ROTHENBURG, Germany - To increase competitiveness and optimise the workflow of its European production, bicycle component manufacturer Büchel GmbH has invested in state-of-the-art welding machinery. The amount of the investment remains undisclosed.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A proposed investment in Stages Cycling by Giant has stalled. "The company and counterparties were unable to reach a mutual consensus on the terms of the definitive agreements," a statement announced.

BERLIN, Germany - Cargo bikes and microcars have opened up a wide field of innovation and a large market potential by filling the gap between bicycles and cars. Norbert Haller, Managing Director of the Germany-based design & development company IDberlin, speaks about the next generation cargo bikes, the role of industrial design and his vision of future mobility.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Inventory reductions in the European and North American markets as well as the higher year-on-year comparison base, have had a direct impact on Giant Group's first quarter sales. The Taiwanese company has reported a 9.6% sales drop in Q1.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - According to precision gearbox manufacturer hGears AG, its first quarter 2023 results are in line with expectations. The strong performance of the premium, luxury and sports car segments was not able to compensate for the decline of the two other business segments e-mobility and e-tools - but at least cushioned it.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The cockpit of e-bikes is currently seeing a rapid development of more integration and more customization. Manufacturer King Meter offers a wide range of shifters and displays, including the latest with integrated display.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - E-bike system manufacturer, Hyena has released their lightest drive system, the E-Road Air. Weighing only 3.2 kg, the smart hub drive system unit designed for lightweight performance bikes, was showcased at Taipei Cycle 2023.

NANTOU, Taiwan - Already present in 47 countries in the after-market, Goodyear is trying to solidify its presence in the bicycle tyre industry. An expanding manufacturing complex in Taiwan run under a license, and a new impetus towards OEMs is a clear signal that the brands' intentions in the bicycle tyre sector are not fleeting.

NOTWILL, Switzerland - The annual Swiss bicycle industry meeting at InfoTech centered this year around the panel discussion with industry leaders. The huge inventory, especially at retailers, worries people on all levels in the industry.

WINNENDEN, Germany - In response to market changes, German wholesaler and distributor WM Trading GmbH was transformed and sold off its trading business. Under the new label Velobyrd (by WM Trading) the company is now concentrating on R&D as well as frame and components production in Asia. At Eurobike several Velobyrd innovations will be introduced at the WM Trading booth.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Chinese drivetrain component manufacturer WheelTop made the step to launch a MTB group set for the first time. The prototype set comprised a derailleur, two batteries, and wireless shifter.

It was early 2008, just before the financial crisis, that Franky Vanlerberghe, an electronics man in heart in soul, saw a market for a niche player in the distribution of connectors and cable harnesses. He decided to take his chances from an attic in a small village in Belgium. First on his own and then a year later his former colleague and brother-in-law Maarten Voermans joined and the birth of the private company A&C Solutions was a fact.

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－儘管自行車市場在過去一年發生供應短缺情況，不過自行車進口值卻罕見地大幅上漲。去年每輛售價更是被推高38.2%。這些數字代表市值轉變，自電動自行車銷售開始起飛後，市值便逐步緩慢下滑。

荷蘭，史基浦（SCHIPHOL）－Yamaha於2022年初發表的「Switch On」策略代表著該日本企業一個全新時代的開始，作為設計及生產下一代電動車輛的基礎。全新Booster Easy電動自行車和Booster 高速電動輔助自行車（speed-pedelec）車款會在這 一季上市。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國載貨自行車市場近年來快速擴張。根據法國載貨自行車協會Les Boîtes à Vélo發佈的產業概況內容，許多法國企業打鐵趁熱，跟著組裝並販售自家車款。

西班牙，馬利亞維亞（MALLABIA）－Orbea的長期策略已湊效，且效果不錯。在過去七年來，該公司銷售已有豐收成果，在去年達到高峰。

MILAN, Italy - The Italian bicycle market closed 2022 with a 10% drop in total sales compared to 2021, but on a positive note the sector's turnover has risen 52% since 2019. The growth of e-bike sales on the Italian market is showing no signs of stopping as the 4% rise in market share shows.

MALLABIA, Spain - The long-term growth strategy is paying off very well for Orbea. In the past seven years, the cooperative bicycle manufacturer has confirmed notable sales growth which peaked in 2022.