All European activities will be integrated into Tannus International Srl and based in Udine, Italy. – Photo Tannus
Company

Korean Tannus Co. Ltd. invests in new European subsidiary

UDINE, Italy - Manufacturer of polymer anti-puncture solutions Tannus has founded a new European organization Tannus International Srl. together with the existing Italian office Tannus Italia Srl. "This direct participation of our parent company is an important phase in the strategic development of our company," explains Riccardo Natali, Co-founder of Tannus International Srl.

Sidi will always keep their production in Italy, next to their existing factory in Romania, says Sidi Sport CEO Davide Rossetti. – Photo Sidi Sport
Interview

Sidi Sport CEO forecasts bright future for production in Italy

MASER, Italy - Sidi Sport S.r.l., was sold by founder Dino Signori to the Milan-based investment holding company, Italmobiliare S.p.A. in 2022. Soon after the takeover of the company specialising in the production of cycling and motorcycling footwear, Davide Rossetti was appointed CEO and that marked the start of a complete overhaul of the company. What is the current status of this iconic brand?

For the sharing operators the new highway code might make it very difficult to operate e-scooter sharing systems efficiently. – Photo Dott
Laws & regulations

Italy restricts the usage of e-scooters

ROME. Italy - The micro mobility market in Italy will have to adjust to a series of restrictions as part of the mandatory new highway code. These include the usage of a helmet, but also a mandatory license plate and insurance. These restraints are a new setback for this highly popular micro mobility product, although Italy is certainly not the first country in Europe which restricts the use of e-scooters.

The Bigolin Family, from left to right: Roberta Boratto, Giuseppe Bigolin, and Riccardo Bigolin. – Photo Selle Italia
Mergers & Acquisitions

Selle Italia expands business with take-over of Vittoria cycling shoes

ASOLO, Italy - Selle Italia has acquired Vittoria cycling shoes, which has been developing and manufacturing cycling shoes in Italy for almost fifty years, for an undisclosed amount. Giuseppe Bigolin, President of Selle Italia, "As we did in 2016 with Selle San Marco, we are gearing up to expand our range with a company that has always believed in technological development, in style and in the Made in Italy brand. Just like us."

Delivering groceries is very demanding and requires more from a cargo-bike than what’s possible with a standard model. – Photo Formula
Innovations & products

Formula and Ello Mobilité partner in Carrefour cargo bikes

PRATO, Italy - Delivering groceries transporting up to 100kg and covering around 80 kilometers a day demands more from a cargo-bike than what's possible with a standard model. Italian engineering firm Formula and Ello Mobilité took up the challenge and built a fleet of bikes for French supermarket giant, Carrefour.

Selle Royal is repurposing waste material from the production process as padding for its bicycle saddles. – Photo Selle Royal
Innovations & products

Selle Royal unveils technology that turns waste into saddle padding

VICENZA, Italy - Selle Royal has unveiled a new proprietary technology that allows waste materials to be repurposed as padding for bicycle saddles. The Italian saddle manufacturer plans to debut the innovation, named the Stracciatella, on its Lookin and Lookin Evo saddles, in addition to the Essenza saddle for the OEM market.

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