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.
荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－阿姆斯特丹地方法院已批准VanMoof Global Holding B.V.初步暫停付款（美國破產法第11章債務重組），同時也終結許多關於VanMoof財務穩定的謠言。
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐盟電池法案（European Batteries Regulation）核准過程已進入最終階段，經過歐洲理事會（European Council）於7月10日進行投票後，該階段已正式結束。
美國，西雅圖（SEATTLE）－Rad Power Bikes於官網宣佈將退出歐洲市場，該公司欲專心經營北美市場，以確保競爭力並取得長期成功。
德國，恩訥珀塔爾（ENNEPETAL）－Alfred Thun GmbH以一系列德國製五通中軸的製造商聞名，該公司宣佈將擴大產品組合。在該公司悠久的歷史中，他們生產過曲柄，不過已停產至少30年，如今Thun將再次重啟這條產線。
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The follow-up of the chapter 11 status for VanMoof came much quicker than expected. On 17 July 2023, the court of Amsterdam withdrew the suspension of payment proceeding of the Dutch legal entities VanMoof Global Holding BV, VanMoof BV and VanMoof Global Support BV and declared these entities bankrupt.
SHANGHAI, China - E-bike drive system manufacturer Ananda is currently stepping up its activities in Europe which will result in the opening of a fully automatic production facility in Hungary. "We want to improve the supply chain with production in Europe," Ananda president Daniel Zhuo told Bike Europe.
BERLIN, Germany - The appointment of former Accell Group CEO Ton Anbeek to the board of directors will help Signa Sport United to elevate its online bicycle activities. At Accell Group, Anbeek helped to grow the company in Europe's e-bike industry and steered the company during the pandemic, cumulating in the sale of the business in a take-private transaction.
CHANGHUA, Taiwan - Bicycle component and accessory manufacturer Sunny Wheel displayed its new universal adapter plate at Eurobike. As an update to the standard plate, the new product is compatible with 80% of market carriers. Additionally, the Taiwanese manufacturer confirmed a positive market outlook with no intentions to move production to Europe.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - VanMoof competitor Cowboy has released a free iOS app in which VanMoof users can store their digital bicycle key. "We wanted to get this shipped as quickly as possible because it will work while the VanMoof servers are live and we just don't know how long that will be," stated Cowboy Communications Director Amy Grimshaw.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The adoption process of the new European Batteries Regulation has entered its final stage. The approval stage has now been closed following the vote on Monday 10 July by the European Council.
LONDON, England - Last-mile electric fleet solution provider Zoomo is partnering with EAV (Electric Assisted Vehicles) to extend its product portfolio to suit all urban logistics use cases. The partnership will see EAV e-cargo bikes integrated into the Zoomo platform in the UK and Europe.
