The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the European Union.

ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands - Manufacturers and importers of e-bike batteries are now obliged to contribute to the collection and processing system for bicycle batteries. More than 150 companies which are members of the EPAC Foundation already meet these requirements. Since 1 July 2022 these conditions are generally binding.

SHENZHEN, China - Topband, the Chinese manufacturer of controllers, motors and lithium batteries for a range of industries is entering the e-bike mid-motor market for the first time. Building up from batteries to a complete e-bike drive system offering, the company displayed its new lightweight motor at Eurobike.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Developing a competitive and sustainable batteries industry in Europe is urgent: it will contribute to energy security and the strategic resilience of the EU economy. Therefore the battery industry organisation Recharge is calling on the EU to pick up the pace and conclude the proposed Regulation.

BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Optima Cycles has taken the production of its Dutch ID e-bike line to a higher level with the introduction of an all-new assembly line. "In order to guarantee our quality and innovation, production optimising is a constant process," explains COO Michiel Dreef. "The implementation of the Marchetti Airline is an important step in that process."

LYON, France - Folding e-bike brand, Eovolt, is planning to significantly increase the production capacity at its Lyon, France factory. From July 2022, the brand aims to double production by the end of the year. "We want to intensify our local production to lock in our production chain so we can be more responsive and flexible," explains co-founder Baptiste Fullen.

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。

Growth in the bicycle market is more than just units - the demand for higher performance bicycles is greater than ever. From hi-torque mid-drive e-bikes, to last-mile delivery cargo bikes, to thousand-mile all-weather trekking bikes, manufacturers are increasingly challenged to incorporate high performance drivetrains that meet these demands. Discover how recent extreme field-testing of Gates Carbon Drive drivetrain is proving it's up to the challenge.

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。

VICENZA, Italy - For component manufacturer Campagnolo the market boom and supply chain constraints have triggered a renewed ambition to increase the global brand awareness and salience. For 2020-2022 the company reports the strongest sales growth since the 1980s giving the Italians confidence to dream bigger and expand significantly to capitalise on its recent growth.

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。

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。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - On March 10th, Taipei Cycle will host the Future of Sports Tech Forum. During the full day program industry speakers will address points of concern for members of the sports industry and the effects of technology on the industry's future.

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。

奧地利，格德爾斯多夫（GEDERSDORF）－二輪批發商及進口商KSR Group已申請法院監督的重組程序。受到能源價格上漲、高通膨及消費者購買力下降影響，該家族企業經營的市場在過去一年當中的經濟情況變化甚巨。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "July was notably our best sales month ever and first profitable month," Cowboy co-founder and CEO Adrien Roose has announced. The Belgian D2C e-bike brand notes 'unit economics and discipline with costs' as key reasons for the milestone.

愛沙尼亞，佩特里（PEETRI）－載貨自行車製造商Hagen Bikes兩年內再度走上股市尋求新資本。Hagen股票可在多邊交易系統First North進行交易，該公司向Nasdaq Tallin AS提交申請要求接受所有發行期間的新股，以在多邊交易系統中進行交易。

ASCOT, UK - Frog Bikes, the British manufacturer of children's bikes, is taking significant steps to reduce its carbon emissions by incorporating 25% post-consumer recycled aluminium into the production of bike frames and forks. The move is expected to decrease carbon emissions by 5.8% per bike, equivalent to approximately 28.8 kg of CO2 per bike.

LYNGE, Denmark - Since January 1st, 2023, all Argon 18 bikes destined for the European market have been assembled at the company's European headquarters in Denmark. The Canadian brand is also broadening its retail network by offering direct to retail sales in the UK. Other European markets are expected to follow.