BRUSSELS, Belgium - The electric bike market in Europe must have performed exceptionally good in 2015. This is indicated by the Eurostat import statistics. In the January to August 2015 period the total e-bike import grew by 26.5% to over 550,000 units.
SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - The construction of a new bicycle manufacturing site by MIFA in Germany, which is about to commence, attracts new partners. "We are currently examining the possibility to invest in Sangerhausen," says Erhard Büchel, managing director of MD of Büchel & Co. and Vice President of the industry associations CONEBI.
BERLIN, Germany - "The opening of an office in the capital of Germany brings us in the immediate proximity of the political decision-makers, develops contacts and observe the political process at close quarters," says Siegfried Neuberger, Managing Director of ZIV.
CLERMONT FERRAND, France - "Michelin gives top priority to develop tyres more rapidly that meet the quickly shifting expectations of our customers," says Karl De Quick, general manager of Michelin's bicycle tyre division. "Therefore 2016 will become an important year for our bicycle products."
TOKYO, Japan - Last Friday saw the opening of Japan's very first Dahon concept store. Opening just in time for weekend shoppers, the store stocks exclusively Dahon folding bikes, along with apparel and accessories to complement the line-up.
德國，FRIEDRICHSHAFEN- 歐洲自行車展的全新概念包括三天的Busines Day與之後兩天的Festival Day深受業界好評。車展主辦單位Messe Friedrichshafen報告說，有85%的參展商願意全部五天參與。
荷蘭，HEERENVEEN- Accell Group日前發現一起台灣員工嚴重盜領財物事件。該事件和實際損失估算的調查還在進行當中。此盜領事件預估將會對Accell Group的淨利影響最多達到400萬歐元。
德國，慕尼黑- 2016年運動用品慕尼黑Ispo展在上星期三落幕，2015年戶外用品市場表現成為亮點。數據清楚表明這幾年兩位數的爆發性成長已經結束了。對今年來說，戶外用品業績樂觀，預計銷售業績有所改善。
法國，NEVERS- Look Cycle在昨天宣布該公司將併購Corima；這是一家法國碳纖維輪組的專業廠商。這項併購計畫是Look Cycle在2013年中宣布的野心勃勃計畫中的一部分。目標設定在透過併購擴展其現存的產品範圍與像是網球或是高爾夫球等其他領域多元化經營來倍增公司年營收到約1億歐元。
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike's new show concept that includes three Business Days followed by two Festival Days, is well received by the industry. Show organizer Messe Friedrichshafen reports that about 85% of the exhibitors committed themselves to all five Eurobike days.
MUNICH, Germany - At the sporting goods show Ispo Munich 2016 that closed its doors last Wednesday the performance of the outdoor market in 2015 was highlighted. The figures made clear that the boom years with double-digit growth are over. For this year the outdoor sector is optimistic expecting improved sales.
OSNABRÜCK, Germany - Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Derby Cycle have signed an agreement to handle all logistics of the Cloppenburg, Germany based bicycle manufacturer.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - It's initiated by Taiwanese e-scooter maker Gogoro with the strong support by battery maker Panasonic and starts in Amsterdam. It's the first battery exchange project in Europe.
NEVERS, France - Yesterday, Look Cycle announced that it is taking over Corima; the French specialist in carbon wheels. The acquisition is part of an ambitious growth plan that Look Cycle announced mid-2013. It is aimed at doubling the company's annual sales to around € 100 million by widening its existing product range through acquisitions and by diversifying into other sectors like tennis or golf.
WILRIJK, Belgium - Spokes and nipples manufacturer Sapim moved its headquarter to a new location. Located in the same neighbourhood as the old facility, the new building covers an area of more than 6,000m².
BRUSSELS Belgium - In conjunction with the Velo-city Global conference which starts at the end of February in Taipei, the European Cyclists' Federation hosts an additional Cycling Industry Club Advocacy Summit during the Taipei Int'l Cycle Show.
德國，ELLWANGEN- Varta Microbattery宣布他們的電動自行車電瓶，如CellPace和VARad將退出市場。Varta從電動自行車市場上退出的原因尚未揭露。
德國，法蘭克福- 新創企業Connection Bike (COBI)已完成另外一輪募資，除了下列這家公司：Meinders & Elstermann - International Print & Mediaservices外，還從創投投資公司Munich Venture Partners (MVP)與其他並未明確提到的投資者那裡募得了近630萬歐元的資金。
