Jan-Willem van Schaik

SOFIA, Bulgaria - The cooperation between a group of surface finishing suppliers, the sppot, has welcomed Swiss premium-grade liquid coating producer Berlac AG. Berlac's lacquers are used today to coat aluminum and carbon frames, as well as add-on parts.

MUNICH, Germany - Registration is now open for the 2021 World Cycling Forum (WCF) being held on 6 and 7 September 2021. The Conference takes place in Munich, Germany and is organized by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Bike Europe is media partner for this leading industry forum. The main theme of this two-day international conference is: Capitalizing on the current bike boom.

MUNICH, Germany - Registration is now open for the 2023 World Cycling Forum being held on 5 and 6 September 2023. The Conference takes place in Munich, Germany and is organized by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Bike Europe is media partner for this leading industry forum.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - With the development of the 820Wh intube battery, BMZ takes it V10 series to the next level. In 2019, the company launched the first V10 intube battery which was presented Eurobike in the 725 Wh version. BMZ was one of the first manufacturers of semi/intube batteries for e-bikes.

BERN, Switzerland - Registration is now open for the 2021 World Cycling Forum (WCF) being held of 6 and 7 September 2021 in Munich, Germany. The 2021 WCF comes after a period of unprecedented global demand inside the bicycle industry and during a challenging time for the bicycle business as they grow and adapt to the new post-COVID-19 normal.

MUNICH, Germany - Scott and Bergamont were the first cycling brands which registered for the premiere edition of the IAA-Mobility. Meanwhile accessories brands and distribution companies, like SRAM, Bohle and Messingschlager have also joined the roster of exhibitors. What makes this all-new event which is scheduled to take place in Munich, Germany from 7-12 September interesting for them?

HOYA, Germany - The international expansion of the German wholesaler and manufacturer gets a new push forward with the appointment of Coen Bosch as export sales manager. "With this well-known specialist in his field, we are making great strides towards our goal of further international growth," says Hartje MD Dirk Zwick.

OSAKA, Japan - The Shimano component factory in Malaysia has not yet restarted its production following a forced closure. The factory had to shut down completely last week after the Malaysian government issued a total lockdown from June 1 to June 14 considering the situation of COVID-19 in the country. Further delays in the supply chain are now expected.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Attending trade shows or not this summer will be a big question mark for many people. Eurobike organiser Messe Friedrichafen has outlined the most important information in its 'safety and hygiene' concept to help people in making that decision.

MADRID, Spain - The extraordinary market situation in 2020 had a big impact on boutique brand Rotor. Known as an aftermarket supplier of very specific drive train components, the Spanish manufacturer was now approached by many OEMs who were in short supply of essential components. "We aim at using our capacity in a smart way," says Rotor CEO Jose Garcia Alegre.