In Brose's view "expertise from the automotive sector is helping to make cycling safer and more comfortable". Brose is presenting its ideas at Eurobike.

The company is considering an all-out entry in the e-bike sector. It's a major Dutch industrial conglomerate which is owner of a car manufacturing plant

KARLSTEIN, Germany - One of Europe's leading system provider and intelligent battery specialist BMZ GmbH celebrated the official opening of two new production, logistics and administration buildings. The new area was added to the existing 7,000 square meter production facility at its German headquarters in Karlstein.

BERLIN, Germany - The 2015 sales statistics presented this morning by industry association ZIV show that the German bike market performed outstandingly. Cycling has become a popular again in Germany resulting in an increase in sales and production of bicycles, e-bikes, parts and components on the home market as well as in export.

OSAKA, Japan - In its summary of the company's 2015 financial results Shimano reports on brisk demand for high-end, e-bike related products in Europe. Despite lower sales volumes, Shimano still managed to continue its double digit growth in 2015. Net sales in bicycle components increased by 14.6% to JPY 314,010 million (€2,463mn) while operating as well as net income increased with even bigger numbers.

HILVERSUM, the Netherlands - An earlier this week broadcasted Dutch TV program on consumer affairs presented the outcome of a survey under its test-panel of 20,000 electric bikers. The conclusion was that over 25% of all e-bike batteries are faulty.

SHANGHAI, China - China's electric bike industry experienced its first production drop in the past 15 years. During the first half of 2014, the production of the top 50 e-bike manufacturers dropped by 1.98%; a big contrast to the annual average 30% increase in the past.

COLOGNE, Germany - The biggest motorcycle, bicycle and e-bike market in South America is made easier to access for companies in Europe as the Cologne Messe started a cooperation with the Brazilian industry association ANFAMOTO. A delegation from Brazil consisting interested in developing new contacts for import and export will visit the 2016 Intermot show.

TOKYO, Japan - E-bikes were the driving force of Japan's bicycle market in 2014. Despite the fact that sales in units dropped; money-wise the Japanese market was still able to record growth. However, it's doubtful this will continue in 2015 when looking the latest figures.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has announced a new collaboration to take a significant step in reducing CO2 emissions by giving a second life to discarded e-bike batteries. The partnership with Refurb Battery "aims to increase the circularity of the entire bike battery in the future."

Czech rubber manufacturer Rubena has completed the withdrawal from the previous Mitas brand, and is focusing on refreshing its original Rubena brand for the entire range of tyres and inner tubes for bicycles.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Qwic was always known as one of the early innovators in the e-bike market in the Netherlands. According to Qwic an unexpected tax bill made brand owner Hartmobile decide to apply for insolvency in self-administration last week, followed by a bankruptcy this morning. This decision will also impact the start of the new automatic frame production line at VDL in Breda, the Netherlands.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Micromobility.com is the first take-over candidate for VanMoof which comes forward in public. The American e-scooter and e-bike manufacturer published an announcement stating, "we submitted a non-binding bid to acquire VanMoof Amsterdam."

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Pon.Bike is building on the number of brands in its portfolio with the acquisition of premium cycling shoe brand, Nimbl. Headquartered in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy, Nimbl was founded in 2020 and has since expanded its business worldwide. The sale price has not been disclosed.

After the supply chain disruptions of 2020 caused tremendous manufacturing upheaval, many European businesses started to ponder the idea of moving production closer to home to meet consumer demands. In fact, with sustainability now at the centre of most business decisions, using more local production facilities has proven an obvious solution; both in terms of offering more security and reducing carbon emissions.

WÜLFRATH, Germany - The sharp rise in demand for Puky kids and juvenile bicycles as well as its mountain bikes has prompted the German children and youth bike brand to start additional production in Poland.

HAMBURG, Germany - 82% of supply chain professionals in China expect container prices to rise in January 2025, according to a survey by Container xChange. The survey also highlighted that supply chain participants are preparing for three key disruptions this year; tariffs, geopolitical risks, and structural overcapacity. These disruptions are expected to keep demand and supply dynamics volatile well into 2025 with a potential impact on the bicycle industry.

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ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - The Shift Cycling Culture initiative motivated the industry to start talking about sustainability. In the meantime a long list of CEOs and company owners signed the industry-wide climate commitment. "Also the bicycle industry has a responsibility to cut CO2 emissions," says Erik Bronsvoort, director of Shift Cycling Culture.