Jan-Willem van Schaik

Erhard Büchel (4th from right) welcomed the Punjab delegation. - Photo Dreizehnnullvier media/ Ruf

Büchel solidifies ties with India as high-level delegation visits...

FULDA, Germany - The Punjab Government has expressed their gratitude to Büchel Industrie-Holding GmbH for their support in manufacturing bicycles in Punjab and exploring the investment opportunities in the area. Recently a high-level delegation from Punjab visited the company in Germany during which the Prime Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, joined the meeting via video.

It has been confirmed that Kellys and Koenigsegg's supplier are cooperating on the development and production of ‘the lightest ‘full powered’ e-bike on the market’. – Photo Kellys

Kellys and Koenigsegg's carbon supplier partner to develop 'lightest...

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The cooperation between Kellys and Koenigsegg's automotive composite body part manufacturer has been much speculated since Eurobike. Known for their multimillion Koenigsegg Jesko, the Swedish super-car manufacturer's partner for composite aerodynamics bodyparts and Kellys have partnered in the development of the super lightweight Theos F series e-bike.

Overview of the all new Pon.Bike factory in the Kedainiai Free Economic Zone in Lithuania. – Photos 2L Architects

Pon Lithuania factory construction to start soon

VILNIUS, Lithuania - The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the all new Pon.Bike factory in the Kedainiai Free Economic Zone in Lithuania is expected to commence soon. This was announced by 2L Architects who wrote yesterday, "we received a construction permit and we are waiting for the earthworks to start soon."

The fire at Bottecchia was visible from a long distance. – Photo Local fire brigade

Fire hits Bottecchia bicycle factory

CAVARZERE, Italy - In a devastating fire the Italian bicycle facility of Bottecchia Cicli di Cavarzere was damaged badly last Sunday. According to the latest report, the fire brigade managed to bring the fire under control, however it destroyed the central warehouse of the bicycle factory of approximately 6,000 square meters.

Rodi aims to optimise the flow and production capacity in the new factory. – Photo Rodi

Rodi invests €18 million in new wheels and rims factory

AVEIRO, Portugal - Rodi Industries has started the construction of a new production facility for its cycling business, which will be completed by the end of this year. The new factory will not only allow for the optimisation of the flow and production capacity, but will also lead to the installation of a new anodizing line, which will improve the quality of the products and open the door to the production of other bicycle and e-bike related products.

GPS tracking solution supplier Tracefy expands into the US. – Photo Tracefy

Tracefy partners with Skillion to enter US market

BETHLEHEM, USA - The Dutch scaleup in GPS tracking solutions Tracefy and Skillion Inc. have entered into a partnership for the distribution of a GPS e-bike tracking system in North America. Skillion is a US-based leader developing several Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technologies in the biking industry.

Over the first four months Taiwan still reported a hike in e-bike exports, but after that the market changed drastically. – Photo Bike Europe

Taiwan e-bike exports slow down

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The export volume of e-bikes from Taiwan continues to increase, although the latest statistics show some remarkable changes. From January to August 2022 Taiwan exported 678,523 electric bicycles. Compared with the same period in 2021 that's a marginal increase of 1.17%.

“The international supplier industry voiced their request for the next trade fair to have a specific, customised format suiting their requirements.” – Photo Eurobike

Eurobike changes show concept for B2B suppliers

FRANKFURT, Germany - Mixing a trade and consumer show always raises questions about the efficiency for each exhibitor. It wasn't any different during the first Eurobike edition in Frankfurt last July. Eurobike announced to align the specific requirements of the exhibiting companies and to offer customised packages.

“The market has to show first that current supply chain delays are really demand driven and not only the result of the setbacks in deliveries,” says Accell Western Europe’s regional director Epco Vlugt. – Photos Bike Europe

Accell Western Europe adopts flexible approach to steer through...

EDE, The Netherlands - "The problems in the supply chain are still very present," tells Accell Western Europe's regional director Epco Vlugt to Bike Europe during the company's annual dealer show. "But there is definitely progress compared to last year," he confirms. "With such dynamic market conditions it shows that many players in the chain are beginning to adapt and add more flexibility."

Stretching over 28,000 square meters and next to the warehouse built in 2016, the factory houses an ultra-modern assembly and painting. – Photos Bike Europe

Pon.Bike opens new Kalkhoff factory in Germany

EMSTEK, Germany - Production started already in March this year, but last Thursday September 15, Pon.Bike celebrated the official opening of the new Kalkhoff facility. Stretching over 28,000 square meters and next to the warehouse built in 2016, the factory houses an ultra-modern assembly and painting facilities.