With numerous investments, Central Europe is seeking to play a bigger role in (e)bike production. - Photo Bike Europe
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Proximity and efficiency: Central Europe attracts more bike production

WARSAW, Poland - In 2025 a series of significant industry trends will mark the future development of the bicycle and e-bike industry. One of these trends is the ongoing reshoring of production and improving market flexibility by manufacturing in Europe instead of Asia.

All aluminum 6061 used in frame building for Romet is sourced in Poland. Production of lightweight and durable bicycle frames using low-emission aluminium delivered from Polish smelters.– Photos Bike Europe
E-bike and bicycle factory

In-house aluminium frame production gives Romet ultimate flexibility

PODGRODZIE, Poland - The combination of aluminum frame production, a painting line and assembly on one location gives Romet a rather unique market position. Only a few factories in Europe operate their own frame production. What did the frame production bring to Romet, 5 years after the opening of the facility?

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Central Europe as an e-bike production hub

For reshoring production and improving market flexibility by manufacturing in Europe instead of Asia, the central European countries have always played a key role. Although no country has taken a leading role, like Portugal, that does not mean that the region plays a secondary role within the industry. Several new facilities were started in recent years and existing ones upgraded their output quality.

“In the first half of 2025 we expect the market situation will improve again while in the second half of the year and in 2026 the market will recover again.” – Photo Bike Europe
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Romet president: 'Now is the moment to invest for the future'

PODGRODZIE, Poland - Based in the southeast of Poland, Romet has been in the bicycle industry for more than 75 years. Operating in a total of three factories spread out over the country, Romet holds a strong position in its home market, but is also one of the well-known players in the European OEM market. Romet president Wieslaw Grzyb is now preparing the company to take the next step on the export market, both for OEMs as well as the brand Romet.

The Get Technical 2024 in Katowice, Poland will include workshops on innovative products and how to implement them into the production process. – Photo the sppot
Shows & Events

Get Technical to focus on boosting efficiency in surface finishing

KATOWICE, Poland - Technical expertise and efficiency take centre stage at one of the sppot's BIG3 events - Get Technical. This year, the event will be hosted by partners, Wagner, in Poland from November 20th to 21st.Wagner will also open its doors to its new state-of-the art-facility.

VeloBank predicts that the market development of e-bikes may be faster than in the established markets. - Photo Chrostowski Rowery
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Polish e-bike market value close to € 300 million

WARSAW, Poland - The total value of the Polish e-bike and bicycle market combined is expected to reach PLN 4.9 billion (€1,13 billion) in 2024. Also the sale of e-bikes has started to increase significantly and is already valued at PLN 1.25 billion (€ 289 million).

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