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Through the collaboration with Refurb Battery, Accell Group aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its e-bikes. – Photo Batavus

Accell Group partners to repurpose used e-bike batteries

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has announced a new collaboration to take a significant step in reducing CO2 emissions by giving a second...

The decision to stop production in Waldsassen seems to be part of a wider restricting and aligning of operations at Accell Group. – Photo Ghost

Accell Group closes German Ghost factory

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the...

The Raleigh Bicycle Company is one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in the world and has been in Accell Group’s hands since 2012. – Photo Raleigh

Raleigh cuts UK jobs in move to align with Accell Group

NOTTINGHAM, England - Citing a challenging market, UK bike manufacturer Raleigh is cutting jobs and relocating its headquarters. The measures are...

The training programme is targeted at Asian factories to raise awareness of their critical role in achieving a net zero cycling world. - Photo Bike Europe

Industry front runners collaborate on sustainable supply chain...

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Up to 95% of a company's carbon emissions take place when extracting, sourcing and producing bike materials and components....

Incoming CEO Tjeerd Jegen has more than 25 years of expertise in global retail companies. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group appoints new CEO

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO and Chair of the Management Board. Starting 1 November 2023, Jegen who...

Bicycle brands in the Accell Group portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe and Carqon. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group sees Fitch Rating drop for second time in months

HOOFDORP, the Netherlands - Citing "limited progress on addressing supply chain challenges, which has eroded liquidity headroom and led to deeply...

High inventory levels show that Accell Group followed the pack in the aftermath of the pandemic. - Photo Sparta

Accell Group sees setback in financial position

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group's 2022 financial report is a remarkable indication of the huge change in the industry from shortage to...

“I am very motivated to contribute to the further development of SSU's future growth,” said Ton Anbeek after his appointment to the board of directors at Signa Sports United. – Photo Bike Europe

Signa Sports appoints former Accell Group's CEO Ton Anbeek to board

BERLIN, Germany - The appointment of former Accell Group CEO Ton Anbeek to the board of directors will help Signa Sport United to elevate its online...

The Babboe frames will soon be made in the Netherlands instead of Asia. – Photo Babboe

Accell Group to source bicycle frames in the Netherlands

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group has relocated the sourcing of cargo bike frames from Asia to the Netherlands. Both based in Heerenveen,...

New Board of Management members at Accel (ltr.): COO Jonas Nilsson, CDO Mia Ruotsala and CFO Toine van Doremalen. – Photo Accell

Accell Group reorganises Board of Management with three new members

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The Supervisory Board of Accell Group has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Management....