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Suitable components from irreparable drives undergo intense inspection and cleaning before assembly. – Photo Brose

Brose tackling waste with remanufactured motor production

BERLIN, Germany - Drive system manufacturer Brose started the serial remanufacturing process for its old e-bike drives in 2021 and has been...

The future of bike assembly machines

The future of bike assembly machines

In the dynamic world of bike assembly, manufacturers persistently pursue innovative solutions to refine their production processes. The challenge...

The current factory of A. Dugast tyres was only opened in June 2022 as an integrated part of the north Europe headquarters of Vittoria. – Photo Bike Europe

Vittoria moves A Dugast production from the Netherlands to Thailand

BREMBATE, Italy - Only one and a half years after the opening of an all-new facility in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands, Vittoria has announced the...

The helmet manufacturer BSA which has been working for Uvex Group for almost 30 years will close by the end of 2024. – Photo Uvex Group

Uvex Group to close its German bicycle helmet production

OBERNZELL, Germany - Cycling and sports gear manufacturer Uvex Group announced the closure of one of its European production locations in a strategic...

According to its website, Shimano supplier Kwang Li Industry Sdn Bhd was founded in 1992 to provide services for the assembly of bicycle components. – Photo Kwang Li Industry

Shimano under fire: Reports of modern slavery at Malaysian supplier

PEKAN NENAS, Malaysia - Shimano is having to investigate one its Malaysia suppliers, Kwang Li Industry, following an investigation by a UK newspaper...

In three years, the Vélo Factory, operated by Cyclelab Group, should be able to produce 15,000 bikes across all segments. – Photo Cyclelab Group

Cyclelab opens OEM bicycle factory in France

L'ISLE-JOURDAIN, France - More and more bicycle factory initiatives are being launched in France. The latest is that of the Cyclelab Group located in...

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...

In Spain production and sales volumes are still above 2019 levels. – Photo Bike Europe

Spanish bicycle production slows down quickly to adjust to market...

MADRID, Spain - In line with all market expectations, the production volume of the bicycle industry in Spain decreased by 34.7% last September...

The export of bicycles from China continued to fall in the first eight months of 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

Chinese bicycle industry in search of compensation for export slump

BEIJING, China - The bicycle and e-bike industry in China is urgently looking for new market as export to both the European Union and the US have...

The French Secretary General for Investment Bruno Bonnel (second from the right) visited the Valeo e-drive factory. – Photo Préfecture de la Vienne

Valeo steps up e-drive series production in 2024

CHATELLERAULT, France - For 2024 the French automotive and e-bike supplier Valeo projects to manufacture 500 drive units per week, or 25,000 for the...