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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...

Yota Cycles produces 250 e-bikes per day. – Photos Bike Europe

Yota Cycles one of Taiwan's recent e-bike production start-ups

NANTOU, Taiwan - The transition from a bicycle to e-bike centered industry brought major changes to Taiwan's export industry. New companies have been...

Senior representations from the Thai and Italian industry attended the inauguration of the new facility in early October. – Photos Vittoria

Vittoria opens carbon-neutral bicycle tyre factory in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - As part of its ambitious growth and investment plans, tyre manufacturer Vittoria has opened a new state-of-the-art factory in...

Tata Group’s new Contino Galactic 27.5 model is India’s first magnesium bike. – Photo Tata Group

Tata subsidiary invests in R&D to enter European market

LUDHIANA, India - Tata International bicycle subsidiary Stryder Cycles is planning to focus more on R&D to make bicycles for the international...

Poland: Europe's rising star in bicycle production

Poland: Europe's rising star in bicycle production

Amidst global shifts, disruptions in supply chains, and a renewed focus on environmental responsibility, many bicycle industry leaders are...

Techibike’s e-bike brand HoheAcht was named after the region where it is was originally made, but now it will be made in Bulgaria. – Photo Technibike/HoheAcht

Technibike shifts production from Germany to Eastern Europe

DAUN, Germany - Despite naming its relatively young e-bike brand HoheAcht after the region in Germany where it is based, bike supplier Technibike...

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

Bicycle production steadily converging in Europe

In recent years an increasing number of bicycle companies have opted for close to market production in Europe. Spurred on by the need for a...