MUNICH, Germany - Dominating headlines in the first half of 2021 were reports on acquisitions, company mergers, the entry of investors from outside the industry, as well as IPOs. For Ralf Kindermann, long-term bicycle industry expert in both trade and manufacturing,
OLDENBURG, Germany - Steel frame specialist bike brand, vsf fahrradmanufaktur, has, until now, been associated with touring and utility bikes. However, their recent launch of a high quality, limited edition gravel bike looks to expand their reputation into a new product category.
MUNICH, Germany - Is the supply chain problem really creating further opportunities for newcomers? The founding duo of the CIP Group are sure they've caught the right moment for their fledging micro-mobility platform Mocci. With their Smart Pedal Vehicle (SPV), they say they have not reinvented the bicycle or pedelec, but they have developed a new class of vehicle. What kind of e-cargo bike are they talking about? And for whom is it created?
FRANKFURT, Germany - The name change from 'Ebike the Original' to 'Ebike Advanced' by German e-bike supplier E Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH came together with the announcement of a sustainability strategy as well as the introduction of new products.
MUNICH, Germany - Initially IAA Mobility organiser Messe Munich sent out an exclusively positive and superlative review on the premiere of their mobility trade show. A few days later, Tobias Gröber, Managing Director of the Consumer Goods Division at Messe Munich and responsible for the event spoke out again.
BERLIN, Germany - The Berlin-based e-bike division of German automotive supplier, Brose Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, has appointed a new managing director. On 1 August, Dr André Luhn took this position over from Dr Thomas Leicht, who will retire at the end of the year.
BAUNACH, Germany - Messingschlager, the operator of Europe's largest warehouse for bicycle parts, has modernised and expanded its fully automated high-bay and small-parts warehouse. It has also replaced the existing warehouse management software to ensure short shipping times and flexible processing. At a total investment of €6 million, the warehouse now features modern multi-order picking stations offering high accuracy.
FÜRTH, Germany - The Daum-Group took back control over its well-known 'Moover' technology after the German e-step scooter maker Metz Mecatech GmbH applied for insolvency last August and was ultimately dissolved. The company Metz Mobility GmbH, which is part of the Daum-Group has reintroduced the 'Moover' e-step scooter and will also expand its product portfolio with a compact e-bike.
SponsoredA fair trade resource for green mobility: The Marathon E-Plus rolls on fair trade rubber - as the first bicycle tyre worldwide. Schwalbe is the only tyre manufacturer associated with Fair Rubber e.V., which pays out the full amount of the premiums to small farm cooperatives.
SCHRAMBERG, Germany - "In 2020, our gears were in approximately one of every two e-bikes sold in Europe," declares Pierluca Sartorello, CEO of hGears. On the back of this success, the global manufacturer of high-precision gears and components, who counts Bosch and Schaeffler among its clients, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2021.
BERLIN, Germany - German cargobike expert Arne Behrensen and his team will hold the first virtual Cargobike Academy on November 26. The four panels being offered via Zoom were originally planned to take place as part of the Cargo Area on the now-cancelled Eurobike 2020 special edition.
BERLIN, Germany - Automotive supplier and e-bike drive manufacturer Brose and connectivity expert Comodule have teamed up to present the Brose Connected Drive, the first coordinated, modular plug-and play solution for e-bike sharing.
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
DRESDEN, Germany - EMEC-Prototyping is commemorating its 10-year anniversary with a move to new headquarters. The new facility will support their expansion plans and house a large-scale test laboratory.
DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Therefore, transparency in the supply chain is a prominent topic on the German manufacturers' agenda. In this interview, CEO Dr. Sandra Wolf explains this ongoing and long-term process, and the steps taken to drive it forward every year.
GROSSHELFENDORF, Germany -Fritzmeier Group, the parent company of niche carbon e-bike manufacturer M1 Sporttechnik GmbH, has fallen victim to a criminal cyber-attack. Production is currently operating in emergency mode. This follows a similar cyber-attack on the Prophete Group, which ultimately contributed to its insolvency.
BERLIN, Germany - In addition to the regular market for e-bikes, the replacement market is becoming increasingly important in Germany. No less than 25% of consumers who intend to buy an e-bike already owns one. This is a significant increase compared to previous years.
SAALFELD, Germany - The issue of recycling frames is high on the circular agenda to make the bicycle industry more sustainable. V Frames makes it possible thanks to its carbon composite material in combination with a high level of robotization. MD Michael Mueller on how this could change the bicycle industry.
ALTENBERGHE, Germany - Today bicycle and e-bike manufacturer AT Zweirad reports that on 28 October this year high-end components for their Velo de Ville branded bikes were stolen. About 600 RockShox shocks in addition to some Gates pulleys were taken.
EMSTEK, Germany - Production started already in March this year, but last Thursday September 15, Pon.Bike celebrated the official opening of the new Kalkhoff facility. Stretching over 28,000 square meters and next to the warehouse built in 2016, the factory houses an ultra-modern assembly and painting facilities.
