Jan-Willem van Schaik

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The EU-Commission writes in a statement that, “the request is based on the grounds that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in continuation of dumping and recurrence of injury to the European industry.” – Photo Bike Europe

EU Commission opens expiry review for anti-dumping on China made...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The use of anti-dumping and anti-circumvention duties as a trade regulation for e-bikes from China has been much discussed in the...

Industry stakeholders gathered in Berlin to discuss the impact of the proposed forest regulations in Germany – Photos ZIV

German Federal Forest Act puts MTB market in danger

BERLIN, Germany - In 2024, the German Federal Forest Act is to be comprehensively reformed after around 50 years. According to industry stakeholders,...

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...

The number of bicycles the EU imported last year from Cambodia is the lowest in 7 years. – Photo Shutterstock

Cambodia's position as leading bicycle exporting nation on the brink

PHNOM PENH - The Cambodians were still hoping for better times and more export to cater for the seasonal festivals in the Western countries in the...

"The CIE and CONEBI sustainability expert group is a joint effort of which I am just the chairperson,"explains Alex Thun. - Photo Thun

'We are only the start of regulation on sustainability'

ENNEPETAL, Germany - The initiation of several industry initiatives during 'Sustainability Day' at Eurobike raised a lot of attention for the topic....

Will over capacity lead to dumping and subsequently to anti-dumping duties? – Photo Bike Europe

EU confirms risk of overcapacity in e-bike battery production

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Massive investments in battery production supported by state aid from the Chinese government could eventually lead to the...

Metal 3D printing is known for offering significant advantages in manufacturing high-difficulty complex structural parts for bicycles. – Photos BLT

3D printed titanium alloy components launched by BLT and Titan Super...

XI'AN, China - In close collaboration with metal additive manufacturing solution provider Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), frame and bicycle...

Reducing carbon emissions during the production process will be a challenge for the bicycle industry in Taiwan. - Photo Bike Europe

ESG implementation takes crucial steps in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Sustainability was never a leading topic on the political agenda in Taiwan until late 2022. The country's isolated position in...

Despite Hövding’s successful appeal against the sales ban of the Swedish Consumer Agency, the company has had to file for bankruptcy. – Photo Hövding

Hövding AB files for bankruptcy after consumer agency calls for sales...

MALMÖ, Sweden - Possibly the most remarkable and inventive cycling accessory, the Hövding is no longer on the market. The Swedish Hövding AB filed...

VP of Phylion Battery and Joycube Battery CEO Andrew Lee (l.) and Phylion Battery Group President Tony Feng at the Phylion anniversary celebration announcing the foundation of Joycube Battery. – Photo Phylion

Phylion founded subsidiary Joycube to expand battery business

SUZHOU, China - The rapidly growing e-bike market stood at the base of Phylion Battery's success in the past 20 years. Since its foundation in 2003,...