AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Following a historic year in 2022, the bike division of Pon Holdings has reported a 5% drop in 2023. Referring to the 'sharp correction' in the bicycle market during 2023, turnover in the Pon Bike division decreased by €100 million. However despite the pressure on prices and margins, "most of our quality brands managed to hold their own thanks to their strong market positions," explains Janus Smalbraak, CEO of Pon Holdings.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has announced today that it plans to adjust its production structure to "simplify operations and enhance efficiency". To do this Accell will merge its two facilities in Heerenveen, The Netherlands and relocate some of the current production to Accell's other European manufacturing facilities. Up to 150 job losses are expected.

MONTREAL, Canada - As part of the company's international business growth strategy, Argon 18 has appointed Patrick Flaherty as chief revenue officer (CRO). Flaherty has over twenty years' experience in the cycling industry, most recently at Specialized.

BANGKOK, Thailand - As part of its ambitious growth and investment plans, tyre manufacturer Vittoria has opened a new state-of-the-art factory in Bangkok, Thailand dedicated to the production of cotton tubular and clincher bicycle tyres. The carbon neutral factory will also be at the forefront of sustainable product development.

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.

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.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - For its 2023 edition the International Cargo Bike Festival has announced a new partnership and co-location. The event will take place on 24-26 November in Amsterdam in conjunction with Fully Charged Live Europe, a clean energy and electric vehicle show. The organisers hope to take advantage of shared decarbonisation objectives.

WAARDENBURG, the Netherlands - GreenMo Group, which leases e-bikes and electric scooters to prominent delivery outlets in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria and England has been declared bankrupt. According to the trustee, the company misjudged the growth opportunities.

LONDON, England - Two Chinese e-bike manufacturers who are new to the UK market should be allowed to move to a lower import tariff rate - this has been proposed by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), a body of the UK governments' Department for International Trade. With e-bike sales on the rise in the UK, "the change in tariff rate would help meet demand in this growing market," the TRA said in a statement.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Taiwanese saddle manufacturer, DDK, has around 150 saddles in its range. The newest addition is the Mini-Ma. On display at this years' Eurobike, the company has taken a 'less is more' approach with its latest product.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The 17th edition of the Battery Experts Forum is now underway in Frankfurt. In a change of date to coincide with Eurobike, more than 100 leading industry users, developers, opinion leaders as well as researchers from international companies and institutes will talk about the latest trends in batteries over the next 3 days.

MALLABIA, Spain - Basque bicycle cooperative, Orbea, reached a record sales volume of €282 million in 2021, with 81% coming from export markets. Last year, the cooperative also expanded its operational structure by adding 170 new jobs to its group and is very optimistic for the future.

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.

MECHELEN, Belgium - Helmet manufacturer, Lazer, has gone back to the drawing board on impact absorption protection and developed a new patented new technology, KinetiCore. Inspired by the crumple zones in cars, the technology offers integrated rotational impact protection and provides what they call "next-level brain protection."

One of the new names on the 2012 Taipei International Cycle Show exhibitors list is the one of Gazelle; part of the Pon Bicycles Business Group. ...

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德國，COLOGNE- 位於越南，與歐洲最大經銷商ZEG合作的Pegasus自行車的工廠的工作情況為何?這是由前Porsche執行長Wendelin Wiedeking領軍的Pegasus品管團隊此次前往參訪位於胡志明市工廠的主要原因。

中國，上海- SRAM在過去幾個月來雇用了新的人員，並重組了亞洲區銷售與行銷組織。「我們的目標是提供更直接、最快速、更有效率的專屬服務。」SRAM發言人解釋。

荷蘭，HEERENVEEN- 儘管對更高的營業額和營業利潤有著高度期待，Accell Group 2013年全年淨利潤整體看來要低於去年的水準。尤其針對重組荷蘭與北美組織的花費也是原因之一。

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The eight edition of the Eurobike Demo Day will be relocated to the exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen. The date will ...