by a sharp increase in order volume. In 2021, it is all about component shortages,

TORONTO, Canada - After a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, Peter Boutakis founded folding bike company Helix. The company expanded quickly and has recently opened its first production line for robotically TIG welded frames.

LELYSTAD, the Netherlands - Willem Buitenhuis has stepped down as general manager of Giant Benelux on 1 December to enjoy his retirement. He joined Giant in 2005 and a lot has changed in his time at the company since then.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - To improve its service level, BMZ will provide e-bike dealers an extended 24-month warranty on all e-bike products purchased from BMZ. These new conditions for its warranty services are effective from December 2021.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European importers are rapidly anticipating on the booming e-bike market. The influx of e-bikes from Asian exporting countries, increased this year by no less than 26% between January and August compared with 2020. At the same time, the average FOB price increased by 11.5% emphasising

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - The position of Vice President of CONEBI, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry, has been assumed by a well-known name in the industry: João Miranda.