Okawa計畫於葡萄牙生產電動自行車馬達
中國,蘇州-Okawa已開始準備於歐洲開設工廠。在本社近期拜訪Okawa Motor Technology Co. Ltd位中國的總部時,他們正在裝配第一條高度自動化的馬達組裝線。在完全啟用後,同樣一條產線將被運至葡萄牙。

中國,蘇州-Okawa已開始準備於歐洲開設工廠。在本社近期拜訪Okawa Motor Technology Co. Ltd位中國的總部時,他們正在裝配第一條高度自動化的馬達組裝線。在完全啟用後,同樣一條產線將被運至葡萄牙。

英國,雷迪奇(REDDITCH)-英國連鎖零售商Halfords於財報中表示,受到自行車市場逆風影響,自行車部門銷售下跌三成。其寫道:「自行車市場整合速度超出預期,造成折扣幅度大增,對毛利率造成龐大短期壓力。」

BERINGEN, Belgium - To extend its European sales network Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) has been reviewing its business model and market strategy as part of a major expansion of its business. As owner of brands like Ridley Bikes and Eddy Merckx the company wrote a 'book of promises' for current and future retail partners to clarify this new strategy.

德國,科隆(COLONGE)-位於科隆的零售研究機構IFH發布年度市場研究結果,顯示去年德國自行車和電動自行車銷售下滑屬一次性。據IFH報告,市場需求將再度於今年逐步回升。

SUZHOU, China - Probably the next big growth market after e-bike is motorbikes. Drive systems are available in the market, although the number of manufacturers is still limited. As a specialist for two-wheel drive systems, manufacturer Bafang has stepped into this future growth market and founded the subsidiary T&D e-Motorcycles business group.

德國,慕尼黑(MUNICH)-Internetstores Group在很快意識到無法找到完整收購的買家後,便指定Christian Gerloff博士擔任破產管理人,並開始出售這間曾是網路零售巨頭的主要資產,目前程序已來到最後階段。Gerloff證實:「所有Internetstores GmbH的主要品牌都已找到新東家,有機會重新來過。」

義大利,彭特德拉(PONTEDERA)-現任義大利政府設立新的企業暨義大利製造部(Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy)已核准由該國二輪車巨頭Piaggio Group提交的一份開發合約。該份合約包含一項金額約1.12億歐元的投資計劃,將用於擴大Piaggio位於該國比薩省彭特德拉的工廠。

FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike has been steadily transforming from a bicycle and e-bike show to a mobility event over the past few years. The relocation to Frankfurt in 2022 gave a clear direction for Eurobike and confirmed that Friedrichshafen was too small to fulfill these ambitions. The announcement to launch the Jakarta and Istanbul editions, show the objective to turn Eurobike into an even more global event.

For the sixth time, Cyclingworld Europe will open its doors - from March 15th to 17th - in the industrial halls of the Düsseldorf Areal Böhler. With up to 500 brands across six exhibition halls and a spacious outdoor area, this year also sees the gathering of the who's who in the international cycling culture, celebrating the world of bicycles.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Schwalbe announced yesterday the strategic realigning of its production and will manufacture all tyres and tubes exclusively in Vietnam in the future. The background to the decision is the development and tense situation in the bicycle industry. Instead of long-term orders, orders are almost exclusively placed spontaneously. "As a result, it is currently no longer possible to plan ahead to meet demand at two parallel production sites," explains Frank Bohle, CEO of Schwalbe in a company statement.

ČVRČOVICE, Czech Republic - To offer a one-stop-shop solution to its customers, Darfon Electronics has started an e-bike assembly and batteries production facility in the Czech Republic.

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the production in Germany and relocate the production abroad.

EDINBURGH, UK - The concept is not new anymore, but seldomly seen in the bicycle industry. Scottish e-bike technology startup Intra-Drive has announced that they will appoint Nature to the board of their business.

德國,柏林(BERLIN)-總體經濟逆風持續、市場供過於求、資金流動及收益挑戰,電商平台Signa Sports United正採取應對措施。該公司宣布一系列重組措施,包含終止或減少表現欠佳的資產、針對業績不佳的部門裁減人力,並評估出售非核心業務。

法國,安錫(ANNECY)-零件製造商Mavic宣布調整市場策略。為更提升其位OEM市場的地位,Mavic已僱用資深的François Joly擔任OEM業務經理。

荷蘭,宰斯特(ZEIST)—藍色外胎自行車訂閱服務供應商Swapfiets近年來陷入困境。最新紀錄顯示,該公司繼2020年損失1,400萬歐元、2021年損失2,900萬歐元之後,去年增加到3,100萬歐元。儘管連年損失,原先預計該公司拓展歐洲市場的投資商Pon仍持續給予支持。

台灣,台中-台灣第三大自行車巨頭Ideal已發布今年虧損數字。該廠第一季收益仍保持良好,僅下降1.8%,不過第二季呈二位數下滑。

荷蘭,阿姆斯特丹(AMSTERDAM)-Pon.Bike正在拓展品牌組合,確定收購頂尖單車卡鞋品牌Nimbl。該品牌總部位於義大利聖埃爾皮迪奧港(Porto Sant'Elpidio),公司自2020年成立後便拓展全球市場。該筆交易金額未公開。

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - To step up its digital experience and expand in the area of connectivity, speed pedelec manufacturer Stromer has opened a new digital unit in Romania. According to Stromer, the Romanian office will complement the development team at the company's head office in Switzerland.

德國,施蘭貝格(SCHRAMBERG)-精密齒輪及零件製造商hGears AG說明,今年上半年總銷售為5,716萬歐元,同比下降19.4%,主要受到電動出行(e-mobility)和電動工具銷售平平的影響。