匈牙利，布達佩斯（Budapest）－位於中歐的匈牙利在業界因Accell Hunland和Giant Manufacturing Hungary Ltd在此設廠而著名。匈牙利自行車製造商及貿易商協會（Association Hungarian Bicycle Producers and Traders，簡稱AHBPT）會長Róbert Sipiczki（羅伯特．西皮茨基）於獨家訪談中闡述當地市場困境，尤其受到低價市場的銷售狀況低迷影響。

荷蘭，寧斯佩特（NUNSPEET）－Stella曾經領先荷蘭電動自行車市場，不過該公司上月宣布破產，但現在已保住未來。荷蘭投資公司Scheybeeck及連鎖店企業Ilias Salhi已宣布將以較小規模重新推出該電動自行車品牌。

PARIS, France - The budget crisis in France which led to a lot of political turmoil recently has a big impact on the bicycle and e-bike industry as well. With no previous warning, the Government announced that all state subsidies for the purchase of bicycles and e-bikes will be eliminated on very short notice. The 'Alliance for Cycling' warns of a significant consequence of such a decision for the whole cycling industry.

PODGRODZIE, Poland - Based in the southeast of Poland, Romet has been in the bicycle industry for more than 75 years. Operating in a total of three factories spread out over the country, Romet holds a strong position in its home market, but is also one of the well-known players in the European OEM market. Romet president Wieslaw Grzyb is now preparing the company to take the next step on the export market, both for OEMs as well as the brand Romet.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - An increasing number of companies follow the China +1 approach for their sourcing strategy. To meet this demand from their customers, one of Taiwan's leading frame manufacturers is currently developing a new production facility in Vietnam with a capacity of 600,000 units. Above all, Sunrise aims to reduce their carbon footprint and raise their level of sustainable production.

From March 26-29, 2025, the Taipei Cycle Show will return to the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, bringing together key players in the cycling industry. With 950 exhibitors across 3,600 booths, the event promises to showcase the future of innovation and sustainability in the cycling industry.

BERLIN, Germany - Due to a sales slump and the resulting financial bottleneck Berlin-based (cargo-) LEV manufacturer Onomotion GmbH had to file for insolvency on 26 September. A subsidiary of a corporate group already backing other bike manufacturers, Emoving GmBH, has added the last mile delivery solution provider to its portfolio.

WALDERSDORF, Germany - Cube Bikes plans to set up a facility in Egypt to produce plastic-reinforced carbon parts for export to its European factories as production inputs. The company has already scheduled a second visit to Egypt to secure a 40,000-square-meter plot in the 10th of Ramadan City, northeast of Cairo.

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - The two buildings housing the offices, production and warehouse of Bike Fun International (BFI) are hidden behind the big entry gate of the Tatra truck factory in the Czech Republic. BFI is probably the only bicycle factory which is located in a former test facility for trucks. Founded by a group of Dutch investors in 2001, the company developed into a leading city bike manufacturer based in central Europe, without losing sight on the sports bike market.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A setback has occurred for Cycling Industries Europe during the process of leadership change after the candidate to succeed Kevin Mayne as CEO of Cycling Industries Europe withdrew. The organisation was informed on short notice that he will not take up the post due to a family issue.

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Adaptable tyre pressure technology firm Gravaa has ap-pointed John Zopfi as its new chief commercial officer. With more than 20 years of experi-ence in outdoor and cycling industries, Zopfi took up the role earlier this month after spend-ing the past six years at 7mesh Industries where he most recently served as general manager for global wholesale.

捷克，科普日夫尼采（KOPRIVNICE）－荷蘭城市自行車大廠Bike Fun International（BFI）憑藉其多年的製造經驗，在城市自行車市場成功坐穩領先地位。本社與該公司執行長René Gasser進行訪談，瞭解這間製造公司欲成為中歐市場領先經銷商的雄心，以及他們如何在OEM供應商中脫穎而出。

德國，奧芬巴赫（OFFENBACH）－近期有消息傳出，另一間德國電動自行車製造商出現財務問題，上週Advanced Bikes GmbH正式提出破產申請，證實傳聞。這則消息也反映出歐洲產業現在面臨的問題。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－8間知名自行車公司一同合作開發並推出專為自行車產業設計的氣候行動培訓課程（Climate Action Training）。這項課程旨在協助減少全球供應鏈的溫室氣體排放。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－當電動自行車電池起火時，哪一種電池櫃能夠提供充足保護？就現有產品選擇來看，許多自行車業者仍無法確定。德國VDMA 24994標準旨在協助區分優劣產品。根據荷蘭金融服務供應商Nationale-Nederlanden的風險專家Bart van de Broek表示，很快就會知道這套標準是否將適用全歐洲。

NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - The future of a former market leader for e-bikes in the Netherlands, Stella, has been secured. Dutch investment company Scheybeeck and chain store owner Ilias Salhi have announced a relaunch of the recently bankrupt e-bike manufacturer albeit in a downsized form.

ČVRČOVICE, Czech Republic - Darfon Electronics' announcement in December 2023 to open an e-bike assembly and battery production facility in the Czech Republic marked the official start of the OEM business for this electronics giant in Europe. In fact, it was set up to expand the company's e-bike operation in the Czech Republic as assembly has already been taking place for a while in Čvrcovice.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Central European country Hungary is known in the industry as the location for the production facilities of Accell Hunland and Giant Manufacturing Hungary Ltd. In an exclusive interview, Róbert Sipiczki, president of the Association Hungarian Bicycle Producers and Traders (AHBPT) elaborates on the difficult local market situation due to limited sales with the most negative dynamics in the lower price brackets.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The World Bicycle Industrial Association (WBIA) has launched a new supply chain project aimed at guiding the cycling industry towards a sustainable future. The Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) Operating Model was validated during the WBIA's general assembly held during Eurobike Frankfurt 2024 and is built around the three pillars of education, energy and ecodesign.

JAKOBSTAD, Finland - European component manufacturer, Herrmans Bike Components continues to expand its sustainable product portfolio. The latest addition sees three of its existing chainguard models transition to using 100% recycled ABS plastic.