德國進口商進行重整並結束掉電動自行車及自行車品牌
德國,魏登(WEIDEN)-電動自行車市場在過去10年間不斷成長,帶動不少新品牌及供應商加入。其中一間為德國MSA,是Kymco在德國及捷克長期配合的進口商,並以此聞名。摩托車與電動自行車市場上的難題,導致該公司進行重整,並決定退出電動自行車及自行車市場。
德國,魏登(WEIDEN)-電動自行車市場在過去10年間不斷成長,帶動不少新品牌及供應商加入。其中一間為德國MSA,是Kymco在德國及捷克長期配合的進口商,並以此聞名。摩托車與電動自行車市場上的難題,導致該公司進行重整,並決定退出電動自行車及自行車市場。
台灣,台中-AD-II Engineering宣布開設全新工廠,擴大對員工及生產技術的投資。新廠的五層倉儲系統將進一步簡化Microshift變速系統零件的製程。該公司尚未公布新廠的正式投產日期。
LONDON, UK - British mobility insurance firm Laka has secured $10.4 million (€8.9 million) in a Series B funding round, it announced this week. The move strengthens the company's goal to lead the green mobility insurance market for e-bikes, e-scooters and sustainable transport across nine European Union markets and the United Kingdom. The round was co-led by Shift4Good and MS&AD Ventures, with participation from existing backers including Ponooc and Porsche Ventures.
Yamaha launches its most advanced and innovative generation of e-bike systems to date. The PW-Link system features a fully integrated and interchangeable lineup of drive units, batteries and displays.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The financial challenges at Accell Group have led minority shareholder Teslin Capital Management to depreciate the value of its investment by 80%. The bicycle manufacturer was the bleeder for the investment fund as the 2024 financial report of Teslin shows.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The anticipated market recovery continues to be slow according to the latest e-bike export figures from Taiwanese customs. In Q2 86,000, units were exported from Taiwan, 18% less than the same period in 2024. The export value which had grown 7% in Q1 year-on-year, also dropped 17% to €150 million in Q2, the lowest amount in the second quarter since 2018.
SHANGHAI, China - The deflationary tendency of the Chinese Renminbi in combination with the global trade war put pressure on the export-oriented industries in price terms. For China Cycle Show 2025 reason enough to highlight the theme 'New quality productivity for the shared future' for the 33rd edition earlier this year.
WEIDEN, Germany - The e-bike market expansion in the past decade came with a wave of new brands and suppliers. One of them was German MSA, mainly known as a long-time Kymco importer in Germany and the Czech Republic. Challenges in the motorbike and e-bike market have resulted in a reorganisation of the company including the withdrawal from the e-bike and bicycle market.
TALLINN, Estonia - Vok Bikes, the Estonian company behind a new generation of four-wheeled electric cargo bikes, has raised US$6 million (€5.12 million) to further expand across Europe and accelerate the shift away from vans in city centres. The Series A funding round is led by SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate venture capital team affiliated with SQM International Lithium (SQMi), a global leader in lithium production.
VILLORBA, Italy - Cicli Pinarello is opening a new subsidiary in Shanghai to directly manage its operations in the growing Chinese market. Pinarello China Ltd will be the group's fifth directly managed subsidiary, joining existing operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and South Africa.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - CEO of Cycleurope AB Tony Grimaldi has been the president of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) since the start of the advocacy organisation. CIE is entering an all-new chapter with the announced merger with the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI). Few were more involved in European cycling advocacy at various political levels and within nearly all industry organisations than Tony Grimaldi.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Company bike leasing (CBL) has demonstrated the success of salary conversion schemes in boosting e-bike sales. In Germany alone, approximately 2.1 million e-bikes have been sold through leasing over the past decade. This approach could serve as a blueprint for the entire of Europe to regain market momentum. However, before that can happen, national industry associations will need to advocate for suitable tax facilities with their governments.
With offices in Asia, North America and Europe, Chogori has been expanding its international presence to support existing and prospective clients. As e-bike design and functionality evolve, the company is strategically positioned to support OEMs and system providers with both high quality, standardised cable assemblies and fully customised connection solutions for the next generation of e-bikes.
荷蘭,海倫芬(HEERENVEEN)-Accell Group營收受到大幅折扣促銷影響,從2023年12.94億歐元降至2024年10.03億歐元,年減22%。該公司表示,其表現嚴重受到多項一次性項目影響,市況依舊嚴峻。
台灣,彰化-自行車市場久候的復甦跡象已日益明顯。業界龍頭對前景預測仍保守,不過已出現更多正面訊號,這一點明顯見於6月底舉辦的Eurobike。Merida Industry 2025年上半年財報,加上其「逐步擴大電動自行車產能」的聲明,顯示出該公司正重拾對未來的信心。
美國,芝加哥(CHICAGO)-SRAM在開發傳動系統、試圖改善下坡性能的過程中,接觸到爪盤製造商Ochain。SRAM產品經理Flynn George表示:「在我們得知他們產品的性能後,我們便決定收購該公司。」該次交易金額未公開。
荷蘭,恩荷芬(EINDHOVEN)-Shimano Europe推出Nextgen Mechanics新計畫,呼籲各界共同關注歐洲日益嚴重的自行車技師短缺問題。這項與Cycling Industries Europe(CIE)合作推動的計畫,旨在凝聚各界力量,共同提升自行車技師的專業地位及標準,同時激勵新一代技師加入行列。
MUNICH, Germany - Despite a stagnating global economy, unresolved conflicts, and other geopolitical mood killers, the stock market boom continued, at least in the first quarter of 2025. Then came Trump trouble, with the US president instigating a global trade war. The tariff conflict is not only having an impact on the existing global economic order, but also on financial markets. The stock market went on a roller coaster. Investors are reacting to the unpredictability of the 'America First' prophet, which on a long-term could benefit Europe. In this context, here's an overview of how stock-listed bicycle industry companies fared in the first six months of 2025.
With deep roots in bicycle production, Cybic Sport has grown into a strategic partner for brands and businesses that need custom-designed bicycles. Now operating as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), the company offers end-to-end support — from concept and design to development, production, logistics, and fulfilment.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Stepping up investments in employees and production technologies, AD-II Engineering has announced the opening of an all-new factory. A five-story storage system will further streamline the production of Microshift drivetrain components. The company did not communicate an exact date for the start of production in the new facility.