鄰近市場並提升效率:中歐成自行車設廠熱點
波蘭,華沙(WARSAW)-2025年的一系列重大產業趨勢將塑造自行車及電動自行車產業的未來發展,其中一個趨勢為製造業回流(reshoring),以歐洲生產取代亞洲來提升市場彈性。

波蘭,華沙(WARSAW)-2025年的一系列重大產業趨勢將塑造自行車及電動自行車產業的未來發展,其中一個趨勢為製造業回流(reshoring),以歐洲生產取代亞洲來提升市場彈性。

DRESDEN, Germany - The Management Board of online bicycle retailer Bike24 Holding AG has adjusted its revenue forecast for the 2024 financial year downwards. At the same time, the company confirms its previous forecast for the adjusted EBITDA margin "based on the indicative results for the fourth quarter of 2024".

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The omnichannel brand Cowboy has announced a new strategic investor. Cypress Capital is leading a €5 million financing round supported by existing investors. Hongkong based Cypress Capital invested €3 million while other existing Cowboy partners Index Ventures, Hardware Club, Future Positive Capital, Isomer, and Exor together invested another €2 million.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The mission set out by the Taiwan Bicycle Association to improve the quality and average FOB prices of Taiwan-made products proved successful and continued into 2022. While the assembly of bicycles made its way to other low-cost countries in the region like Vietnam and Cambodia, Taiwan hasn't lost its once leading position completely.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the third consecutive year, the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) developed an online marketing campaign in close cooperation with its members. Bike Europe discussed the impact of this project and the industry's changing approach towards the market with TBA Secretary General Gina Chang.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Ahead of the lifting of the COVID-related entry restrictions by the Taiwanese authorities, the organisers of Taichung Bike Week announced that the industry event will take place again this September.

Darfon Group has been dedicated to the e-bike industry for many years via Darfon Electronics Corp's strength in R&D and manufacturing of key electronic components. Focusing on its core competencies of batteries and electronic controls, the Group has launched new-generation 21700 batteries and Shimano compatible batteries for e-bikes.

Prologo expands the 'Myown' family with an innovative sensor system based on textile sensors that can measure and map the pressure exerted on the saddle to find the ideal model for the athlete and his or her position on the bike in a few minutes and in a single session.

The official 2021 EU import statistics show that it is still the e-bike above all, while also the import of regular bicycles is increasing for the first time in years as well. Still demand could not be fulfilled easily.

The innovative power of Taiwan's bicycle industry was always strongly based on direct communication with the customers.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - At the Taipei Cycle 2022 kick-off event yesterday in Taipei, the winners of the annual design and innovations awards were revealed. A total of 33 entries were awarded of which 4 in the category 'e-bikes and drive units'. The six Gold Awards will be unveiled on the first day of Taipei International Cycle Show on 9 March 2022.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Thanks to strong ties with the automotive industry, Taiwan based Roxim includes the latest technology in its recently developed auto-brake rear light, the R7EA. This smart light will be on the market in spring 2022.

TAINAN, Taiwan - Rapid market developments in Europe made Taya Chain decide to invest in facility upgrades and planning production expansion for mid-range and high-end e-bikes. In addition, the chain producer is also expanding its manufacturing management service

TAIPEI, Taiwan - COVID-19 is once again turning the Taipei Cycle show schedule upside down. This morning show organiser TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announced that the physical show for next March has been postponed. The date for the next physical shows will be announced soon.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwanese bicycle industry is set to prosper in 2021. Record-low inventory at distributors, new lifestyle trends and continued growth momentum in the e-bike sector during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period will drive market growth forward, industry experts say. According to Taiwan's customs data, e-bike exports hiked in 2020 by almost 20% to more than 759,000 units.

YUANLIN, Taiwan - Taiwan's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Merida Industry Co., is not known for communicating detailed business figures. However, recently released data shows a reduction in delivery volume and value, but what counts the most is the bottom line:

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In cooperation with German cargo bike manufacturer Riese & Müller, the development team at TRP have designed a new disc brake specifically for cargo- and e-cargo bikes, named the TRP C2.3. The product is being introduced as Tektro's new premium cargo bike brake.

BARCELONA, Spain - Taiwanese bicycle component manufacturer, Glory Wheel, is to open up a facility in Barcelona after "seeing the need to service products and quickly deliver products to factories and offices in Europe". The company is now in the final stages of setting up the operation and plans to be fully running by the end of 2020.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The cancellation of Taipei Cycle Show for 2020, along with many other events organised by the Taiwan Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has resulted in the deployment of integrated online services and assisted manufacturers to create business opportunities online. On May 15th, TAITRA launched online 2D and VR exhibitions showcasing the latest cycling and sporting goods products.
Bike Europe向台灣自行車輸出業同業公會(TBA)理事長兼Merida董事長及總裁曾崧柱進行訪談,內容關於中國現在面對歐盟反傾銷稅及川普關稅的雙重壓力之下,貿易流量改變所帶來的影響。他認為歐洲會是台灣企業尋求替代生產基地的最佳首選。