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One of the first customers for VDL Bike Frame Technologies is QWIC. - Photos VDL Groep

VDL Groep opens bicycle frame production in the Netherlands

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands – The word has been spread around in the industry for some time that a new aluminium bicycle frame factory would open soon...

The rapidly expanding cargo bike market made Baltik Vairas decide to develop its own dedicated production line. – Photos Bike Europe

Baltik Vairas transforms to highly efficient assembly partner

SIAULIAI, Lithuania – Baltik Vairas had been the single outpost of the bicycle industry in Lithuania and the other Baltic States for many years....

In terms of complete bicycles, Bangladesh increased its number of exports to the EU by 7% in 2022. – Photo Bike Europe

Bangladesh protects domestic parts production with duty hike on...

DHAKA, Bangladesh - In recent years, Bangladesh has raised its profile in bicycle and component production. The country’s government is therefore now...

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The 2023-30 plan set by the French government targets a production of 2 million units by 2030. 854,000 bicycles were assembled in French factories in 2022. – Photo MFC

France secures new plan to strengthen domestic bicycle industry

PARIS, France – In early May the French government presented a plan to develop the bicycle industry in France. With a €2 billion budget, the plan...

For many years the bicycle industry in Lithuania was linked with Baltik Vairas only, but that has changed. – Photos Bike Europe

Pon puts Lithuania on the forefront as Europe’s next bicycle...

VILNIUS, Lithuania – The announcement by Pon Holding to construct a new e-bike and bicycle factory in Lithuania started a string of reactions in this...

The welding robot investment should guarantee a higher precision and a more consistent quality of the weld seams. – Photo Büchel

Büchel invests in welding robots for luggage carriers

ROTHENBURG, Germany – To increase competitiveness and optimise the workflow of its European production, bicycle component manufacturer Büchel GmbH...

The ‘Shogun’was the first project of Head of Design & Engineering Tiberius Winkler, who joined WM Trading/Velobyrd 2 years ago. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

WM Trading takes R&D expertise to OEM customers

WINNENDEN, Germany – In response to market changes, German wholesaler and distributor WM Trading GmbH was transformed and sold off its trading...

The number of cargobike manufacturers increased rapidly. – Photo Bluemooov

French cargo bike production value increased 12-fold since 2018

PARIS, France – The French cargo bike market expanded rapidly in recent years. Many French companies saw the opportunity to assemble and sell their...

“Bringing innovation to the market, simply goes faster when we control a bigger part of the value chain ourselves,” says Ahooga CEO Gokce Dogru. – Photo Ahooga

Ahooga raises € 4 million to start production in Belgium

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Folding bikes specialist Ahooga raised multimillion funds to support the development and engineering of its next generation...

The company says the battery has proven to significantly reduce electronic waste and the carbon footprint of classical batteries by up to four times

Is single cell replacement future of e-bike battery repairs?

PARIS, France – Eco-designed battery manufacturer, Gouach, is warning of a “David vs Goliath” battle in the quest to develop a repairable e-bike...

Currently making 250 bicycles daily, Belgian Cycling Factory wants to step up production and start frame manufacturing. – Photo BCF

Ridley, Eddy Merckx owner invests €15 million in e-bike production

BERINGEN, Belgium – The Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF), known as owner of the sports bike brands Ridley and Eddy Merckx, is diversifying into new...

 A-Pro president Boris Lin with an e-cargobike Made in Taiwan. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

A-Pro sets up own production line for e-cargobike frames

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Due to the increased demand from its customers for e-cargobike chassis, frame builder A-Pro Tech Co. Ltd. has set up its own...

Riese & Müller has been working to reduce waste and further improve its recycling rate – which is already over 90%. – Photo Bike Europe

Riese & Müller reduces CO2 emissions by 10%, report shows

MÜHLTAL, Germany – E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller, has published its third Responsibility Report. It documents the company’s...

Astro Tech Associate VP-Sales Division Andy Chia-Yuan Lin (left) and General Manager Samuel Hu with their idea of a smart e-bike. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Astro Tech building fully automated smart e-bike factory in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan – High-end frame builder Astro Tech isn’t only investing in satellite production in Vietnam. At this year’s Taipei Cycle Show Astro...

Neco president Neco Wang with his company’s latest e-bike mid motors on display at Taipei Cycle 2023. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Neco setting up e-bike motor assembly in Europe

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With an eye on the booming e-bike market in Europe, Neco president Neco Wang tells Bike Europe that they have relied on China for...

In the collaboration IperionX is working closely with Canyon’s product development and ESG teams. – Photo Canyon

Canyon collaborates on prototype titanium bike parts

KOBLENZ, Germany - To develop a more sustainable titanium supply chain through the production of bicycle components, Canyon Bicycles is collaborating...

James Post points out that even most Western-designed Smart BMSs lack the vital self-test function. – Photo Shutterstock

How to fix e-bike battery safety and prevent e-bike battery fires

ZEIST, the Netherlands – “Why are so many e-bike batteries prone to fire and explosions?” asks battery expert James Post. In this report he dives...

Time Bicycles are at the forefront of carbon fibre bike production as one of a few companies to utilise Braided Carbon Structure and Resin Transfer Molding to build strong, light and stable bikes. – Photo Time

Time Bicycles invests $6.5 mln to build carbon fibre bicycle factory...

LITTLE ROCK, USA – Time Bicycles is investing $6.5 million to build the largest carbon fibre bicycle factory in the US. Located in South Carolina,...

Miranda & Irmão is one of the Portuguese companies that has been represented by ABIMOTA at recent tradeshows. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Strong begin to 2023 as Portuguese bike production rises 21%

AGUEDA, Portugal – The Portuguese two wheel and soft mobility sector registered a 21.68% increase in export in January, compared to the same period...

SRAM CEO Ken Lousberg: “While the pandemic was clearly horrible for the world, it was amazing for the bike industry. 2022 ended up being our best year ever” - Photo SRAM

CEO Ken Lousberg on SRAM’s global production strategy

CHICAGO, USA – The announcement in February to build a new factory in Taiwan confirmed SRAM’s commitment to their largest production base. With the...

Riese & Müller starting working on the transparency of their supply chain almost two years ago. - Photos Bike Europe

Riese & Müller CEO on sustainable supply chain management

DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Therefore, transparency in the supply...

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