Jan-Willem van Schaik

Finland’s largest development and construction company signed a contract with Pon.Bike Lithuania UAB. – Photo Pon

More details announced on Pon.Bike's new factory in Lithuania

VILNIUS, Lithuania - Pon.Bike is rapidly expanding its reach in the e-bike and bicycle industry. The latest development came with the company's announcement to open a factory in Lithuania and step up its production close to the market. A statement published last week by YIT Corporation reveals more details on this project.

Raicam enters the bicycle market with a full range of ABS brake systems. – Photo Bike Europe

Automotive supplier Raicam enters e-bike ABS market

MONDOVI, Italy - The family-owned company Raicam is engaged in the production of products for driveline and parts for braking systems for the automotive industry. The growing awareness of safety in cycling made them decide to step into the market for ABS bicycle brake systems.

Roxim developed the R7EA rear smart light with multiple functions. – Photo Bike Europe

Roxim brings diffused lighting to e-bikes

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mobility lighting systems specialist Roxim has developed the R7EA rear smart light with multiple functions. This e-bike light provides auto brake and SOS functions for a safer riding experience. The product complies with the German StVZO regulation.

The new Triangles facilities will be built next to the existing factory. – Photo Triangles Cycling Equipments

Triangles invests in new production facility to expand capacity

BORRALHA, Portugal - To meet growing demand for more complex and larger volumes, aluminium frame manufacturer Triangles Cycling Equipments announced a new €30 million investment plan. In two stages, Triangles expects to step up its annual capacity to 450,000 units.

Ampler studied all stages in design, production, transportation and usage to assess the carbon footprint of one of its models. – Photo Bike Europe

Ampler Bikes makes carbon footprint of its e-bike production...

TALINN, Estonia - To set a clear example of the impact of the e-bike industry, Estonian manufacturer Ampler Bikes advertises the environmental impact analysis for one of their models. "Our aim is to give an overview of the climate impact of our bikes and to identify the 'hotspots' and set goals for emission reductions for the year 2025," Ampler writes in the report.

Kevin Chang, manager high power & marketing department of Simplo/Trend Energy Technology. – Photo Bike Europe

Taiwanese Simplo provides convenience solution in e-bike batteries

HSINCHU, Taiwan - Known as one of the leading battery suppliers for the IT with a strong presence in Taiwan, Simplo/Trend Energy Technology is advancing into the e-bike industry. At Eurobike last July, the company presented its latest options for customised battery service.

After four years at Cannondale, Eugene Fierkens leaves the organisation. – Photo Bike Europe

GM Europe Eugene Fierkens resigns after Cannondale reorganisation

WILTON, USA - Cannondale has announced a new long term global strategy and reorganisation to a unified structure. "Our aim is to accelerate the brand's profile in key categories and forge deeper connections with riders," said Cannondale MD Marco Kind. He also announced that Cannondale Europe general manager Eugene Fierkens will leave the organisation.

‘Get Technical’ is the second event of the sppot in 2022. – Photo the sppot

The sppot event to focus on the latest in surface finishing...

BUDAPEST, Hungary - During the 'Get Technical' event the members of 'the sppot' will present a deeper insight in the latest surface finishing technologies for powder and liquid coatings, labels/decals and their respective applications. The event is open to the industry on 22 and 23 November and takes place in Budapest, Hungary.

“Maksym Andrushenko’s hard work, initiative and organisation were a strong driving force for the development of Shimano parts in the Ukraine,” the Paul Lange Group reports. – Photo Paul Lange Group

Paul Lange mourns the loss of Shimano sales manager in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine - The war in the Ukraine has become very close and personal for Paul Lange Group with the tragic loss of an employee from Paul Lange Ukraine. The 54 year old Shimano sales manager Maksym Andrushenko died on 17 October while serving his country.

The motorbike industry has clearly embraced the promising market of e-bikes. – Photo Bike Europe

EICMA shows Italian motorbike brands embrace e-bikes

MILAN, Italy - The character of the Italian industry show EICMA has changed considerably over the past few years. The bicycle industry returned to this Milan based event six years ago thanks to the e-bike. This year the motorbike industry has clearly embraced the promising market of e-bikes while the bicycle industry itself was almost absent this year, with some exceptions.