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With numerous investments, Central Europe is seeking to play a bigger role in (e)bike production. - Photo Bike Europe

Proximity and efficiency: Central Europe attracts more bike production

WARSAW, Poland - In 2025 a series of significant industry trends will mark the future development of the bicycle and e-bike industry. One of these trends is the ongoing reshoring of production and improving market flexibility by manufacturing in Europe instead of Asia.

All aluminum 6061 used in frame building for Romet is sourced in Poland. Production of lightweight and durable bicycle frames using low-emission aluminium delivered from Polish smelters.– Photos Bike Europe

E-bike and bicycle factory17 Dec 24

In-house aluminium frame production gives Romet ultimate flexibility

PODGRODZIE, Poland - The combination of aluminum frame production, a painting line and assembly on one location gives Romet a rather unique market position. Only a few factories in Europe operate their own frame production. What did the frame production bring to Romet, 5 years after the opening of the facility?

“In the first half of 2025 we expect the market situation will improve again while in the second half of the year and in 2026 the market will recover again.” – Photo Bike Europe

Interview10 Dec 24

Romet president: 'Now is the moment to invest for the future'

PODGRODZIE, Poland - Based in the southeast of Poland, Romet has been in the bicycle industry for more than 75 years. Operating in a total of three factories spread out over the country, Romet holds a strong position in its home market, but is also one of the well-known players in the European OEM market. Romet president Wieslaw Grzyb is now preparing the company to take the next step on the export market, both for OEMs as well as the brand Romet.

BFI operates 10 assembly lines plus one for pre-assembly. – Photos Bike Europe

Production5 Dec 24

Bike Fun International transforms to a more versatile manufacturer

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - The two buildings housing the offices, production and warehouse of Bike Fun International (BFI) are hidden behind the big entry gate of the Tatra truck factory in the Czech Republic. BFI is probably the only bicycle factory which is located in a former test facility for trucks. Founded by a group of Dutch investors in 2001, the company developed into a leading city bike manufacturer based in central Europe, without losing sight on the sports bike market.

Darfon has been operating a keyboard factory in the Czech Republic for almost 20 years. – Photos Bike Europe

E-bike and bicycle factory3 Dec 24

Darfon's OEM e-bike assembly operation in Czech Republic

ČVRČOVICE, Czech Republic - Darfon Electronics' announcement in December 2023 to open an e-bike assembly and battery production facility in the Czech Republic marked the official start of the OEM business for this electronics giant in Europe. In fact, it was set up to expand the company's e-bike operation in the Czech Republic as assembly has already been taking place for a while in Čvrcovice.

“For our OEM customer we can take full control of product development, logistics, assembly, and provide delivery in the right place on time, so they can focus on sales,” says BFI CEO René Gasser. – Photo BFI

Interview26 Nov 24

Bike Fun Int'l to accelerate growth thanks to "know-how in city bikes"

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - The long-time experience in the production of city bikes for a leading Dutch brand, gave Bike Fun International (BFI) a strong position in the expanding urban mobility cycling market. Bike Europe talked with CEO René Gasser about the manufacturer's ambition to serve the central European markets as a leading distributor, but also how they can distinguish themselves as an OEM supplier.