AGUEDA, Portugal - To increase Portugal's autonomy, Ciclo Fapril developed a new project to start cargo bike frame and component production. As partner in the Triangles project, Ciclo Fapril played an important role in the start of bicycle frame production in Portugal a few years ago.
SHANGHAI, China - As the world's major manufacturer of forks, handlebars and stems, Zoom (HL Corp) is facing an influx in orders as a result of the high demand for bicycles and e-bikes across the globe. Effective communication, careful planning and a shift to e-bike parts are key focuses for the company as it offers a Chinese perspective on the pandemic's impact on the market.
SCHRAMBERG, Germany - "In 2020, our gears were in approximately one of every two e-bikes sold in Europe," declares Pierluca Sartorello, CEO of hGears. On the back of this success, the global manufacturer of high-precision gears and components, who counts Bosch and Schaeffler among its clients, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2021.
JAKOBSTAD, Finland - Finnish bicycle component manufacturer Herrmans Bike Components, also reports exceptionally busy times on the back of the bike boom. In addition to this, the company is in the midst of a bigger organisational development and generational shift as it aims to strengthen its operations for years to come. Investments in people and technology are now a key focus.
AVEIRO, Portugal - Rodi Industries has invested heavily over the last years to be a leading European manufacturer of aluminium bicycle rims and wheels. The Portuguese company is now investing a further €2 million to acquire new equipment and raise its stake in the e-bike category.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Growing demand for components in Europe to ensure sufficient e-bikes and bicycles in the shops urges components manufacturers in Asia to increase capacity. Industry insiders have already warned that product availability in 2021 will bring a bigger challenge than in 2020.
ANNECY, France - The troubles of French bicycle part manufacturer, Mavic, have been continuing since entering receivership. The company, which has been run under the administration of the company, By Saving, since March, has now been placed under court observation for six months.
TAINAN, Taiwan - The technology is called Diamond Hard Tech (DHT) which, according to Taya, "Provides the solidest hardened base with extreme hardness performance and self-lubrication feature."
ÁGUEDA, Portugal - The bike-sharing project in the country's capital Lisbon developed by Miralago created an important spin-off for the company.
AGUEDA, Portugal - It is one of Portugal's traditional brands, Tabor leather saddles. Founded in 1965, Tabor is now part of Ciclo Fapril, but still holds on to the tradition of producing leather saddles in Portugal.
