MADRID, Spain - The extraordinary market situation in 2020 had a big impact on boutique brand Rotor. Known as an aftermarket supplier of very specific drive train components, the Spanish manufacturer was now approached by many OEMs who were in short supply of essential components. "We aim at using our capacity in a smart way," says Rotor CEO Jose Garcia Alegre.
ANNECY, France - The strategic decision of Mavic's new owners to focus on the company's core business has implications for its distribution partners. "We have made some adjustments due to the reduction of company size and the related resources, to activate the deployment of the brand on the market," the company stated.
MUNICH, Germany - Bike Connection Demo is the name of a new media test event from Bike Connection Agency, in collaboration with IAA Mobility. The event taking place from June 18th-19th 2021 in Andalo, Italy will provide an all-categories media testing platform for every brand involved in the bicycle industry.
HAIBACH, Germany - Battery manufacturer Akku Vision is expanding its international distribution by signing agreements with Doctibike for the French market and with Newen SRL for the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese markets.
MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargo bike manufacturer, Riese & Müller, has published its first Social Responsibility Report. Here, the company outlines its sustainability strategy and zero emissions successes, and reaffirms its goal of becoming "the most sustainable company in the e-bike industry in 2025".
NANTES, France - At the Consumers Electronics Show 2021, held in early January, the French start-up La Ruche à Vélos ('bikehive' in English) presented its automated bike parking concept, intended for cities and real estate developers. The company aims to change the experience of urban e-bike and bicycle parking
LONDON, England - Austrian kid's bike brand, Woom has now entered the lucrative UK market. Having had success in 30 other countries and sales of over 1 million units, Woom bikes will be distributed by UK trade partners online and in-stores.
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - Belguim's Louyet Group has taken over the motor vehicle distribution business of Arnold Kontz Group. The latter has decided to go back to its roots and fully focus on the bicycle trade and soft mobility. "I feel that the time is right for us to withdraw from car distribution and concentrate once again on bicycles," explains managing director Benji Kontz.
FRANKFURT, Germany - A total of 43 innovative products and projects in the bike and future mobility sector will be honoured during the Eurobike Award ceremony on 3 July. Another 12 will receive a special distinction. Around 300 submissions from 35 countries were assessed in a multi-stage selection process in 9 categories according to criteria such as design, level of innovation, manufacturing quality and value for money.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - The February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2024) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the industry looks forward to the Taipei Cycle show next week, this will offer an opportunity to gauge the mood in the market. It will also reveal the continued significance of tradeshows for a global industry.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike organizer fairnamic is expanding its flagship trade fair Eurobike to two new locations. On March 28, 2024, the first Eurobike Istanbul will open its doors in Turkey and from April 30 to May 4, 2024, Asiabike Jakarta is due to celebrate its premiere in Indonesia.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Bike Europe will be present at Eurobike with an all-new presentation. Unlike previous Eurobike editions, not with a traditional booth, but an outstanding feature wall.
WUXI, China - "A successful €16 million funding round in combination with encouragingly positive feedback at Taipei Cycle Show and Shanghai Cycle Show confirms we are on track for further growth," say Okawa Motor Technology founder and CEO Luca Du. Recently the e-bike system supplier opened a European office in the Netherlands.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - European manufacturers and operators of cargo bikes are being called upon to participate in an online survey. Led by a group of bicycle associations including Cycling Industries Europe, the cargo bike surveys have been providing valuable insights since 2022.
DÜSSELDORF, Germany - The fifth edition of Cyclingworld proved that the organisation has found a successful concept to attract consumers to visit a bicycle show again. In two days and one evening, some 23,000 people attended the event, an increase of 30% compared to the last edition in 2019.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - With sustainable supply chains gaining ground on the industry's agenda, the WBIA will host an event dedicated to the topic at this year's Taipei Cycle Show. The event will include the launch of the WBIA principles for more sustainable supply chains as well as showcase the best practices of companies appointed by the WBIA members.
BRAGA, Portugal - Bosch has announced that it will start to extend its R&D and production capacities in existing Portuguese facilities in Ovar and Braga. According to Portuguese media reports, the project involves a total investment of €6.5 million.
CAPAVENIR, France - Moustache Bikes has outgrown its existing facility within 3 years since it moved into the building in Capavenir. Next year summer, the company expects to expand into the annex which is currently under construction.
KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - The founders of Bike Fun International, the largest bicycle manufacturer in the Czech Republic, have agreed on a transaction whereby Consillium, the Czech-based company owned by billionaire, Tomas Němec, will acquire a 100% share in BFI.
HAIBACH, Germany - Battery manufacturer, E-bike Vision, which started in 2011 with the production of replacement batteries for Panasonic has been renamed to Akku Vision. A growing portfolio outside of the e-bike segment has called for the change.
