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Schwalbe’s Green Marathon tyre was welcomed in 2023 as the company’s most sustainably produced product to date. – Photo Schwalbe

Economic and inventory woes push Schwalbe turnover down 30%

REICHSHOF, Germany - Tyre manufacturer Schwalbe has reported a turnover of €237 million in 2023, down 30% from a record year in 2022. Dampened...

It is currently no longer possible to plan ahead to meet demand at two parallel production sites,” explains Frank Bohle, CEO of Schwalbe in a company statement. – Photo Bike Europe

All Schwalbe tyre and tube production moving to Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Schwalbe announced yesterday the strategic realigning of its production and will manufacture all tyres and tubes...

“CSR reports are not just about setting a target for 2050, but also developing a path and actions of how to get there,” explains Sandra Brandt, Executive Director of Shift Cycling Culture. - Photo Bike Europe

The rise of CSR reporting in the bicycle industry

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports are becoming a more regular occurrence from companies operating in the bicycle...

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....

Schwalbe’s flagship model, the Marathon which entered the market 40 years ago becomes the first product to “close the loop” and be made from used tyres. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe recycles used tyres to turn the Marathon 'green'

REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe has claimed a new 'first' with the launch of a bicycle tyre made from used tyres. With 34% lower carbon emissions than...

The company headquarters in Reichshof, Germany employs 204 people. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe achieves record turnover in 2022

REICHSHOF, Germany – Tyre manufacturer, Schwalbe increased its turnover to €335 million in 2022, a growth of more than 20% compared to the previous...

20,000 tyres have finally been collected for recycling after a long wait. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe recycling scheme embraced by retailers

REICHSHOF, Germany - The fact that a German bike store owner had to wait 23 years for a tyre recycling scheme is a tell-tale sign of how lagging the...

“Recycling should not be done at any price,” said Holger Jahn, Schwalbe‘s COO. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe tyre recycling project a big step to make cycling more...

FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike 2022 marked the start of the bicycle tyre recycling program of Schwalbe. As the first bicycle tyre manufacturer...

Every new Schwalbe inner tube already contains 20% recycled content.

Schwalbe inner tube recycling as a prime example of circular economy

Already available in five European countries, cyclists can hand in their old bicycle inner tubes to their specialist dealer instead of simply...

“We have established ourselves as a benchmark for e-bike tyres,” claims Frank Bohle, managing director of Ralf Bohle GmbH whose Schwalbe brand is a market leader for bicycle tyres in Europe.

E-bike boom continues to spur Schwalbe to record sales

REICHSHOF, Germany - Tyre manufacturer, Schwalbe has reported record sales of €273 million for 2021. High quality e-bike products and a focus on...