Riese & Müller執行長Markus Riese退任
德國,達姆施塔特(DARMSTADT)-自Markus Riese和Heiko Müller於近30年前創立Riese & Müller之後,該公司已從一家摺疊自行車新創公司變成營業額達3.5億歐元的電動自行車國際大廠。共同創辦人Markus Riese於本週宣佈他已在今年8月1日從執行長一職退位。

德國,達姆施塔特(DARMSTADT)-自Markus Riese和Heiko Müller於近30年前創立Riese & Müller之後,該公司已從一家摺疊自行車新創公司變成營業額達3.5億歐元的電動自行車國際大廠。共同創辦人Markus Riese於本週宣佈他已在今年8月1日從執行長一職退位。

日本,岩田(IWATA)-Yamaha強力發表全新PWseries S2驅動系統,為運動和越野車提供一系列全新及優化功能。值得注意的是,這款馬力提升的全新輕量馬達將從日本移到法國生產,降低依賴昂貴又不穩定的物流。

英國,倫敦(LONDON)—英國國際貿易署(Department of International Trade)之下的貿易救濟局(Trade Remedies Authority,簡稱TRA)提出,新踏入英國市場的兩間中國電動自行車製造商應被允許降低進口關稅。他們在聲明中表示,隨著英國電動自行車銷售成長,調整關稅有益滿足成長市場的需求。

美國,芝加哥(CHICAGO)-SRAM現任財務長Mike Herr在該公司任職28年後決定踏入退休生涯。SRAM已提名Heather Bridge接任該職位,她將會在過渡期結束後於年底接手管理。

比利時,布魯塞爾(BRUSSELS)-儘管供應鏈問題依舊存在,自行車產業仍照常運作。自行車產業聯盟CONEBI於年度歐洲自行車產業與市場報告中指出電動自行車和自行車銷售成績再創新高。

德國,鄧肯多夫(DENKENDORF)-Pinion將於Eurobike和合作夥伴Stromer一同發表下一代電動自行車變速箱。這個話題在業界已流傳一陣子,Pinion因應趨勢將展出電動變速箱。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Despite the supply chain problems, all signs are still on green for the bicycle industry. The industry confederation CONEBI, reports record sales levels for e-bike and bicycles in their annual European Bicycle Industry and Market Profile.

瑞士,OBERWANGEN-Eurobike開展在即、各界都在期待ST7款式的推出,高速電動輔助自行車廠myStromer AG震驚宣佈管理團隊人事異動,甚至調整管理架構。在執行長Jakob Luksch花費四年成功重整品牌之後,他離開團隊的決定不禁令人納悶。

法國,埃皮納勒(EPINAL)-法國電動自行車品牌Moustache Bikes於2011年夏季創立,並於隔年初推出首款電動自行車,現在該品牌已經營得相當成功。Moustache共同創辦人Emmanuel Antonot、Greg Sand於訪談中回顧本季表現並討論品牌野心。

TAMPERE, Finland - Revonte has made an important step forward to get its ONE e-bike motor ready for mass production. The Finnish e-bike drive system developer announced a partnership with hGears for manufacturing the Revonte ONE e-bike motor in Europe. Both companies see the long term commitment as beneficial for their business.

荷蘭,寧斯佩特(NUNSPEET)-Shimano Europe宣佈計畫要將Nunspeet的倉儲完全外包。該公司於聲明中表示:「Nunspeet的業務成長已超出負荷範圍。」目前尚未決定新的承包商,此舉可能造成近45人失業。

RICKENBACH, Switzerland - Approximately half of the 500,000 bicycles sold in Switzerland are distributed via one company called Zibatra. The logistics company based between Basel and Zürich has developed a new exclusive business field offering warehousing services, ready-to-ride delivery and innovative transport services.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - To facilitate a growing flexibilisation on the expanding e-bike and bicycle market, KMC Chain Europe, will relocate its warehouse and offices to a new facility this summer.

加拿大,蒙特婁(MONTREAL)-Dorel Industries正式完成將自行車部門Dorel Sports售出給荷蘭Pon Holdings的交易,金額為8.1億歐元。Pon現在旗下擁有品牌包含Cannondale、Schwinn、GT、Caloi和Mongoose。

德國,法蘭克福(FRANKFURT)- 無論是因為油價上漲或是因為風格轉變,載貨自行車儼然已成為德國街上的新氣象。對這個汽車工業大國的多數人來說,他們仍不習慣這般街景。不過現在該國的載貨自行車數量已不容小覷,尤其在政治介入後,這股趨勢更是勢不可擋。

GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - After Scott Sports Group majority owner Youngone Corporation dismissed longstanding CEO Beat Zaugg with immediate effect at the end of March they appointed investment banker Juwon Kim as his successor. This was the starting point for a power struggle between longtime industry expert Zaugg and Youngone. Now the dust seems to have settled with the appointment of a CEO duo.

MAGSTADT, Germany - At the beginning of May, Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH (MCG) announced that Jürgen Falke, the long-standing CEO and co-founder of Merida R&D Center GmbH had left the company on 30 April for health reasons. After a short, serious illness and far too early 61year old Jürgen Falke passed away on 13 June.

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Bicycle manufacturer Bike Fun International (BFI) has appointed René Gasser as its new CEO. He will take over the position on 1 April, although he has been working for BFI since 2009.

ANNECY, France - There is a new face at the helm of French component manufacturer Mavic. Having worked with Jean-Michel Bourrelier for more than five months, Alberto Morgando officially took over the position of managing director on 20 February.

SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands - The former Yamaha Europe Vice-President, Olivier Prévost succeeds Eric de Seynes as President and CEO of Yamaha Europe as of 1 January. Eric de Seynes joins the company's Supervisory Board as Chairman.