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3D printed frames have been shipped since September 2021. – Photo Arevo

Arevo stops 3D-printed SuperStrata bike production

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - 3D-print frames were regarded as the next step in mass production of high-end frames. In January 2021, the Silicon...

Velo opens production facility in Vietnam

Velo opens production facility in Vietnam

Velo started operations in their new Vietnam factory in October 2022. Located in Protrade Industrial Park just 20km from Ho Chi Minh City, this area...

In the next phase this Vietnamese conglomerate eyes the European and other export-markets for their electric two-wheelers. - Photos Rob van Ginneken

Vietnamese conglomerate VinFast enters electric two-wheeler business

HANOI, Vietnam - The name VinFast is generally known in the automotive industry but the Vietnamese conglomerate is quickly expanding into other...

Cambodia’s bicycle industry is an important customer of Vietnam’s component industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Vietnam and Cambodia secure smooth bicycle component trade

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - To maintain the production of bicycles for the European market, Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to ensure the...

DDK Group expects the supply chain to ease now Vietnam has opened its borders again. - Photo Shutterstock

Supply chain expected to ease as Vietnam lifts restrictions

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - The recent announcement by Vietnam's government to drop COVID-19 restrictions including the opening of the borders for...

SR Suntour strives for safety, simplicity and technical progress

SR Suntour strives for safety, simplicity and technical progress

Well-known suspension specialist SR Suntour celebrated 10 million suspension units being produced globally back in 2010 and say their subsequent...

DDK Group invested millions to implement new production technologies. – Photos DDK

DDK Group invests millions in Vacuum Fitting Technology

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The integration of Foming TW ChangWa this year was the final stage of the consolidation of the DDK-Group. It also marks a €7...

Behind these gates of the Astro factory in Binh Duong Province, work commenced again on November 1st. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

Cautious factory openings in Vietnam raise hopes of easing supply...

BINH DUONG PROVINCE, Vietnam - The lockdown and subsequent factory closures in Vietnam have taken a heavy toll on the supply chain in the bicycle...

Waiting to re-open: Taiwan’s bicycle factories such as frame maker Astro-Tech & Co. in the Vietnamese province of Binh Duong. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

How quickly can Vietnam ease lead-times as bicycle factories begin...

BINH DUONG PROVINCE, Vietnam - In order to put a stop to the rampant Delta variant, Vietnam has been in lockdown by government decree for a whopping...

To meet increasing demand, DDK Group expands its Vietnam operation with new factories. Photo: Bike Europe

Saddlemaker DDK invests in new factories in Vietnam

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As with all other Asian bicycle parts manufacturers, saddle maker DDK Group has also reported overwhelming demand for their...