HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The take-over of Accell Group by KKR and Teslin has entered a new stage now it will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam as of 22 August 2022. Accell Group will be converted into a private company with limited liability (B.V.). The company also received its first credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Moody's.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike 2022 marked the start of the bicycle tyre recycling program of Schwalbe. As the first bicycle tyre manufacturer worldwide, Schwalbe and its cooperation with the Technical University of Cologne and Pyrum Innovations have succeeded in developing an innovative and holistic tyre recycling process.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The take-over of Accell Group by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) and Teslin Alpine Acquisition has entered an all new phase now that Accell Group has provided more clarity on the acceptance of the order.
ALMERE, the Netherlands - Known for his sense for trading and lust for life, former owner of Dutch agency Buzaglo Ger Leeseman has passed away.
DUISBURG, Germany - In a farewell letter officially released on March 23, the Steelworks by Thyssenkrupp team tells its community that due to strategic considerations and with a heavy heart, it has made the decision to "end Steelworks production and cease distribution by the end of March 2021."
MILAN, Italy - Pirelli is now offering a specific tyre for the winter season ideal for urban bikes and e-bikes. The CYCL-e Winter (WT) tyre is designed to be used on difficult city asphalts, very cold surfaces (even below 0°C) or surfaces dusted with snow.
VELKE ORVIŠTĚ, Slovakia - "After more than 20 years, we are going to get rid of the high fragility of standard resin carbon composites, by introducing a new generation material," said Kellys Bicycles CEO Michal Divinec at the presentation of the company's MY 2021 range. The Slovakian company partnered with Belgium frame manufacturer Rein4ced for the introduction of their new e-bike frames for the Theos F series.
DELFT, the Netherlands - The Cycling Lab of the Delft Technical University (TU) opened its doors for the World Cycling Forum participants last month. In a series of presentations, they were informed on the background of the Cycling Lab and what this lab brings the bicycle industry.
MILAN, Italy - Two iconic Italian brands have found each other. In late April Pirelli announced its OEM partnership with Pinarello, whereby Pirelli
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in cooperation with Bike Europe are organising the "Taipei Cycle Forum 2018".
VIENNA, Austria - Bike sales in Austria turned around last year, compared to a disappointing 2013. Due to a rainy summer Austrians bought 6.8% fewer bikes in 2013. Better conditions in 2014 boosted sales again with a 5.1% increase. Also in Austria, e-bikes were outperforming all other categories.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Merida Industry made a strong start in 2015. Amidst difficult market circumstances in China, the group booked a robust increase in sales between January and July 2015. In the meantime the Taiwanese company also opened its e-bike dedicated plant in Taichung.
WEINSBERG, Germany - Unstable driving behaviour of e-bikes and speed pedelecs caused by the shimmy effect of the handlebar often causes accidents. The TLD inside steering damper can prevent this and ensure a trouble-free ride.
BAYONNE, France - Two years ago Cycleurope displayed the first prototype of its Hydrogen bike. Now it's no longer science fiction as the French postal service 'La Poste' has started testing 12 of the bikes for future general use.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Two years after the first announcements made by Vittoria on having acquired rights to use Graphene the company's first product made ...
NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - The UCI approval for using disc brakes in professional road racing and in races like the Tour de France is imminent. It's ...
SEOUL, South-Korea - Samsung SDI - as global leader in battery cells and modules - has acquired the battery pack business of Canadian Magna ...
CHICAGO, USA - SRAM will stop the production of the G8 and G9 gear hubs in its Dali facility in Taiwan. According to the component manufacturer this ...
IRVINE, USA — After opening a sales & service office in China last June, Bosch eBike Systems branched out to another continent last week. The company ...
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The annual Dutch bicycle industry show reflects the current importance of the e-bike category as it has been renamed ...
