IFMA Reports -7% Trade Visitors
COLOGNE, Germany - 20,000 trade visitors made their way to the IFMA last Thursday and Friday, according to KoelnMesse estimates. That is 7% down ...
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AXA Stenman Changes Financial Structure
VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - Private equity firm Bencis Capital and AXAs management have gained 100% of AXA Stenmans shares. Among the selling ...
<b>EU 2005:</b> Production Shifts from Asia to Eastern Europe
LUXEMBOURG - The new anti-dumping duties for China and Vietnam that came into force July 14, 2005 in combination with the enlargement of the EU in 2004 ...
Campagnolo celebrates 75th anniversary
VICENZA, Italy - The famous Italian brand kicks off its 75th anniversary in 2008 with an art contest. Fans can create the graphics for the Bora wheel. ...
Humpert Acquires Friko Brand Name
WICKEDE, Germany - Humpert GmbH & Co. KG have acquired the name and logo of traditional handlebar maker and former competitor Friko from the insolvents ...
Rumour of the Week
MAARSSEN, the Netherlands - This weeks rumour is not on a specific company but a show. Its about the China-Europe Bicycle & Electric Cycle Show which is ...
Tokyo Cycle Show Shifts To Trade-Only Format
TOKYO, Japan - After 17 years as a general exhibition with public days, the Tokyo Show is moving to a business-only model this year, with a new name and ...
ECF and ETRA Make a Commitment
BRUSSELS, Belgium - ECF President Manfred Neun and ETRA President Nigel Hill have recently signed an agreement in principle on the cooperation between ...
Revolutionary Logistics at Franchising Formula for Bike Shops
BREDA, The Netherlands A stock-turn ratio of six per year is unheard of for bike shops. However, this is one of the goals that the new hard franchising ...
ZEG Launches Two Shop Formulas
COLOGNE, Germany German retail organization ZEG is launching two shop formulas. One of these is Bike Arena; the international formula for bigger shops. ...
Avon Bicycle Closes Two Units
LUDHIANA, India - The Avon Bicycle Component Private Limited, located in Ludhiana, is all set to close two of its units, rendering 306 workers ...
Bikex India Indian Show for the Two Wheeler Industry
NEW DELHI, India A new two wheeler show 1st International Bikex India is all set to make its mark in January 2007 to fill a void in the two wheeler ...
Brazil Cycle Maker Brasil & Movimento Cancels IPO Plans
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazilian motorcycle and bicycle manufacturer Brasil & Movimento SA decided to cancel its initial public offering of shares on the ...
Canadian Cycling Industry Applauds Surtax Rejection
TORONTO, Canada The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) is voicing its support and appreciation for the Government of Canadas decision to reject ...
Wheels Come Off Belarus Economy
MINSK, Belarus (March 22) - In a sign of things to come, workers at the Minsk Bicycle and Motorcycle Factory protested in November about unpaid wages. ...
Bicycles to Cost More
NEW DELHI, India (Mar 3) - The Indian bicycle industry has hinted at a marginal increase of 1.5-2 % in the prices of bicycles following re- imposition ...
Kroymans Corporation Sells Smits Wholesalers
CAPPELLE A/D IJSSEL, Netherlands (Feb 23) - Dutch Kroymans Corporation (the biggest car importer in the Netherlands, with 18 brands) announced today ...
Rigida Revamping Factory for Flexibility
BOXMEER, The Netherlands (Feb 1) - Rim maker Rigida is seriously revamping their Dutch factory, reason: production methods must become more flexible. ...
Taiwan's Bicycle Exports Outstrip US$900 Million
TAIPEI, Taiwan (Jan 17) The export value of Taiwan-made bicycles in 2005 is expected to outstrip US$900 million, a new record high, and the volume is ...
Tour d' Afrique 2006
CAIRO, Egypt (Jan 19) - Starting alongside The Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt, 43 riders, which includes 9 South Africans, 14 Canadians, 6 Americans, 4 Swiss, ...