TAIPEI, Taiwan - The contrast was big at last week's Taipei International Cycle Show. The previous international industry outing - Eurobike, showed tremendous dynamism. At the 29th Taipei International Cycle Show there was less of that to be found. The reason for the more sedate mood in Taipei has everything to do with markets moving in opposite directions.
ZWOLLE, the Netherlands - NuVinci Cycling is expanding its OEM and dealer-related activities. For OEMs the Fallbrook Technologies Inc. owned company hired a technical coordinator. For dealers NuVinci is expanding its successful Test and Service Partner Program from Benelux to Germany.
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.
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.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Some 48 entries convince the jury and will be handed over the Taipei Cycle d&i Awards 2016. Among them, five most outstanding products were granted a supreme honour, the Taipei Cycle Gold Award. Besides the five gold winners, the special award, 'Gold Award - Young Enterprise' has been selected among the start-ups with outstanding achievements.
POZZOLEONE, Italy - Next month Selle Royal Group will disclose a new industrial plan to its shareholders outlining the main business strategy for the next 3 years. Selle Roal confirmed that the principal strategic lever of the plan will be product innovation.
SEEFELD, Germany - On December 1, 2015 TQ-Systems GmbH appointed Dr. Christian Becker - since 2014 responsible for the technical area at the company's e-mobility division Cleanmobile - officially to managing director of this division. He succeeded Angelika van der Straaten.
LONDON, UK - The rather remarkable (to say the least!) statement that the construction of bicycle lanes is, "doing more damage to London than almost anything since the Blitz," was recently expressed in a debate in British parliament.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Will Eurobike 2016 include MY 2018 product previews for OEMs on Monday and Tuesday before the show starts? Strong indications are there that this is to happen as the timing of Taichung Bike Week 2016 is close to that of Eurobike.
DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - Next to the new Triangles factory for making aluminium e-bike frames in Portugal there is a second frame facility in the making close the Europe's main markets. The plans for that facility are now being developed.
MÖSSINGEN, Germany - On November 1 electric cargobike supplier Gobax restarted after they filed for insolvency last July. The company's restart as Gobax Bikes GmbH & Co. KG is made possible by a new investor named Christoph Ziegler who is CEO of a company offering a range of (electric) bicycle parking facilities.
MORGAN HILL, USA - Is this how road bikes will look like in a couple of years now discussions have started with the UCI on changing the 3:1 rule that limits the aerodynamics of road bikes?
BERN, Switzerland - Next December 2 - 3 in Hong Kong the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry's (WFSGI) Manufacturers Forum 2015 will not only focus on the more technically orientated topics, but also on Corporate Responsibility in its many aspects.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - No less than six companies and organizations of the bike industry were welcomed last month as new members of the Cycling Industry Club. It shows that a growing number of people recognizes the Cycling Industry Club's mantra of getting more people on bikes more often.
VERONA, Italy - The CosmoBike show premieres this weekend with more than 500 exhibitors from Italy, the Netherlands, United States, Germany, England, Australia and China. "We want to bring back international business to Italy's industry show," says VeronaFiere president Ettore Riello.
LAS VEGAS, USA - Interbike announced several new initiatives planned for OutDoor Demo, including the return of several brands and new events. Well-known brands such as Cannondale, GT, Santa Cruz and Oakley will return to the 2015 edition of the event. "This makes it one of the strongest for OutDoor Demo's to date," says Interbike's Vice President Pat Hus.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - TI Cycles from India, a subsidiary of the Murugappa Group, announced at last week's Eurobike that it has inked a licensing deal with Belgian Ridley Bikes. The deal presents brand Licensing rights for Ridley for India and the South East Asian countries of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmarfor a period of 33 years.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Poland's biggest bike maker Kross focuses on international expansion for which its developed a special MTB and a new brand. At Eurobike the company presented its Moon MTB as well as an all new brand targeting the stylish urban market called 'Le Grand'.
PAAL-BERINGEN, Belgium - Bike Trading NV, owned by fellow countryman Filip Carpentier, acquired all assets of the Belgian bicycle manufacturer Minerva NV which was declared bankrupt on June 25, 2015. The takeover includes the brand names Minerva, Scoppio, Pure Passion, Pure Comfort and Columbus. The company name of Bike Trading will be changed into Minerva BT NV.
AGUEDA, Portugal - Major Portuguese component makers Rodi, Miranda, and Ciclo-Fapril announce they will invest € 12 million in aluminium frame production in Agueda, Portugal. Construction of the facility is to start this September.
