TAICHUNG, Taiwan - To offer more flexibility and to increase its service level to customers, saddle manufacturer DDK has announced the opening of a European factory in Romania.

PARIS, France - Despite the difficulties facing manufacturers, distributors and the vast majority of French bicycle stores, this year's Pro Days enabled exhibitors to present the latest innovations in all product categories, with a particular focus on e-bikes.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Brothers Taco and Ties Carlier started VanMoof in 2009 because they wanted to change the world. VanMoof's innovative bicycles caused a stir worldwide and were embraced by more than 200,000 customers. The Amsterdam company rises to great heights, but crashes after 14 years due to quality problems, poor service and major financial problems. Here the chronological journey VanMoof has taken over the years is explored.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano regards 2023 as an "in-between year" as Marc van Rooij, President Shimano Europe Group already explained at Eurobike. This is reflected in the financial results for the first half of 2023. The Japanese manufacturer reports a net sales decrease in bicycle components of 17.7% to JPY 204,986 million (€1.3 billion) year-on-year, and operating income decreased 39.5% to 42,093 million yen (€270 million).

BERLIN, Germany - Describing its business model as a "full-service mobility solution for delivery services and couriers," Berlin-based startup Cycle Mobility Holding GmbH has successfully finalised a Series A financial round. The total €10.3 million cash injection is planned to drive the company's e-bike B2B2C- as well as B2B- business fleet and subscription business.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Ciclo Fapril is expanding its Alufap unit by another 12.000 square meters. Dedicated exclusively to the production of frames for cargo bikes, long-tails and carriers, the expansion is expected to be completed in April 2024 and fully operational within a year.

FRANKFURT, Germany - One of the world's major motorcycle accessories suppliers SW-Mototech debuted its own cargobike during this year's Eurobike. The Via 1 will be fully assembled in Rauschenberg, Germany and should be available from spring 2024.

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－Accell Group前任執行長Ton Anbeek被指派作為Signa Sport United董事會成員，欲加強網路自行車業務。Anbeek在Accell Group時幫助公司在歐洲電動自行車行業成長、帶領公司渡過疫情期間，並在私營化期間讓銷售增長。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－專門開發製造長纖維強化熱塑性塑膠零件的廠商Weber Fibertech正拓展自行車業務。該公司深耕汽車行業，也因應自行車行業對鄰近市場生產車架及其他零件的趨勢創立Fi.Bi.Tech部門（全名Fibretech Bike Technology）。

越南，胡志明市（HO CHI MINH CITY）－3D列印車架曾被視為高階車架生產的未來。位於美國矽谷（Silicon Valley）的Arevo在2021年1月向一間越南高階工廠投資1950萬美元，不過該廠已停止營運。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－今年世界自行車論壇（World Cycling Forum，簡稱WCF）現已開放報名，本屆主題為「Equipped for change」。主辦單位WFSGI也公佈第一輪講者名單。

KASHIWARA CITY, Japan - The cooperation with former Flyer maker Biketec in Switzerland gave e-bike drivetrain pioneer Panasonic Cycle Technology Co., Ltd. (PCT) an early presence on the European market. Bike Europe got a unique insight into the PCT headoffice and factory near Osaka. Why were the Japanese not so successful in Europe with their extremely reliable drivetrain during the e-bike boom?

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - 3D-print frames were regarded as the next step in mass production of high-end frames. In January 2021, the Silicon Valley-based company Arevo invested $19.5 million (€17.8 million) in a high-tech factory in Vietnam. This operation has been terminated.

FRANKFURT, Germany - An industrial nylon yarn for bicycle tyre casings made from recycled fishing net plastics from the sea, this is the concept of Taiwanese specialist Formosa Taffeta. As brands and manufacturers look for more responsibly sourced materials for their products, the company can already count Maxxis as a client, with more top tyre brands following suit.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Weber Fibertech, a specialist in the development and manufacture of long fibre-reinforced thermoplastic parts is expanding its activities in the bike industry. With roots firmly in the automotive segment, the company has created the Fi.Bi.Tech division to focus on the growing interest from the bicycle industry for close to market frames and other components.

VARSSEVELD, the Netherlands - Special needs bikes specialist Van Raam has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich based holding company Armira. "This partnership is a logical step to continue our growth strategy," says Van Raam Commercial Director Ronald Ruesink.

KUFSTEIN, Austria - E-mobility service provider Greenstorm has filed for insolvency. With investor talks failing and the sales concept not covering costs, there will be no reorganization of the company due to a non-functioning business model. "A closure of the company will take place soon after the opening of insolvency proceedings," the insolvency consultant has declared.

SEOUL, South Korea - HL Mando has introduced a high-performance battery, motor and rear wheel sensor system, to complete its alternator driven e-bike system. According to HL Mando the system is mainly engineered for eCargo applications.