荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group昨日宣其計畫調整生產架構，以「簡化營運並提升效率」，因此該集團將合併位於海倫芬的Batavus和Koga品牌工廠，並將部分生產移至Accell其它歐洲廠進行，預計裁減150個職位。

越南，胡志明市（HO CHI MINH CITY）－Schwalbe上週宣布進行生產戰略調整，未來將在越南獨家生產所有輪胎和內胎，做出此決定是因為考量自行車行業的發展和緊張局勢。現在訂單幾乎都是臨時下單的，不是長期訂單。Schwalbe執行長Frank Bohle於公司聲明中說明：「因此目前要在兩座並行生產的工廠提前計畫滿足需求已不再可行。」

捷克，喬夫喬維采（ČVRČOVICE）－為向顧客提供Brevs電動自行車組裝和電池的一站式服務，Darfon Electronics決定設廠捷克。

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－電動自行車充電器品質問題在英國及歐洲都引發疑慮，其中規模最大之一的充電器及改裝套件網路販售平台Wish.com，在考量安全風險之下，已禁止販售該類產品，不過各界對於新政策仍保有嚴重擔憂。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The bicycle industry lobby concluded a successful period in Brussels with the publication of the European Cycling Declaration by the European Commission last week. Cycling has never been that high on the political agenda. What's next?

MILAN, Italy - The Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) in Italy has started an investigation against Robert Bosch GmbH to verify the claim of abuse of their dominant position on the European market for e-bike drive systems.

PARIS, France - The Taiwanese e-bike brand Besv is entering the European market step-by-step with France being the latest milestone. This was announced at the Pro Days event in Paris. "The launch marks a significant milestone for us as we continue to expand our European presence, now in the thriving French market," said Besv Europe brand manager Bram Reitsma.

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－歐洲規模最大代理商公司ZEG已僱用業界老將Jens Stahlschmidt擔任董事會成員。該公司表示此決定是為未來做準備。

In this edition: Porsche CEO: The speed of product development impresses me - Swiss e-bike market share nearing 50% - VDL Group opens aluminum frame production - Automation is key to production efficiency

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Lightweight product maker Carbovation GmbH has acquired German lightweight component specialist Tune GmbH. No details of the purchase price have been disclosed.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Porsche AG bundled its e-bike drivetrain activities under the umbrella of Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, which it founded in 2022. This includes the recently acquired brands Greyp and Fazua. The latter is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, which is why the Eurobike presentation in Frankfurt was all about the lightweight e-MTB pioneer. However, the e-bike ambitions of the German company go beyond this. What can we expect from Porsche in the coming years?

西班牙，馬利亞維亞（MALLABIA）—Jon Fernandez在Orbea擔任12年執行長後宣佈即將退位，其職位將由Orbea資深員工Daniel Martínez從十月開始接任。

Elvedes Bike Components has a complete range of bottom brackets and bottom bracket parts for all cycling segments. To keep the programme clear and understandable, Elvedes is constantly looking for solutions that work pleasantly in the workshop and bicycle shop.

With the launch of a new series of bicycle grips made from bio-based raw materials and increasing use of recycled plastic components, Herrmans Bike Components in Finland is leading the bicycle industry's shift towards sustainable production.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The June edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With Eurobike around the corner, this issue reflects on the momentum this brings to the industry despite the current challenges of high inventory and declining sales.

MUNICH, Germany - The German branch of retail giant Sport 2000 GmbH announced that it integrate the product category bicycles more prominently in its outdoor offering. The concept will be offered to retailers in the five countries where Sport 2000 GmbH operates: Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland.

VILNIUS, Lithuania - The announcement by Pon Holding to construct a new e-bike and bicycle factory in Lithuania started a string of reactions in this small Eastern European country. With this new dynamic, the country has put itself on the map as the next bicycle production hub in Europe.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With an eye on the booming e-bike market in Europe, Neco president Neco Wang tells Bike Europe that they have relied on China for too long. Therefore, the bike parts manufacturer has now established an office as well as an assembly plant in Poland.

德國，施蘭貝格（SCHRAMBERG）－電動自行車精準零件生產這幾年來對hGears越趨重要。該公司去年年度財報顯示，電動自行車和零件市場的成長彌補了汽車及電動工具產業的損失。

With the new CUES ecosystem, Shimano presents a novel approach to its mid-tier lifestyle component line-up. The idea: new components that are designed not only to improve the shifting experience but also to make life easier for the industry through greater compatibility and an improved supply chain structure.