Jan-Willem van Schaik

PIETARSAARI, Finland - After 12 years as CEO of Herrmans OY AB, Reijo Tiuraniemi resigned to take a sabbatical leave. During his management Herrmans has almost quadrupled its turnover and doubled the number of employees.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Exactly 500 products were judged this year by a panel of experts for the Eurobike Awards. After two days of intensive evaluation and discussion twelve were selected for a Eurobike Gold Award and one for a Eurobike Green Award.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - To introduce their new 600Wh (10S4P pack configuration) compact and light weight battery technology the Taiwanese company LG Chem will exhibit at Eurobike for the first time. LG Chem will display current applied E-bike and LEV products with existing customers as well present their technology leadership in market.

REICHSHOF, Germany - "Today's bicycle has become a problem solver and economically important," notes Frank Bohle, MD of Ralf Bohle GmbH, known for its brand Schwalbe. "Just a few years ago it was unimaginable that bicycles would provide solutions to urban traffic problems, for cleaner air and a healthier lifestyles."

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM revealed it latest development in shifting technology: the electronic Red eTap. It includes important differences compared to Shimano and Campagnolo's systems. It is wireless and the system includes two common looking shifters, as well as a front and rear derailleur.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - At Eurobike the Advocacy Summit tomorrow on Thursday 28th August is the peak event for industry and advocacy collaboration, bringing together key ECF supporters and industry members to discuss how to strengthen and develop the sector.

To emphasize the importance of cycling advocacy a group industry leaders cycled to Eurobike this morning. - Photo Bike Europe

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2015 kicked off today with the Demo Day giving bike professionals the opportunity to try out the latest bicycles. Though it was still raining cats and dogs last night the visitors of the outdoor enjoyed the sun all day.

BUSNAGO, Italy - Full Spead Ahead (FSA) developed a 'full package' of drive train components for many e-bike mid motor systems. It includes crank arms, chain rings, sprockets, spiders, chains, chain guards and bash for all the most popular systems.

REHAU, Germany - In close cooperation with Storck Bicycle and the Institute of lightweight and Polymer Technology (ILK) of the TU Dresden, German automotive supplier Rehau enters the bike industry with a new frame building technology. It is called 'nam:e' and will be presented at Eurobike.