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RAUBLING, Germany - Iko Sportartikel Handels GmbH - first better known as Iko-Corratec and with the success of its bicycle brand now known as Corratec - has strengthened its management team with an experienced chief operating officer (COO). An industry outsider, Jochen Vogt aims to "change from a manufacturer with individual assembly to a series producer with line production."

COLOGNE, Germany - Europe's largest bicycle dealer cooperative ZEG has hired industry veteran Jens Stahlschmidt as new member of the board of directors. In the announcement ZEG writes "to prepare for the future" with this decision.

FRANKFURT, Germany - One of the world's major motorcycle accessories suppliers SW-Mototech debuted its own cargobike during this year's Eurobike. The Via 1 will be fully assembled in Rauschenberg, Germany and should be available from spring 2024.

ROTHENBURG, Germany - To increase competitiveness and optimise the workflow of its European production, bicycle component manufacturer Büchel GmbH has invested in state-of-the-art welding machinery. The amount of the investment remains undisclosed.

Since establishing its European headquarters in 2019, the Taiwanese component manufacturer, TEKTRO, together with its premium brand TRP has invested heavily in ramping up its service offerings. Today, the team, based in the German town of Haßloch, an hour's drive from Frankfurt, supports OEs, DIs, dealers and media across Europe.

MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller, has published its third Responsibility Report. It documents the company's development and progress in the 2021/2022 financial year in terms of waste management, CO2 emissions and its transparent supply chain. A positive carbon footprint while increasing production output, is a key takeaway.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - The international battery industry will meet again at the Battery Experts Forum in 2023. This year the event will take place from 7-9 November in Darmstadt, Germany the organisers BMZ have announced. After coinciding with Eurobike in Frankfurt in 2022, the 18th edition of the event returns as a stand-alone 3-day event.

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - SRAM's activities in the e-bike category have entered a new stage now the German e-bike drive systems supplier Amprio is connected to the American bicycle component manufacturer.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Are e-bikes sensitive to fires or not? Experts don't quite agree on that. But if they catch fire, they are often difficult to extinguish. The tiny fire extinguisher E-Bulb is the latest weapon in the battle against e-bike fires.

WICKEDE, Germany - Under the Ergotec brand, bicycle parts manufacturer, Humpert has developed the new EG grip series. Presented for the first time at the Eurobike, the series combines ergonomics with dynamic design. The standout feature is the patent-pending adjustable damping properties.

DRESDEN, Germany - E-commerce specialist, BIKE24, reports that it has "solidly navigated the first half of 2022" with full-bike sales up by 12% despite a challenging environment. The German retailer's internationalisation strategy is also paying off with substantial revenue increases in localised markets Spain, France and Italy and new European markets are on the cards.

OTTOBRUNN, Germany - To speed up their e-bike business, Porsche and Pon Holdings' investment vehicle Ponooc founded two joint ventures. "We see great potential for Porsche in e-bikes. This is why we are consistently expanding our activities in this area," says Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.

FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Energy storage, raw material prices, dependence on China, these were some of the issues addressed by Sven Bauer, CEO and Founder of BMZ during his keynote presentation during the Battery Experts Forum held in Frankfurt last week. However, supply chain shortages which have also gripped the e-bike industry was also high on the agenda.

BOCHOLT, Germany - German D2C bicycle supplier Rose Bikes GmbH closed its fiscal year 2020/21, with a sales increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year, totalling €148.7 million. For 2021/22, the company's ongoing expansion plans are said to be the backbone of achieving a two-digit sales increase.

HAIBACH, Germany - E-bike battery specialist Akku Vision has hit a new milestone by launching two new intube models to its collection. Available in spring 2022, the Bosch compatible intube models will be available in 17.5 Ah and 12.8 Ah capacities.

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Shimano components for the production of 10,000 bicycles have been stolen during transport from Germany to Czech-based manufacturer Bike Fun International. The truck driver was sent to sleep by gas in a parking lot whilst the important Shimano parts were stolen.

BERLIN, Germany - Sports e-commerce and technology platform Signa Sports United (SSU), which has been trading on the US Nasdaq exchange since 15 December 2021, has announced financial results for the first sales quarter of its 2021/2022 fiscal year. Despite supply setbacks, SSU is 'pleased' with the achieved revenue growth.

MAGDEBURG, Germany - German bike manufacturer Urwahn Engineering GmbH, which relies on steel in the 3D printing process, has won over "a select group of top-class business angels" to push their business forward. Together they have invested an unspecified seven-digit sum in the young company founded by Sebastian Meinecke and Ramon Thomas.