越南，平陽- 知名車架製造商ASTRO工廠在暴動中受創後，於上星期宣布暫停其在越南的車架生產製造。貨架製造商Bor Yueh的工廠同樣也受到嚴動的損害。KMC和建大輪胎則已恢復營運。

The July 15, 2010 announcement of the drop of the 34.5% anti-dumping duty on Vietnam made bikes imported into the EU, encouraged lots of former bike ...

After first issuing statements on the cumulated losses the bike industry in China endured during the 17 years of European anti-dumping duties (see last ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The latest measure of the European Union must prevent the use of Macao as an escape route for anti-dumping duties. It is reported ...

PARIS, France (November 15) - Brian Montgomery, Chairman of the European Bicycle Manufacturers' Association is warning Chinese, Taiwanese, and ...

COLOGNE, Germany - A & J Ent. Co. Ltd from Taiwan announced during the IFMA Show in Cologne that it will start bicycle production in Cambodia next ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Since 1998, Russia and China have enjoyed a special regime in the case of European dumping investigations because they are ...

Last week Wim van de Camp (photo) Rapporteur of the EU Committee on the Internal Market & Consumer Protection (IMCO) which is handling the review of ...

LUDHIANA, India - The shift towards increasing automation in bicycle manufacturing, graduating towards high-end components and the return of major OEMs like Avon Cycles & TI Cycles all marked the recently concluded CFOSE 2024 (Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo). Held from 1-3 February in Ludhiana, India, and with a greater focus on e-bikes, the show highlighted Indian company's urge to spread their footprints globally.

RIMSTING, Germany - German bike-, sports- and streetwear supplier Maloja Clothing GmbH & Co. KG's has made a clear close-to-the-market statement by taking over the second half of Austrian apparel production holding, VioModa GmbH. Production facilities in Bulgaria are a major draw in the deal.

History always repeats itself, but never in the same way. The 2003 SARS pandemic had a big impact on the bicycle industry at that time, but the outcome was very different than today. In the current crisis, some people have acted based on what happened then, like a former Shell executive who was based in Asia in 2003.

ZIRNDORF, Germany - At Eurobike 2018 Metz made its debut in the e-bike industry as a supplier of mid-motor systems. The introduction of the high-quality, Made in Germany manufactured e-step scooter 'Moover' got even more attention. Both projects failed and Metz Mecatech GmbH applied for insolvency on 25 August.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling has an essential role to play in the European Green Deal, which aims to achieve a 90% reduction in transport emissions by 2050, the three major European cycling associations have jointly agreed. Investments in infrastructure and policy framework are key to success they say.

VERONA, Italy - Cycling clothing manufacturer, Alé has launched a new collection, Velocity G+, which will "arm cyclists with a precious ally that is as thin as an atom: graphene. The graphene-based fabric helps cyclists push their performances to the max while keeping their bodies at the ideal temperature," the company claims.

COLOGNE, Germany - The German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM) and Koelnmesse have decided to suspend Intermot 2020 - an event it originally planned to host from 6 to 11 October 2020. An alternative digital format is under preparation and will be implemented by the year's end. The next physical edition of the biennial event will now be scheduled in 2022.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a 2,5 hour webinar Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) CEO Kevin Mayne called for "the creation of an e-bike access fund so that these can be available to everyone throughout the EU, to buy, to share and to enable small businesses to buy e-cargo bikes." Over 500 people attended the virtual conference last Tuesday.

The drastic implications of the coronavirus crisis on the bicycle industry in Europe are rapidly becoming visible. Companies are looking for both creative as well as radical solutions to adapt new measures to safeguard their businesses for the future. Here an overview of the latest developments.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus have been in place some for weeks now and the impact on the bicycle industry becomes more and more visible. Sales have even jumped in some countries, while others are still struggling with the new situation. What is happening on the e-bike and bicycle markets?

CIE expert group steps up to smart mobility challenge

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling Industries Europe 2020 Summit will be all about how cycling industries can transform Europe's mobility sector and massively contribute to reaching the goals set in Europe's Green Deal.