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。
台灣，台中－台灣自行車龍頭Giant Group今年上半年合併營收達新台幣425.8億元，較前一年同期減少5.4%。
FÜRTH, Germany - For the coming year, Uvex Sports Group GmbH & Co. KG (USPG) - the sporting goods group under the umbrella of the Uvex Group - will introduce a selective distribution system for its Uvex and Alpina brands throughout Europe.
荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－新一期Bike Europe雜誌（2023/第4期）現已發行於官網數位雜誌區。經過忙碌的Eurobike後，本期雜誌主要為會場上與自行車行業經濟相關的討論話題及會議內容。
AGUEDA, Portugal - Ciclo Fapril is expanding its Alufap unit by another 12.000 square meters. Dedicated exclusively to the production of frames for cargo bikes, long-tails and carriers, the expansion is expected to be completed in April 2024 and fully operational within a year.
MUNICH, Germany - Registration is now open for the 2023 World Cycling Forum being held on 5 and 6 September 2023. The Conference takes place in Munich, Germany and is organized by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Bike Europe is media partner for this leading industry forum.
荷蘭，海牙（HAGUE）－荷蘭當局向九間胖胎自行車廠商祭出15,000歐元的罰款，這些廠商提供不符型式認證規範的胖胎車，屬非法上路。
DHAKA, Bangladesh - A slow-down in demand on the European market is mentioned as the main reason for the decrease in bicycle exports from Bangladesh. The outlook for the rest of the year is bleak as well thanks to a political decision to raise import tax on components.
BOLOGNA, Italy - E-mobility manufacturer FIVE (Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici) have obtained a majority share in the San Marino based e-bike, e-scooter and compact e-motorcycle producer Armony Group. The acquisition includes the historic Garelli brand, which will be relaunched as a premium brand.
