BRUSSELS, Belgium - Greet Engelen (58) was the industry representative at the European institutions in Brussels for many years. On Friday 9 December, after living many years with Multiple Sclerosis she passed away.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The start of the new Eurobike concept and relocation to the city of Frankfurt am Main was probably an even bigger success than expected by Fairnamics, the new organiser of Eurobike. While the industry rides the high waves of the cycling boom and many voiced their appreciation over the new show location, a lot of industry insiders also expressed worries due to battery shortages.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - After four years as Head of Digital Business at Bosch eBike, Andreas Gahlert Dipl.-Ing. is leaving the company to start his own digital strategy consultancy. Gahlert was also co-founder and developer of Cobi and sold the company in November 2017 to Bosch eBike.
SUZHOU, China - LEV and e-bike battery manufacturer Phylion is since August 31, officially certified according to the EN50604-1:2016 EU lithium battery safety standard. On September 16, the TÜV Rheinland officially issued the certificate to Phylion, which makes it d.
ŠIAULIAI, Lithuania - E-bike and bicycle manufacturer Baltik Vairas has appointed Nerijus Gužauskas to the position of CEO, effective from 15 June 2021. As part of BV's existing senior management team, he has been heavily involved in the turn-around of Baltik Vairas which is now experiencing record order numbers. He takes over from Žilvinas Dubosas, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity.
ASSAMSTADT, Germany - Rechargeable battery experts, Ansmann, has announced changes in its supervisory and management board. The company which considers itself a market leader in the field of high-quality charging technology has appointed a 2nd generation family member as new chairwoman.
BAD SODEN, Germany - Ernst Brust succeeds Siegfried Neuberger as the new managing director of the German industry association, ZIV. Ernst Brust is one of the most renowned and knowledgeable bicycle experts in Germany. He will start in his new position as of 1st July 2020.
MONTRÉAL, Canada - Dorel Industries announced the appointment of Norman M. Steinberg to its Board of Directors. Steinberg is a strategic international corporate lawyer focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance.
VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - Effective immediately Rens Evers succeeds Harmen Treep as the new Commercial Director at Allegion's subsidiary
COLOGNE, Germany - After more than six years Klever Mobility Europe GmbH's general manager Fritz G. Baumgarten has left the Cologne-based company.
DOESBURG, the Netherlands - On 18 June Hans Drexler died unexpectedly at the age of 64. He was, by the end of 2013, the last owner of the Dutch
King Liu, the 82-year-old founder and chairman of Giant Manufacturing, has announced his retirement at the end of this year together with that of the
Kai Schultz is the new International Sales Manager at Messingschlager GmbH & Co KG. He will responsible for sales in the Americas, Asia and Oceania.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Innova Rubber Co. Ltd. is celebrating its 20th anniversary at this year's Taipei International Cycle Show. To mark the company ...
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Shimano Europe announced the establishment of a new subsidiary called Shimano Menat to represent the company's interest on the ...
Renowned French bike industry veteran Didier Huré opens a new chapter in his life by putting an end to his professional career. That career in the bike ...
Bike Europe consulted its readership for their opinions on the eMail newsletter and the monthly magazine recently. In order to obtain as many opinions ...
The Panther Werke AG Supervisory Board appointed Dirk Zwick as COO next to the other members of the management team, Michael Ulrich Schmidt and Michael ...
One month after the assignment of Jon Fernandez as the new general manager of Orbea, the next changes in the management team was announced by the ...
Gilles Lapierre, CEO of Lapierre and Marketing Manager Amada Bruck on the most striking new 2010 bike Lapierre presented at Eurobike 2009.
