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  • “Simplon stands for inspiring quality, sustainable innovation and Austrian tradition - and that's exactly what we want to continue to drive forward at full speed,” emphasises new Simplon CEO Christoph Mannel. - Photo Simplon
    Company10 Feb 25

    Restructuring complete as Simplon starts anew in season 2025

    HARD, Austria - Modular bike builder Simplon Fahrrad GmbH has successfully completed its restructuring process under self-administration. With the support of the previously announced new owner SOL Capital Management, Austria's second-largest bicycle manufacturer is now starting the upcoming cycling season in a stronger position.

  • This duo will steer Simplon's future: the newly designated CEO Christoph Mannel (left) and CFO Gerhard Buchmüller. – Photo Eva Sutter
    Mergers & Acquisitions16 Dec 24

    Austrian investor takes over ailing compatriot Simplon

    VIENNA, Austria - After a three-month restructuring process a new investor has secured the successful restart of Austrian custom-bike builder, Simplon. SOL Capital Management GmbH announced an undisclosed capital injection by one of its funds securing the future of the bike manufacturer.

  • Bike maker Simplon is facing strong headwinds. - Photo Dieter Wertz
    Insolvency & Chapter 1126 Sep 24

    Simplon applies for Chapter 11 status as restructuring procedures...

    HARD, Austria - Business has not always gone smoothly at Austria's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Simplon Fahrrad GmbH. How big these problems were, became public when the shareholders replaced the management at the end of 2023. This year's industry-wide double-digit sales drop left a real skid mark on Simplon's revenue, forcing them to apply for a Chapter 11 status this week to support the ongoing restructuring process.

  • The new top man at Simplon: industry newcomer and managing director Stephan Wabnegger. - Photo Simplon
    People2 Mar 23

    Simplon shareholders replace management duo

    HARD, Austria - The company shareholders of Austria's second-largest bicycle manufacturer Simplon Fahrrad GmbH have appointed Stephan Wabnegger as managing director with immediate effect. In a rather surprising move for outsiders, the previous managing director duo, consisting of CEO Stefan Vollbach and COO Thomas Zenker, are resigning from their corporate functions and will leave the company.

  • Expansion at the Simplon site will allow almost doubling the existing production capacity in single-shift operation and make processes more efficient. - Photo Simplon
    Company25 Mar 21

    Simplon looks to almost double production capacity with site expansion

    HARD, Austria - Austria's second-largest bicycle producer Simplon Fahrrad GmbH has set the course for further growth: the company's parent Simplon Holding has acquired a neighbouring property to facilitate an "almost doubling of the existing production capacity". Due for completion by the end of the year, the new site will also house a large experience centre.

  • Thomas Zenker has taken over the role as COO and second managing director at Simplon alongside CEO Stefan Vollbach. - Photo Simplon
    Austria24 Nov 20

    Simplon appoints COO to handle expansion

    HARD, Austria - In the past five years the Austrian manufacturer Simplon increased its turn-over from €18 million to €44 million at the end of fiscal year in September 2020. For model year 2021, Simplon reports an increased order intake of more than 40% compared with model year 2020.

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