Jan-Willem van Schaik

BRUSSELS, Belgium - High demand for bicycles has not only spurred the European OEMs to attempt to increase production despite component shortages, but also bicycle importers stepped up their volumes. Remarkably Europe's main supplier Cambodia is quickly losing market share.

BEIJING, China - On 3 December a number of China's industry organisations will cooperate in the next 'International Bike Forum' hosted by the China Bicycle Association (CBA). The event takes place in the Dragon Lake Princess Hotel in Guangzhou, China but can also be joined live via Zoom.

SAN VITO AL TAGLIAMENTO, Italy - Xener (a division of Atex industries) holds a long track record in the production of electronic components like circuit boards for countless applications. When market opportunities arose, Xener took the chance to start the production of modern lithium-ion batteries

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is looking for a new 'Head of Bicycle'. The role will include coordinating and supporting activities on behalf of bicycle brands.

MONTREAL, Canada - For Dorel Sports the consumer demand for all bicycles brands in all categories remained high during the third quarter of this year. As a result the company reports a year-to-date revenue of its sports business of US$891.3 million (€169.9 million),

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2020 and 2021 events made physical trade show attendance almost impossible. However these moments of contact were vital for the country's many small and medium business in the bicycle industry to stay in touch with their customers.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The distribution of e-bike and bicycles in Denmark has been hampered this year, like on all other European markets. Demand is strongly ongoing, but supply is very difficult. Whilst retailers complain about product availability, local production of e-bikes remains very limited.

TALLINN, Estonia - Direct to consumer seller and e-bike manufacturer Ampler Bikes has closed an equity round led by Taavet+Sten and a group of Estonian investors including Metaplanet, Ambient Sound Investments and Ragnar Sass. The total amount of the investment was €7.4 million.

IWATA, Japan - A total of €2.5 million will be invested by Yamaha Motor and Hero Motors to open a facility for the production of e-bike mid-motors. The two companies announced this after signing a joint venture agreement.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group has appointed Francesca Gamboni as Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and member of the Board of Management. Following an extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders on December 15 she will start in her new position on 1 February 2022.