TOKYO, Japan - For many years the Japanese bicycle market has been struggling with declining domestic production and imports. During a visit to the headquarters of the Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute (JBPI) in Tokyo, Bike Europe learned why for foreign suppliers in particular - and despite the sluggish market - it would be worthwhile to have a stand at this year's premiere of the new B2B trade fair Japan Bike Show.
義大利，特雷維廖（TREVIGLIO）－Bianchi位於Treviglio工廠翻新後設置的新廠已正式啟用，新產線每班可生產500輛自行車，是依據Bianchi開發出的創新營運邏輯與生產流程所設計。在啟用典禮上，新任執行長Marco Gentili接替了Fabrizio Scalzotto的職位。
中國，蘇州－對電動馬達製造商Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd來說，2023年是備具挑戰的一年。根據該公司財報，其業績受到多種因素帶來負面影響，包含地緣政治衝突、通膨、消費者需求減緩和客戶庫存過高等。
PARIS, France - The French government has called for investment projects to take the country's bicycle industry to the next level, both in quality and quantity. The program is part of the government initiative to support innovation and modernization of the transport sector in France by 2030.
美國，帕克城（PARK CITY）－在三位創辦人決定將Kona Bicycles 售給Kent Outdoors後僅經過兩年半，新東家便決定將該知名加拿大自行車品牌出售。市場在2022年初開始急遽變化，Kona同許多其他自行車品牌一樣也受到影響，無法實現對未來自行車市場的高度期望。
荷蘭，阿默斯福特（AMERSFOORT）－Accell Group子公司Babboe已發出產品召回更換計畫，預計回收共22,000輛載貨自行車。該公司將率先於荷蘭回收產品，接著四月中為德國，其後陸續於其他國家進行召回動作。所有購買該車款的車主都將獲得一輛全新自行車或載貨自行車。
SAINT QUENTIN, France - In order to supply its European based e-bike manufacturers swiftly and with shorter lead times, Yamaha Motor Europe opened a completely new drive unit assembly line at the factory in Saint Quentin, France. The factory in Saint Quentin is operated by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe. The inauguration took place yesterday.
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSLES）－過去五年來，針對中國製電動自行車徵收反傾銷和反規避雙稅作為貿易規範的話題備受討論。應歐洲自行車製造商協會（EBMA）要求，歐盟執委會針對目前電動自行車反傾銷措施展開期終複查。
德國，科布倫茲（KOBLENZ）－Canyon今年夏季大規模宣傳，針對多種自行車類別推出大折扣， 但遭市場冷遇。該公司最新財報顯示此舉帶來的重大影響，收益增加但利潤減少。
德國，司圖加特（STUTTGART）－西班牙BH Bikes將會率先收到全新SEG Automotive電動自行車系統。SEG Automotive是汽車行業當中較鮮為人知的大佬之一，他們是幾乎所有汽車大廠的供應商，現今道路上有超過3億輛汽車使用他們家的電機。
荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）—今年荷蘭國際載貨自行車展（International Cargo Bike Festival，簡稱ICBF）將與歐洲電車與能源展（Fully Charged Live Europe）同期舉辦。ICBF日期為11月24至26日，屆時將會有60個動力踏板品牌展出其創新技術，也將有知名國際演講嘉賓。
台灣，台北—台灣三大自行車與電動自行車製造商Giant Manufacturing Company Limited（Giant Group）、Merida Industry Co., Ltd.和Ideal Bike Corporation第三季財報出爐。三間公司皆明顯受到西方重要市場銷售及利潤減少影響。
西班牙，馬德里（MADRID）－西班牙9月自行車產量同市場預期一樣，較去年減少34.7%，此一大幅下降可被視為疫情銷售熱潮相關的修正，產量與銷量仍高於2019年水平。
CHATELLERAULT, France - For 2024 the French automotive and e-bike supplier Valeo projects to manufacture 500 drive units per week, or 25,000 for the whole year. For the next 3 years, Valeo expects to scale the production volumes very quickly.
德國，道恩（DAUN）—自行車供應商Technibike GmbH將其年輕品牌以德國所在地來命名為HoheAcht，不過他們已決定捨棄德國施塔斯富特（Staßfurt）的工廠，將生產移到東歐的保加利亞。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group去年財務報告顯現自行車行業從供不應求到供過於求的巨幅轉變。2022下半年庫存價值飆漲七成至9.36億歐元，疫前庫存價值介於3億至3.5億歐元。
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - To offer more flexibility and to increase its service level to customers, saddle manufacturer DDK has announced the opening of a European factory in Romania.
德國，柏林（BERLIN）－Accell Group前任執行長Ton Anbeek被指派作為Signa Sport United董事會成員，欲加強網路自行車業務。Anbeek在Accell Group時幫助公司在歐洲電動自行車行業成長、帶領公司渡過疫情期間，並在私營化期間讓銷售增長。
KASHIWARA CITY, Japan - The cooperation with former Flyer maker Biketec in Switzerland gave e-bike drivetrain pioneer Panasonic Cycle Technology Co., Ltd. (PCT) an early presence on the European market. Bike Europe got a unique insight into the PCT headoffice and factory near Osaka. Why were the Japanese not so successful in Europe with their extremely reliable drivetrain during the e-bike boom?
BIELEFELD, Germany - Small parts speclialist westphal GmbH has been acquired by Hadi-Plast Group this week. The strategic acquisition marks a milestone for both companies and strengthens their position as major players in their field of business. Information on the take-over amount remains undisclosed.
