數位雜誌:永續發展成製造業首要目標
自行車產業長久以來打著騎單車就是環保永續的名號,不過此景正在轉變。業界的製造商正檢視自家生產模式並相應做出改變,各家正落實重大決策以確保產業邁向永續未來。
自行車產業長久以來打著騎單車就是環保永續的名號,不過此景正在轉變。業界的製造商正檢視自家生產模式並相應做出改變,各家正落實重大決策以確保產業邁向永續未來。
義大利,米蘭(MILAN)-2022年義大利米蘭國際兩輪車展(EICMA) 在過去數年已轉變許多。受到電動自行車推動,自行車產業在6年前重回米蘭會場。今年摩托車產業已明顯接受前景良好的電動自行車市場,會場上則幾乎不見自行車產業的蹤影,僅有少數幾個攤位。
義大利,卡瓦爾澤雷(CAVARZERE)-Bottecchia Cicli di Cavarzere的義大利工廠於上週日發生大火,損傷慘重。據最新報導,消防隊設法控制住火勢,不過這場火災已經燒毀中央倉庫,面積達約6,000平方米。
葡萄牙,阿格達(AGUEDA)-Eurostat數據顯示,2022上半年葡萄牙兩輪及慢行交通(soft mobility)產業出口成長38%。電動自行車更是成長超過六成。該國已連續三年成為歐洲最大規模的自行車製造國。
柬埔寨,金邊(PHNOM PENH)-柬埔寨商務部宣佈,今年一到六月自行車出口創造5.05億美元的收入,較去年成長104%。除了高需求量之外,新投資法規和貿易裁決也被認定為推動成長的主因。
中國,蘇州-電動驅動系統供應商Bafang的內部測試設施依據北美UL 2849電動自行車標準取得實驗室資格認證。
台灣,台中-全球通膨和俄烏戰爭並未影響台灣Giant Manufacturing的表現。該公司今年第二季度銷售再創新高。今年上半年銷售成長7.2%,達450.1億台幣(14.7億歐元)。台海局勢是否會對第三季表現造成影響尚無法得知。
中國,上海-新冠疫情在今年已經是第三次造成主辦單位延後舉辦中國國際自行車展(China Cycle)。目前尚未公佈調整日期及地點。
德國,法蘭克福(FRANKFURT)-2022年Eurobike正是Schwalbe輪胎回收計畫啟用的時候。作為全球首間輪胎製造商,Schwalbe和科隆應用技術大學(Technical University of Cologne)及Pyrum Innovations成功合作開發創新又完善的輪胎回收過程。
德國,美因河畔卡爾施泰因(KARLSTEIN AM MAIN)-電池菁英論壇(Battery Expert Forum)發佈為期三天的論壇計畫,電池大廠將帶來高規格演講。這個區塊正快速發展,講者有Shmuel De-Leon和Sven Bauer,他們將討論電池產業和電動自行車產業面臨的現有挑戰。
美國,摩根山丘(MORGAN HILLS)-Specialized創辦人Mike Sinyard聘用Armin Landgraf擔任全球市場總監。在此之前,Sinyard任命業界新人Scott Maguire接任執行長一職,並在三月退居幕後。
奧地利,努斯多夫-德班特(NUSSDORF-DEBANT)-奧地利滑雪品牌Kneissl首發電動自行車系列將於義大利Atala工廠在四月開始進行生產,並於5月開始透過IBD和直接通路於德語市場販售,將由Fitstore24 Zanier GmbH獨家推出。
德國,柏林(BERLIN)-2020年疫情爆發期間(電動)自行車銷售創下紀錄並非假象,德國產業協會ZIV發佈的最新市場數據顯示這塊產業甚至能更進一步提高產量和銷量。
The main topics in this edition: - Davide Campagnolo on current market situation - Pandemic casts shadow over Polish industry - RTE pushing forward with its own e-bike brand - Consortium buys Accell Group for €1.56 billion
美國,小石城(LITTLE ROCK)-Cardinal Cycling Group從Rossignol Group手中買下Time Sport已滿一年,他們對於該品牌的發展相當滿意。據母公司執行長Tony Karklins表示,去年銷量超過兩倍成長達三到四千輛,今年的產量也會再增加。
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.
SCHWEINFURT, Germany - No other product in the industry is so sorely missing validated market data than e-bike drive systems. The market dominance of Bosch is obvious, but what about the other suppliers and how many other brands are relevant anyway?
MUNICH, Germany - A premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles is one thing, but Buycycle is now going one step further with the launch of a full range of pre-owned bike components on its platform. This move aims to fill a gap in the second-hand cycling market, making it easier for cyclists to buy and sell essential parts, the company states.
FRANKFURT, Germany - ZF Group will present its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time at Eurobike. Including all components of the 'ZF Bike Eco System', the core component is the ZF 'Centrix' drive unit with an ultra-compact, 90 Newton meter mid-motor. Raymon Bicycles is a launch partner with an e-MTB specified with the drive system expected in spring 2025.
WELS, Austria - As the momentum in Pierer Mobility AG's core motorbike markets in the US and Europe has slowed significantly in 2024, the Austrian two-wheeler giant announced the implementation of a comprehensive package of measures. It also includes a realignment of the bicycle division. Compared to 2023, the Austrians are now assuming a double-digit motorbike and e-bike sales drop.