Jan-Willem van Schaik

“We’ve been considering expanding into Europe for a long time,” said DDK’s Global Marketing Director Joy Sung – Photo Bike Europe

DDK to open European factory in Romania

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - To offer more flexibility and to increase its service level to customers, saddle manufacturer DDK has announced the opening of a...

Shimano reports that consumer confidence has slowly started to pick up in Europe. – Photo Shimano

Shimano sees big opportunities to enhance market potential

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano regards 2023 as an "in-between year" as Marc van Rooij, President Shimano Europe Group already explained at Eurobike. This is...

The expansion at Ciclo Fapril is expected to be completed in April 2024 and fully operational within a year. – Photo Ciclo Fapril

Ciclo Fapril expands dedicated cargo bike frame factory

AGUEDA, Portugal - Ciclo Fapril is expanding its Alufap unit by another 12.000 square meters. Dedicated exclusively to the production of frames for...

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...

Ronald Ruesink, Marjolein Boezel and Jan-Willem Boezel of Van Raam (ltr.) have entered into a strategic partnership with Armira. – Photo Bike Europe

Armira fund invests in Van Raam to support international growth

VARSSEVELD, the Netherlands - Special needs bikes specialist Van Raam has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich based holding company...

HL Mando has opted for an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery instead of the usual lithium ion battery. – Photo HL Mando

HL Mando re-launched as complete eCargo application

SEOUL, South Korea - HL Mando has introduced a high-performance battery, motor and rear wheel sensor system, to complete its alternator driven e-bike...

The trustees are continuing to investigate the possibilities of a re-start out of VanMoof. – Photo

VanMoof Holding, Global Support and the Netherlands declared bankrupt

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The follow-up of the chapter 11 status for VanMoof came much quicker than expected. On 17 July 2023, the court of...

“We want to improve the supply chain with production in Europe,” says Ananda president Daniel Zhuo. – Photo Bike Europe

Ananda's global vision is focus on local production and service in...

SHANGHAI, China - E-bike drive system manufacturer Ananda is currently stepping up its activities in Europe which will result in the opening of a...

“I am very motivated to contribute to the further development of SSU's future growth,” said Ton Anbeek after his appointment to the board of directors at Signa Sports United. – Photo Bike Europe

Signa Sports appoints former Accell Group's CEO Ton Anbeek to board

BERLIN, Germany - The appointment of former Accell Group CEO Ton Anbeek to the board of directors will help Signa Sport United to elevate its online...

Cowboy has reverse engineered the VanMoof app and rebooted it to allow VanMoof riders access to their bikes. - Photo VanMoof

Cowboy develops app to keep VanMoof riders on the road

BRUSSELS, Belgium - VanMoof competitor Cowboy has released a free iOS app in which VanMoof users can store their digital bicycle key. "We wanted to...