SponsoredFifteen years after introducing its bicycle belts in Europe, Gates is preparing for the next 15 years of growth by increasing belt production in Europe and opening a new factory in Turkey to support the European market. Hands-on engineering support, new technical resources, and sustainability are the focus of the company, explains Joe Menzel, Vice President and General Manager, Gates Global Mobility.
VILNIUS, Lithuania - The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the all new Pon.Bike factory in the Kedainiai Free Economic Zone in Lithuania is expected to commence soon. This was announced by 2L Architects who wrote yesterday, "we received a construction permit and we are waiting for the earthworks to start soon."
CAVARZERE, Italy - In a devastating fire the Italian bicycle facility of Bottecchia Cicli di Cavarzere was damaged badly last Sunday. According to the latest report, the fire brigade managed to bring the fire under control, however it destroyed the central warehouse of the bicycle factory of approximately 6,000 square meters.
AVEIRO, Portugal - Rodi Industries has started the construction of a new production facility for its cycling business, which will be completed by the end of this year. The new factory will not only allow for the optimisation of the flow and production capacity, but will also lead to the installation of a new anodizing line, which will improve the quality of the products and open the door to the production of other bicycle and e-bike related products.
BETHLEHEM, USA - The Dutch scaleup in GPS tracking solutions Tracefy and Skillion Inc. have entered into a partnership for the distribution of a GPS e-bike tracking system in North America. Skillion is a US-based leader developing several Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technologies in the biking industry.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - myFC, the Nasdaq listed company which was active in micro fuel cells and hydrogen has filed for bankruptcy. This a turnaround from earlier this year when the company made headlines in the e-bike industry press with an eye-catching partnership.
TIANJIN, China - E-bike display and sensor manufacturer, King-Meter displayed its newest range at this year's Eurobike. Amongst the new products is its most recent integrated display technology.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The export volume of e-bikes from Taiwan continues to increase, although the latest statistics show some remarkable changes. From January to August 2022 Taiwan exported 678,523 electric bicycles. Compared with the same period in 2021 that's a marginal increase of 1.17%.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - In 2023 the Taipei Cycle d&I awards will return with aim of 'taking bicycle design to the next level'. Registration has now opened for what is considered one of the most important competitions in the cycling industry. The Gold Award - Green Prize will recognise products manufactured according to sustainable principles.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Mixing a trade and consumer show always raises questions about the efficiency for each exhibitor. It wasn't any different during the first Eurobike edition in Frankfurt last July. Eurobike announced to align the specific requirements of the exhibiting companies and to offer customised packages.
荷蘭，埃德（EDE）－Accell西歐地區總經理Epco Vlugt在該公司年度代理商大會上向Bike Europe表示：「供應鏈問題仍明顯存在，不過相較去年肯定是有進步的。現在市場活躍也顯現許多廠商開始跟著應變，做出更多彈性。」
德國，埃姆斯特克（EMSTEK）－Pon.Bike於9月15日歡慶Kalkhoff新廠正式開幕，該廠於今年三月開始進行生產。佔地面積達28,000平方米，位於2016年興建的倉庫旁邊，廠內擁有最先進的組裝及塗裝設施。
葡萄牙，阿格達（AGUEDA）－Eurostat數據顯示，2022上半年葡萄牙兩輪及慢行交通（soft mobility）產業出口成長38%。電動自行車更是成長超過六成。該國已連續三年成為歐洲最大規模的自行車製造國。
德國，斯圖加特（STUTTGART）－批發商Paul Lange & Co.指派Paul-César Lange擔任策略長（CSO）。他是創辦人的孫子，作為家族的第三代將背負公司策略方向的重任。
MILWAUKEE, USA - As with many motorbike manufacturers, Harley-Davidson has invested in the e-bike segment. To achieve its goal, the well-known American brand owns a minority stake in Serial 1, a separate and independent company created in 2018 and led by General Manager Aaron Frank.
EDE, The Netherlands - "The problems in the supply chain are still very present," tells Accell Western Europe's regional director Epco Vlugt to Bike Europe during the company's annual dealer show. "But there is definitely progress compared to last year," he confirms. "With such dynamic market conditions it shows that many players in the chain are beginning to adapt and add more flexibility."
EMSTEK, Germany - Production started already in March this year, but last Thursday September 15, Pon.Bike celebrated the official opening of the new Kalkhoff facility. Stretching over 28,000 square meters and next to the warehouse built in 2016, the factory houses an ultra-modern assembly and painting facilities.
AGUEDA, Portugal - Portuguese exports in the two-wheel and soft mobility sector grew 38% in the first half of 2022, Eurostat data confirms. Importantly, e-bike exports grew by more than 60%. For the third consecutive year, Portugal continues to be the largest bike producer in Europe.
