Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief
Kõu Mobility Group obtains majority share in Estonian Ampler e-bikes
TALINN, Estonia - To strengthen their joint position in the micro-mobility industry, two Estonian companies Ampler and Kõu Mobility Group have signed an investment and share-swap agreement. Kõu Mobility took over 51% of the Ampler share for an undisclosed amount.
Wilier Triestina to split sourcing between Asia and Europe
ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - To create a viable future for Wilier Triestina, the Italian family-owned business attracted new investments via Pamoja Capital SA in 2020. In an exclusive interview with Bike Europe, Wilier Triestina CEO Andrea Gastaldello elaborates on how this partnership worked out.
SRAM commits to new facility in Taiwan
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - SRAM has been a committed manufacturer in Taiwan for over three decades, dedicated to producing bicycle components for the high-end cycling market. With an investment in a new factory, SRAM is expanding its capabilities in Taichung.
CONEBI updates industry on bicycle-to-X communication
BRUSSELS, Belgium – To inform the industry on recent developments on the position of the bicycle in future vehicle-to-vehicle communication regulations, CONEBI hosted a workshop on January 31st.
Figures reveal unsteady bike production trends in Spain
MADRID, Spain – The production of bicycles in Spain increased last year to 353,036 units, 6.1% more than in 2021, the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism has reported. While the year started with a rise in the value of bicycles made, the end of the year shows a completely different picture.
V Frames and Lehvoss to raise performance of injection-molded bicycle...
SAALFELD, Germany - After V Frames successfully began mass production of injection-molded carbon composite frames, the major focus is now increasing the performance of the raw materials, including stiffness. A recent development agreement with chemical specialist Lehvoss Group should take the products to the next level.
Eurobike awards return
FRANKFURT, Germany - The Eurobike Award will return to this years edition of the international bicycle industry trade show. For this indicator of trends in the industry, Eurobike has partnered with the German Design Council. Eurobike in Frankfurt will be held from June 21 to June 25, 2023.
Andreas Gahlert back in bicycle industry with management consultancy
FRANKFURT, Germany - A group of experts in the digitisation and industrialisation of components and services decided to take their expertise to the bicycle industry via a consultancy company. One of the founding partners and industry insider, Andreas Gahlert, explains about the background of 'Neue Digitale Partners' (ND-P).
Go Sport receivership brings uncertainty to French market
GRENOBLE, France - The commercial court of Grenoble has put the sporting goods retailing giant Go Sport in receivership on 19th January after being notified of its state of cessation of payment. For retailer insiders these problems at Go Sport don't come as a surprise.
LEVA-EU asks the Netherlands to check EU legality of its LEV-framework
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - The Dutch government is making very small steps with the implementation of a new legal framework for LEV's. This will include Dutch technical requirements for electric cargocycles with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h and 250W, for e-scooters and self-balancing vehicles with handlebars. For LEVA-EU the process is much too slow and frustrates the market and the industry organisation doubts the legality of the Dutch LEV framework.
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