MADRID, Spain - Shimano Europe is setting up its own business operation in Spain for cycling components, cycling gear and fishing tackle, ending the exclusive distribution agreement with Macario Llorente. The operation will be named Shimano Iberia S.L.
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FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2020, with its later 24-26 November date re-scheduled due to Corona is adjusting its concept. This year's edition is being adapted to a business lounge concept for spec meetings with a particular focus on OEM, parts and components. The organisers also expect to have a more regional focus.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Messe Friedrichshafen has announced that Eurobike 2020 will move to November citing that it was "practically impossible" to run on the planned date in September. The organisers will now hold a one-off Eurobike Special show from 24 to 26 November 2020, with a pure B2B format.
PRZASNYSZ, Poland - The largest bicycle manufacturer in Poland, Kross, is taking its first moves to combat the difficult economic situation forced by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The company's Board of Directors has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25 percent.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle show organizer TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announces that registration for exhibitors and visitors for 14-16 May 2020 event is now open. With the combination of the Taipei Cycle+ and TaiSPO both the cycling and sporting goods industries will be supported.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus as much as possible have had a major impact on the bicycle industry. OEMs were already prepared for the disruption of component's supplies from China but now multiple assembly factories in Europe are closed.
SHANGHAI, China - Today the China International Bicycle Exhibition Organizing Committee announces that the May 6 - 9, 2020 China Cycle Show is "Still on Schedule and is actively and steadily advancing various preparations."
TAIPEI, Taiwan - After rescheduling the Taipei Cycle Show 2020, registration is now open for Taipei Cycle+. This event will take place from 14-16 May. Taipei Cycle+ together with TaiSpo will be located in hall TaiNEX 2.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The first reactions from industry sources on this morning's news that Taipei Cycle is postponed to May 14 to 16, 2020, is that it will bring major changes to the Show. Changes that go beyond size; the number of exhibitors and exhibition area.
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NEUSTADT, Germany - Tektro Technology Corp sets its next step in becoming a global company by opening Tektro Europe GmbH i.G close to Frankfurt, Germany this month. Thomas Lattke will be the new general manager for this office and lead Tektro Europe GmbH as director of sales and service.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - This year's Eurobike show, taking place from 4 to 7 September, is welcoming some 150 new exhibitors. It takes the total number of companies presenting their newest products and innovations for the coming season to a trade public to over 1,400.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - This is the final call for industry peers that want to take part in the World Cycling Forum which is about how the cycling industry is to play its vital role in the fight against climate change. This 2-day congress takes place on 4 and 5 June 2019 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Last year's Eurobike was dominated by discussions on the show's 2019 dates. Obviously, organizer Messe Friedrichshafen learned from that by making an early announcement on Eurobike's 2020 dates.
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - The upcoming World Cycling Forum, taking place on June 4 and 5 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, offers participants the opportunity to visit the Cycling Laboratory of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
After announcing its intention to sell its bicycle business as part of its group portfolio, stock-listed Amer Sports Oyj has now entered into an exclusive agreement with global private equity firm Regent Equity Partners, LLC to sell Mavic S.A.S. The purchase price
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Kindshock recently acquired a plot in Tainan, Taiwan where the company will start building its new Headquarters as well as a bigger than ever before factory. This fits with the growth ambitions of the company, which are also rumored to extend into the production of carbon components.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler (both trade journals published by Vakmedianet), will be on hand at the 31th Taipei Cycle.
SAN FRANCISCO, USA - Uber is planning a shift in focus from cars to e-bikes and scooters for shorter journeys as part of its long-term strategy. According to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi "More individual modes of transport are better suited to inner-city travel, despite its competition with existing Uber's drivers."
