MÜNSTER, Germany - Following the takeover of the fender brand Wingee last October, Tubus carrier systems recently announced the acquisition of 33 percent of the shares of Becatex GmbH.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The electric bike market in Europe must have performed exceptionally good in 2015. This is indicated by the Eurostat import statistics. In the January to August 2015 period the total e-bike import grew by 26.5% to over 550,000 units.

CLERMONT FERRAND, France - "Michelin gives top priority to develop tyres more rapidly that meet the quickly shifting expectations of our customers," says Karl De Quick, general manager of Michelin's bicycle tyre division. "Therefore 2016 will become an important year for our bicycle products."

MUNICH, Germany - At the sporting goods show Ispo Munich 2016 that closed its doors last Wednesday the performance of the outdoor market in 2015 was highlighted. The figures made clear that the boom years with double-digit growth are over. For this year the outdoor sector is optimistic expecting improved sales.

President Trump's rhetoric is reason for worries that go beyond the aftermath of recent happenings in Charlottesville. His 'Making America Great Again' by

ZERBST, Germany - The future of the bicycle manufacturer Euro-Bike has been secured with the take-over by the Bremen based Speedliner Mobility AG.

ANNECY, France - P&A maker Mavic had, like last year, a difficult start of 2017. According to statements on its financial results in the 1st half-year

TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Yamaha is expanding its e-bike drive production. And does that not only in Japan, but also in Taiwan, at Yamaha Electronics Taiwan

MUNICH, Germany - Govecs Group GmbH, which claims to be "The leading manufacturer of electric scooters in Europe", has bought all assets of the Elmoto e-lightweight motorcycle brand from ID-Bike GmbH.

Two leading parts and components manufacturers, Look Cycle and SRM announce a strategic partnership. "Look and SRM will cooperate in the creation,

Pon Holdings has acquired Faraday Bicycles. Faraday Bicycles is a lifestyle e-bike brand designed in San Francisco and manufactured in Taiwan.

It was opened last May and stands out among all other bicycle facilities in Taiwan. Not only because of its modern and sleek set-up, but also because of its

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Urban transport specialist Tern announced new partnerships in Japan, Greece and Turkey, bringing Tern's distribution to 65 countries ...

SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - Former MIFA Managing Director Thomas Mayer claims 640,000 euro compensation in a letter to the Supervisory Board, in which he ...

SEOUL, South Korea - Sports equipment manufacturer Youngone Corporation increased its shareholdership in Scott Corporation from 20% to 50.01%.

LUDHIANA, India - After the failed MIFA takeover Hero Cycles continues to explore its options in Europe through different routes, amongst which mergers, ...

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Dutch dealers (and probably also the ones in countries where city and e-bikes fitted with internal hub gears are popular ...

REUTLINGEN, Germany - To meet growing demand, Bosch eBike Systems has entered into a distribution partnership with Universal Transmissions GmbH. In the ...

AMES, USA - Cycle Force Group, based in Ames, Iowa, is expanding its dedicated Third Party Logistics (3PL) bicycle and parts warehouse for third party ...

LONDON, UK - London based folding bike manufacturer Brompton changed its distribution model in its key European markets. The company looks to expand the ...