HARD, Austria - The company shareholders of Austria's second-largest bicycle manufacturer Simplon Fahrrad GmbH have appointed Stephan Wabnegger as managing director with immediate effect. In a rather surprising move for outsiders, the previous managing director duo, consisting of CEO Stefan Vollbach and COO Thomas Zenker, are resigning from their corporate functions and will leave the company.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－荷蘭RAI產業協會自行車部門主席Huub Lamers針對2022年自行車與電動自行車銷售成績表示：「自行車產業前景良好。」去年平均售價有增加，不過並非所有數字皆正向成長。

立陶宛，KĖDAINIAI－全球規模最大自行車品牌Pon.Bike已在立陶宛開始動工，開始在這片12公頃的土地建設新廠。這是Pon.Bike的鄰近市場生產計畫的一部分，該廠預計在2024年夏季開始進行營運。

德國，奧托布倫（OTTOBRUNN）－Porsche宣佈Greyp Bikes從現在起更名為Porsche eBike Performance。Porsche在近期收購Fazua和買下Greyp Bikes多數股份後，現正調整營運架構以擦亮品牌、發揮協同效應並執行開創性計畫。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－Bike Europe雜誌二月刊（2023年第一期）現已發行英文數位版供讀者點閱。隨市場準備迎接未來挑戰，本期探討自行車產業準備面對市場逆風的現況。

Since establishing its European headquarters in 2019, the Taiwanese component manufacturer, TEKTRO, together with its premium brand TRP has invested heavily in ramping up its service offerings. Today, the team, based in the German town of Haßloch, an hour's drive from Frankfurt, supports OEs, DIs, dealers and media across Europe.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - "The future of cycling is bright," said Huub Lamers, cycling section chairman of the RAI industry association announcing the 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in the Netherlands. The average price per unit increased last year, but not all figures show a positive trend.

KĖDAINIAI, Lithuania - The new factory for the world's largest family of bicycle brands, Pon.Bike, has started to take shape in Lithuania. Construction has now begun on the 12-hectare site. The factory, which will start operations in the summer of 2024 is part of Pon.Bike's strategy to produce bikes close to market.

BERLIN, Germany - Following a brief stint as CEO of Internetstores GmbH, Max Heimann has left the parent company of Fahrrad.de, Bikester, etc. at his own request. The listed parent company of the online sports retailer, Signa Sports United (SSU), is now introducing his successor, Torsten Waack van Wasen.

WORMER, The Netherlands - Hosted by European decal manufacturer, Posterama Screen Productions, the first BIG3 event of 2023 which explores techniques in frame-finishing will be held 28-29 March in the Netherlands. Along with the trends, design and innovations in surface finishing technologies, the event will discuss "all the right reasons why the production of bicycles and sporting goods needs to come back home."

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the market prepares for challenging year ahead, this edition examines the current state of affairs as the bicycle industry prepares to face the headwinds in the market.

From software solutions to heavy-working equipment, B2B subscription services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Over and above the traditional sales model, start-up Okawa's drive units are also available for its partners via subscription. We take a closer look at the new company that has set up its European headquarters in the Netherlands.

OTTOBRUNN, Germany - Porsche has announced that Greyp Bikes will now be known as Porsche eBike Performance. Following the recent acquisition of Fazua and the majority stake in Greyp Bikes, Porsche is now adjusting its business structure "to hone its profile, define synergies and successfully implement seminal projects."

Darfon Electronics Corp is the the parent company of electric bicycle brand BESV. As such, it is committed to the cycling industry and its further development.

LONDON, England - Sales data collected from UK e-bike and bicycle retailers show that the market has taken a huge drop in 2022. With e-bike sales plateauing and regular bike sales dropping 22%, the country's Bicycle Association is calling for action as the market hits a 20-year low.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Notwithstanding all the reports about packed warehouses in Taiwan and high inventory levels at distributors and dealers worldwide, the shipments of e-bikes from Taiwan to global markets were at a very high level throughout 2022. Component shortages appeared to be less problematic last year than in 2021, so the assembly could run at full capacity.

MUNICH, Germany - CIP Mobility GmbH is the first customer being supplied with Schaeffler Group's innovative chainless "Free Drive" for e-cargo bikes. The company's Mocci Smart Pedal Vehicle is almost ready to hit the road and serve the logistics market.

HAIBACH, Germany - Battery manufacturer Akku Vision GmbH has acquired 51% of its supplier in the field of battery management systems, the company jvi gmbh. The acquisition came into effect on 1st July 2022.