HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - To facilitate a growing flexibilisation on the expanding e-bike and bicycle market, KMC Chain Europe, will relocate its warehouse and offices to a new facility this summer.
SIRNACH, Switzerland - Increasing competition for domestic manufacturing and established specialist dealers has prompted two Swiss producers Komenda and Tour de Suisse Rad to join forces. The aim is to strengthen the local industry under the label 'Schweizer Velo'.
德國，柏林（BERLIN）－2020年疫情爆發期間（電動）自行車銷售創下紀錄並非假象，德國產業協會ZIV發佈的最新市場數據顯示這塊產業甚至能更進一步提高產量和銷量。
丹麥，哥本哈根（COPENHAGEN）－哥本哈根自行車展（Copenhagen Bike Show）在中斷兩年之後，於三月再次開幕，成為歐洲今年少數舉辦的自行車展之一。目前有越來越多國家解除疫情相關限制，預期會有更多展會活動。丹麥市場潛力是否真能實現？
美國，紐約（NEW YORK）－紐約聯準銀行發佈的全球供應鏈壓力指數（GSCPI）顯示，俄羅斯入侵烏克蘭已對目前的供應鏈造成更多壓力。該指數自1997年開始到現在已達空前新高。2022年初，全球供應鏈這漆黑的隧道看似有了一道曙光。
美國，摩根山丘（MORGAN HILL）－在創立Specialized四十八年後，創辦人Mike Sinyard宣佈Scott Maguire將接任執行長一職。Sinyard作為創辦人、董事長和單車提倡者將繼續擔任該品牌具遠見的領導者。Scott Maguire將接下經營重任並向Mike Sinyad匯報。
BERLIN, Germany - With EIT InnoEnergy SE, a new strategic investor and partner has joined Swobbee GmbH, the multi-vendor, multi-modal battery swapping station for all types of small electric vehicles. While EIT is putting €3 million of growth capital into the start-up, the current existing investor is also adding around the same amount on top.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The world's largest chain manufacturer, KMC has added an e-cargo bike chain to its portfolio. The Ecargo 1 chain, with a focus on strength and long life, "provides 50% higher strength than industry standards". On display at the Taipei Cycle show, it was also credited as a d&i award winner.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Research shows that current e-scooter riders experience safety issues when navigating city traffic. With the goal of offering riders, a safe e-scooter experience, Belgium start-up Taito developed a three-wheel, floating deck, and proprietary suspension system e-scooter.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - To step up advocacy at the European Commission, LEVA-EU presents a study which shows that e-bikes and light electric vehicles deserve a more prominent position in policies on sustainable mobility and mitigating climate change.
NUSSDORF-DEBANT, Austria - In April the first e-bike range will be manufactured under the Austrian ski brand name, Kneissl, at Atala's factory in Italy. This will then roll out exclusively via Fitstore24 Zanier GmbH from May onwards, both through IBDs and direct sales into the German-speaking market.
SUZHOU, China - E-bike battery manufacturer, Phylion, has received a new strategic investment of 950 million yuan (€135 million). The total financing round is expected to reach 1.5 billion yuan (€210 million), with which the company plans to accelerate its innovation in technology, products and business strategy to create more value for the lithium battery industry.
KETCHUM, USA - CrankTank co-founder and president Scott Montgomery is one of the first speakers to be announced for the Eurobike Academy this summer in Frankfurt, Germany. Eurobike is building a extensive side program with multiple conferences, before and during the trade show.
TAIWAN, Taipei - Despite being in production since the start of the corona pandemic, e-bike drive system manufacturer, Hyena, finally had the opportunity to present its new drive system at the Taipei Cycle show in 2022. The company offers whole system e-bike system for bikes in the city, trekking and road categories.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Voltraware presented a demo of its charging pad for wireless e-bike charging during this year's Taipei Cycle show. The newcomer to the e-bike world, with a history in consumer electronics, aims to change the charging behaviour of e-bike users.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - To meet the growing demand for its products, Taiwanese manufacturer Sunny Wheel is currently building a new factory. Sunny Wheel will double in size and the new Taichung based facility is expected to be up and running mid-2023, the company announced at Taipei Cycle Show alongside the presentation of a series of new products.
NEW YORK, USA - An index of global supply chain pressure published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York clearly shows that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding a fair amount of 'extra pressure' to an already strained situation. The pressure index is now at an all-time high.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Packaging volumes continue to rise globally. No official figures for the bicycle industry are available, but looking at long supply chain legs, the contribution to the tonnes of plastic and carboard waste can be regarded as very substantial. The European industry organisations are launching an industry-wide commitment to reduce packaging.
