Frank Holzmann, global vice president Electrical at TÜV Rheinland (l.), presented the carbon footprint certificate to Jack Brandsen, Gobao chief strategy officer Europe, who said the certificate is a recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to a sustainable future. Photo - Gobao

Gobao receives carbon footprint certificate from TÜV Rheinland

MUNICH, Germany - Gobao, a provider of drive solutions for e-bikes, has become the first Chinese company to receive the Carbon Footprint certificate...

The e-bike manufacturer Riese & Müller is based in the German town of Mühltal where all quality and environmental management processes at the site have been brought to a standardised level that is traceable industry-wide. – Photo Riese & Müller

Riese & Müller receives German Sustainability Award

MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award in the company category...

Only two years ago, Pon Bike Performance GmbH opened the brand new production facility in Mainz. – Photo mtb-news.de

Pon reorganises European Santa Cruz and Cervélo production and closes...

MAINZ, Germany - For reasons of efficiency, Pon has decided to relocate the European production of Santa Cruz & Cervélo to the existing facility of...

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Alongside the new factory in Vietnam which will service new orders from Ananda customers in the US and Europe, the company has celebrated the start of mass production of its new M5000 mid-drive motor. - Photo Ananda

Ananda factory in Vietnam now fully operational

ARNHEM, Netherlands - E-drive systems manufacturer Ananda has announced the opening of its new factory in Vietnam. The factory, which Ananda gained...

By using recycled plastic, Eurofender not only reduces waste but also promotes a circular economy. – Photo Eurofender

Eurofender unveils 100% recycled and recyclable mudguard

PADOVA, Italy - To reduce the carbon footprint of bicycles, mudguard manufacturer Eurofender has developed a model which is made out of recycled...

As it reaches its first decade of existence with its ‘bike as service’ model, Swapfiets eyes own design and smart user data as key to a circular future. – Photos Swapfiets

Swapfiets future-proofing its bicycle fleet with circular components

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Bike subscription service Swapfiets, will celebrate its ten-year anniversary on November 7. Under the guidance of Pon...

“The special tariff facilities by the European Union are driving us further to engage in the bicycle industry,” explains Amal Podder, managing director, Panam Group. – Photo Panam Group

Bangladesh's Panam Cycle invests $8 million to increase capacity

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Known as a manufacturer of textiles, garments, lingerie and chemicals, Panam Group diversified into the production of bicycles a...

Rebirth Group will invest €12 million to modernize the Cycleurope factory in Romilly-sur-Seine. Then, the group plans to develop the Gitane and Peugeot Cycles brands. – Photo Cycleurope

Rebirth Group CEO: "A new 4.0 factory will be established in 2026"

ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE, France - Grégory Trébaol, founder of the Rebirth Group, has become the new owner of Cycleurope Industries SAS based in...

The Climate Action Pulse Check aims to function as an annual assessment of climate action progress within the cycling industry. – Photo Shift Cycling Culture

Pulse Check on sustainability: Bicycle industry optimistic, but...

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - 80% of bicycle industry representatives in a recent survey stated that their companies are taking a strategic approach to...

“The stable workforce in Bangladesh is key to producing bicycle products in huge volumes,” explains Jacky Yu, Business Division Head of PMG/ACT. – Photo PMG/ACT

Alpha Carbon Frame Technology invests in doubling capacity

DHAKA, Bangladesh - A growing number of suppliers of bicycles and various components to the European market have recently invested in production in...

The ownership of the Cycleurope France production facility including the brand Gitane and license agreements for Velo & Oxygen and Peugeot has changed ownership. – Photo Cycleurope.

Cycleurope Group sells Romilly-sur-Seine factory to new owner

ROMILLY SUR SEINE, France - The operation of Cycleurope Group and Grimaldi Industri AB in France will be taken-over by the Rebirth Holding SAS as of...

The Cyclescore label is a new standard aimed at promoting the French cycling industry while addressing environmental and societal challenges. Two tags will be available, one for regular bikes and one for e-bikes. – Photo Cyclescore

France introduces consumer-facing ESG label about bicycle...

PARIS, France - French bike organisation Filière Vélo has introduced the 'Cyclescore' label, a new standard aimed at promoting the French cycling...

PW-LINK: Yamaha's new step in e-bike co-development

PW-LINK: Yamaha's new step in e-bike co-development

Since Yamaha launched the first production e-bike in 1993, the company has played an important role in transforming the two-wheeler industry. With...

Thule partners with reTyre for sustainable tyres

Thule partners with reTyre for sustainable tyres

Sustainable tire manufacturer reTyre has formed a new partnership with Thule, a global leader in premium mobility solutions. Celebrated for its...

Pon.Bike COO Huub Lamers at the opening ceremony of Pon.Bike factory in Lithuania. – Photos ELTA/Andrius Ufartas

Pon.Bike's Lithuania factory opening a high-brow investment event

KEDAINIAI, Lithuania - Industry guests, suppliers, building constructors and official authorities gathered Tuesday for the official opening of...

With the assistance of TSEBA, Microshift successfully applied for and passed the Ministry of Digital Affairs 5G Innovation Project, which was completed in nine months. - Photo Microshift

Microshift sets up 5G smart production lines

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Microshift recently gave the industry an insight into the innovative 5G smart production line the company installed for the...

Phoebe Liu, Chief Branding Officer of Giant Group, accepted the award on behalf of the company. – Photo Giant Group

Giant Group receives prestigious environmental protection award

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As the country's first bicycle manufacturer, Giant Group has been honored with the bronze award at Taiwan's 6th National...

Ananda: e-drive systems tailored to the specific needs of its customers

Ananda: e-drive systems tailored to the specific needs of its...

As high-tech e-bike systems become more popular, keeping up with demand often requires streamlined production. Whether it's for an e-bike, e-motor,...

“Expanding into Europe is the next logical step for us,” says Yeti CEO Chris Conroy. – Photo Chris Conroy.

Yeti expects market normalisation by the end of 2025

HAUSHAM, Germany -American cult brand Yeti has announced the opening of a European office in Germany. "Expanding into Europe is the next logical step...

CyTech’s manufacturing base in Yucatan output will now be branded Elastic Interface. – Photo CyTech

CyTech reorganises Mexican production of cycling pads

SAN VENDEMIANO, Italy - Cycling pad manufacturing CyTech S.r.l., known for its Elastic Interface brand, has unified the production at its Mexican...

On the way out of the red figures: Ideal Bike Corporation, Taichung, Taiwan. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Ideal Bike on the road to recovery after restructuring financial...

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Despite a double-digit revenue drop Taiwan's third-largest bicycle manufacturer Ideal Bike Corporation is continuing to work on...

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