瑞士，胡特維爾（HUTTWIL）－Flyer關閉瑞士廠的消息很遺憾已成事實，經過商議後，其執行長Andy Kessler上週宣布將裁員至少150名員工。這個發生在聖誕節前夕的壞消息，媒體也是透過經銷商和員工透露才得知，其母公司ZEG未發布任何訊息。

紐西蘭，羅托魯瓦（ROTORUA）－與其他同行或許失敗的經歷不同，新創企業Bike Matrix似乎在自行車行業的支持下，成功建立一個完整的自行車零件數據庫。這間紐西蘭公司現已吸引到許多大廠供應數據，這在過去是個鮮為人知的世界，該公司成功的祕訣是什麼？

柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－柬埔寨輸往歐盟的自行車出口復甦緩慢，因此該國五間組裝廠開始尋找新市場。柬國曾是歐盟主要自行車供應國，不過現在地位也受到其它自行車出口大國激烈競爭，如中國和孟加拉。

NEW DEHLI, India - Metro Tyres Limited is gearing-up to further expand the footprint of its house brand 'Ortem' in the European and US market. The Indian bicycle tyre manufacturer with production sites in Ludhiana has invested in doubling the tyre and tube production capacity of its export-oriented facility to also further expand into the private label business.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－今年Eurobike會場上出現一個新面孔，那就是發表Avinox驅動系統的無人機製造商Da Jiang Innovations（DJI）。該款輕量、扭力105Nm的驅動系統在該公司於2023年推出的電動登山車品牌Amflow上首次亮相。想購入的人潮大排長龍，這是今年Eurobike最吸睛的其中一項創新產品。

法國，聖康坦（SAINT QUENTIN）¬¬－Yamaha Motor Europe為快速供應歐洲電動自行車製造商並縮短交期，於法國聖康坦工廠設立全新馬達組裝產線。該廠由Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe經營，於上週舉辦開幕典禮。

ZEIST, the Netherlands - January is usually the time to look forward to the next 12 months. Industry peers will be happy to forget 2023 quickly. The past months gave a lot of uncertainty. The long-term outlook for the e-bike industry still created a positive mood during the Taipei Cycle Show in March 2023. How long will it take to return to this situation?

HAARLEM, the Netherlands - In times of excess stock or supply shortages, Blomson international has been in the market for many years to either provide the necessary floating capital or missing components. An online marketplace is now available for the industry to source those missing components to finish bicycle assembly.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - China's position as bicycle supplier for the European Union is rising rapidly. Last year the import of bicycles from China increased by more than 23% to almost 960,000 units. The latest 2021 EU imports statistics show some more remarkable shifts.

MUNICH, Germany - Specialized's decision to sell directly to consumers has left bicycle dealers unamused and sometimes reconsidering their relationship with the American company. In Germany, Alpha Bikes, reportedly the largest concept store in the country, is ending its collaboration and moving on with Giant.

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - EU-funded close-to-market bicycle production in Portugal is continuing to gain momentum. According to the national bicycle industry association ABIMOTA, the sales value in the first two months of this year increased year-on-year by almost 50% to nearly €110 million.

PRZASNYSZ, Poland - As many as 86% of respondents in a recent survey have noticed the growing popularity of e-bikes on the streets in Poland and 84% admit that e-bikes can be a convenient way to get around the countryside. Commissioned by the Polish bike manufacturer Kross, the survey shows that sales of e-bikes have huge potential for growth like in other European markets.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Packaging volumes continue to rise globally. No official figures for the bicycle industry are available, but looking at long supply chain legs, the contribution to the tonnes of plastic and carboard waste can be regarded as very substantial. The European industry organisations are launching an industry-wide commitment to reduce packaging.

NEW YORK, USA - An index of global supply chain pressure published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York clearly shows that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding a fair amount of 'extra pressure' to an already strained situation. The pressure index is now at an all-time high.

REDDITCH, UK - The UK's self-proclaimed largest bricks and mortar cycle retailer, Halfords, has released preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 2nd April 2021. The figures show the bike boom in the UK has yet to show signs of relenting with e-mobility sales up 94% and mechanical bikes 113%. Greater online and service sales are starting to replace traditional cycling product sales, is a further conclusion of the company.

LONDON, UK - Recent announcements from the UK's Halfords and the trade organisation, Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BAGB), both suggest that, despite the continuing sales surge, supply chain difficulties are cramping the growth of the market there.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - The e-bike and bicycle industry in Hungary is facing serious shortage of parts and components due to supply chain problems. This topic was addressed by Róbert Sipiczki, founder and managing director at the Hungarian manufacturer Bikefun Ltd. and secretary general of the Hungarian Cycling and Trade Association (MKKSZ) in the Hungarian media.

LYON, France - Retail chain Cyclable is solidifying its place as one the most important e-bike sellers in the trekking, travel, city and e-cargo bike categories in France. In 2020, the chain which operates around 60 stores domestically, registered a turnover of €53 million against €40 million in 2019. The chain sold 50% more e-bikes compared to 2019 and has big plans for the future.

WALS, Austria - Austrian sporting goods chain store giant Hervis Sport has announced a spring offensive, following the opening of a new flagship store in Innsbruck, Austria. This offensive relies not only on a chain store expansion in Austria, but in six further European countries in which they are already on the ground. The focus of this heralded spring offensive is on nothing but "bicycles, outdoor and even more stores."

REUTLINGEN, Germany - In an open publication, Bosch ebike Systems CEO Claus Fleischer, calls for a major change of the transport policy on the company's home market Germany. "We are lagging behind when looking at neighboring countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark. They can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a bicycle or e-bike, but changes in German society are stuck on bumpy bike paths."