TAIPEI, Taiwan - The industry is currently experiencing its first-ever online trade show. This year's Taipei Cycle show was to be held virtually in response to the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While speaking, the event is attracting industry insiders to presentations and online booths.
PARIS, France - Increasing e-bikes sales are still attracting more and more automotive suppliers to the industry. The latest newcomer is French Valeo, who saw a hike in e-bike sales on their home market. The company has adapted its 48V motors for the electrification of bicycles.
REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe's new tube made of a thermoplastic polyurethane called Aerothan has achieved top values for elasticity, weight and puncture protection, all without the use of rubber. Available for road, mountain and trekking bikes, Schwalbe claims the Aerothan tubes are much more robust
ANNECY, France - The troubles of French bicycle part manufacturer, Mavic, have been continuing since entering receivership. The company, which has been run under the administration of the company, By Saving, since March, has now been placed under court observation for six months.
HOLZKIRCHEN, Germany - After having launched its integrated marketplace successfully in several European countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium, US bike supplier Specialized is launching its integrated marketplace in Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH region) and Luxembourg.
REDDITCH, UK - In the 14 weeks to 3rd January 2020 Halfords reports a staggering jump of 96 percent year on year sales of electric bikes and e-scooters. This category now accounts for around 13.5 percent of total bikes sales at Halfords.
HOYA, Germany - To address it Danish customers better, Hermann Hartje KG from Germany and Ebsen Bikes A/S from Vojens, Denmark have joined forces.
WICKEDE, Germany - After Humpert celebrated its 100th anniversary and 10 years of the brand ergotec last year, the component manufacturer focused again on the development of a wide range of new products for next season.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - After acquiring full ownership of e-Cargo bike maker Velosophy B.V. - known for the Babboe brand - last year; Accell Group continues to expand investments in this sector.
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France - Decathlon obtained a majority shareholding in the omni-channel distributor Alltricks. The sporting goods giant acquired all shares held by Partech Partners as well as Entrepreneur Venture, 123IM, Sonorfi, Financière de la Gommerie and other small shareholders.
TAINAN, Taiwan - KMC claims that it offers cutting edge technology as well as unparalleled tensile strength of over 1,000kgf to cope with the tremendous forces that e-MTB mid-motors generate.
MONTRÉAL, Canada - Dorel Industries Inc. announced that its Dorel Sports (bike) division saw first quarter revenue drop by 10.7 percent to USD184.5 million (164.3m euro). Its Dorel Sports' Cycling Sports Group (CSG) businesses had a very good quarter in all of its markets.
GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - Multisport brand Scott Sports, founded in the USA in 1958 and currently in Swiss-Korean hands, has taken over promising startup Bold Cycles Ltd; a local Swiss brand offering sophisticated technological frame solutions as well as custom-made possibilities.
MANRESA, Spain - E-commerce company Deporvillage closed the financial year 2018 with a profitable result. The company reports a 28 percent increase in turnover from 35 million in 2017 to 45 million last year.
OSAKA, Japan - The last Tuesday published Shimano Inc. 2018 financial report holds positive statements on the performance of the European bike market. However, Shimano is less positive on the outlook for 2019 as Brexit looms as well as rising fiscal instability in Italy.
HELSINKI, Finland - It started with Amer Sports' announcement that it wants to sell its activities in the cycling market with Mavic and Enve on 5 September. Now it looks like the entire Finnish holding will be sold to the Chinese companies ANTA Sports Products and FountainVest Partners.
OSAKA, Japan - Shimano reports that its net sales have grown by 7.1% in the first half of this year. In its financial statement the company mentions its STEPS E8000 drive unit for e-MTB's in particular which "continued to be well received in the market. As a result, net sales from bicycle components increased 6.8%."
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Fallbrook Technologies emerged from restructuring under Chapter 11 on June 25, 2018. The filing for restructuring was done on 26 February this year and allowed Fallbrook to create a reorganization plan.
BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Giant Group announced today it will expand its footprint in Europe by establishing a second production facility which will be located in Hungary.
SAINT-GEORGES, Canada - Procycle Group has officially changed its company name to one of its brands, Rocky Mountain. One of Canada's leading bicycle suppliers based in the province of Québec is streamlining its business from three brands to one.
