WIESBADEN, Germany - German investor Schuhe24 Group has acquired a majority stake in the IBD platform Bike-Angebot.de. The future growth strategy of both parties includes a clear expansion course outside of the home market and the German-speaking region.
HARD, Austria - In the past five years the Austrian manufacturer Simplon increased its turn-over from €18 million to €44 million at the end of fiscal year in September 2020. For model year 2021, Simplon reports an increased order intake of more than 40% compared with model year 2020.
SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - In the middle of the largest cycling boom ever, one of Germany's largest bicycle factories, Sachsenring Bike Manufaktur GmbH has applied for insolvency. It seems the company cannot get over its troubled MIFA history.
BERLIN, Germany - The Germany independent dealer association VSF enters a new era with the announcement that after more than 20 years its Executive Board Member and Chairman Albert Herresthal will leave at the end of February 2021.
REDDITCH, UK - In its most recent interim results Halfords Group, the UK's biggest cycling retailer, has declared a doubling of pre-tax profits in the six months to October 2nd when compared to the year prior, reaching £56 million (€65 million).
BERLIN, Germany - German cargobike expert Arne Behrensen and his team will hold the first virtual Cargobike Academy on November 26. The four panels being offered via Zoom were originally planned to take place as part of the Cargo Area on the now-cancelled Eurobike 2020 special edition.
荷蘭，杜廷赫姆（Doetinchem）－自行車產業正進行著各項發展，Bike Europe向設計師Bastiaan Koko和Peter van der Veer請教他們對於未來的洞見。兩位專家也針對現有的發展提出了九個趨勢，說明自行車及兩輪交通工具的可能設計走向。
台灣，台中－儘管晚一步踏入電動自行車市場，但Giant正急起直追。歐洲和美國對電動自行車的需求大漲也推動了Giant今年一到九月的財務表現。
比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－新冠疫情造成自行車銷量及使用量急劇增加，這也造成全球電動自行車與自行車產業供應鏈很大的難題。產業將在12月2日在一場網路研討會中分享願景求自行車產業一個結構性且永續的成長。
台灣，台北－台北國際自行車展主辦貿協於一封信件中向所有參展商宣佈將於明年三月舉辦實體虛擬雙展。聲明中說道：「由於新冠疫情的不確定性加上無法預測明年的國際旅行限制，我們因此做出此決定。」
BERLIN, Germany - Automotive supplier and e-bike drive manufacturer Brose and connectivity expert Comodule have teamed up to present the Brose Connected Drive, the first coordinated, modular plug-and play solution for e-bike sharing.
SUZHOU, China - During a recent event in China, lithium battery manufacturer, Phylion, issued a new brand strategy and revealed the 'China electric vehicle lithium battery partner action' to further promote the development of lithium battery technology.
VIENNA, Austria - After its successful market entry in Germany in 2018, Vello presented its innovations at the recent Autonomy Paris event. The current flagship product, Vello Bike+ is what they call "the world's first self-charging folding e-bike".
TAIPEI, Taiwan - In a letter to its exhibitors, the Taipei Cycle Show organiser TAITRA has announced a virtual show in March 2021 alongside the physical show in Taiwan. "We have taken this decision due to the uncertainties created by COVID-19
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The corona pandemic has caused an immense spark in bicycle purchases and usage. This has resulted in a huge supply chain constraint recognised by the international e-bike and bicycle industry. On 2 December they will share their vision during a webinar for a structural and sustainable growth for the bicycle industry.
YUANLIN, Taiwan - Taiwan's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Merida Industry Co., is not known for communicating detailed business figures. However, recently released data shows a reduction in delivery volume and value, but what counts the most is the bottom line:
FULDA, Germany - This year, German bicycle parts manufacturer, Büchel, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. A centenary after its foundation, the Büchel Group operates globally in the vehicle parts segment but at its heart is a German family-run business. The company reflects on the past 100 years.
MONTREAL, Canada - The impact of COVID-19 worked out very well in the third quarter results for Dorel Industries. Dorel' sports division with market brands including Cannondale, GT, Schwinn and Mongoose achieved the highest earnings in its history.
