MUNICH, Germany - BMW chose IAA Mobility as the best platform to present their BMW i Vision AMBY, their first high-speed pedelec for urbanists. For BMW, it is a visionary two-wheeled solution for the urban mobility of tomorrow.
KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - With the development of the 820Wh intube battery, BMZ takes it V10 series to the next level. In 2019, the company launched the first V10 intube battery which was presented Eurobike in the 725 Wh version. BMZ was one of the first manufacturers of semi/intube batteries for e-bikes.
DENKENDORF, Germany - Gearbox manufacturer, Pinion has introduced the durable T-Line gearbox series for heavy-duty cargo bikes. With this new product line, the company says it "is committed to ensuring that cargo bikes become established as the reliable and environmentally friendly choice for 'last mile' delivery of small parcel shipments".
Bicycle accessory manufacturer, SKS Germany, has launched a new integrated luggage carrier system named Infinity. The luggage carrier incorporates innovative technologies including a cooperation with the Dutch light manufacturer, Spanninga, for the rear lighting.
HAMBURG, Germany - Kim, Julian and Jacob von Hacht are entering Hamburg-based bicycle supplier, Stevens Vertriebs GmbH's management team in March. The three children of company founders Werner and Wolfgang von Hacht, represent the second generation of the German owner-managed family business.
BAUNACH, Germany - Consumer electronics supplier Hama has acquired a majority share in Messingschlager. "This is the best step in order to take our company further and to position it properly for the next few years," says Benno Messingschlager, former owner of the Messingschlager GmbH & Co. KG.
SAALFELD, Germany - The Norwegian Buddy Electric is among the first to start distributing e-bikes with carbon-composite injection molded frames. The protected design of the 'made in Germany' frame comes from Eker Design and Buddy Electric.
BARCHFELD, Germany - Wittkop GmbH, a subsidiary of the Büchel group took over the Italian saddle manufacturer Selle Esse, on May 1, 2021. With this takeover, the company aims to strengthen and expand saddle and saddle parts production in Germany, especially in Zella-Mehlis and Barchfeld in Thuringia, as well as in Bassano, Italy.
SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - In the middle of the largest cycling boom ever, one of Germany's largest bicycle factories, Sachsenring Bike Manufaktur GmbH has applied for insolvency. It seems the company cannot get over its troubled MIFA history.
BERLIN, Germany - The Germany independent dealer association VSF enters a new era with the announcement that after more than 20 years its Executive Board Member and Chairman Albert Herresthal will leave at the end of February 2021.
