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

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 plastic. Besides this, it is also made without aluminum, and the plastic can be fully recycled at the end of the life cycle of the mudguard.

Eurofender produced 1.3 million mudguard sets in 2022. – Photos Eurofender
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Eurofender doubles production capacity and is well placed for the...

PADUA, Italy - Extrusion fender manufacturer Eurofender has grown from an ambitious manufacturer of mudguards into a full-fledged European bicycle industry supplier. The recent take-over of tubus and further investments in production processes means that the company is well-placed to weather the current storm. "Our order books are filled for the months ahead," assures founder and CEO Alberto Silvestri.

“This step enables us to increase our efficiency enormously,” says tubus COO Anthonie de Jong (r.) together with Edwin Verduin (l.)(Sales Eurofender) and Eurofender CEO Alberto Silvestri (m.). -  Photo tubus
Business

Eurofender takes over extrusion mudguard division from tubus

MUNSTER, Germany - To focus on its core-products, tubus has sold its extrusion mudguard division to the Italian company Eurofender. This strategic decision makes it possible for tubus to strengthen and professionalise its activities in carriers and accessories.

Floor pump assembling at SKS-Germany in Sundern. – Photo Jo Beckendorff
Accessories

SKS Germany reports record sales in anniversary year 2021

SUNDERN, Germany - SKS Germany produced no less than 1.2 million air pumps in 2021, plus some 4.5 fixed and 2 million detachable mudguards and fenders. Next to distribution on the company's home market, these were exported to more than 60 countries. Despite Brexit, SKS even increased sales in the UK.

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Sponsored 'Corona has made the advantages of producing locally even more...

SKS Germany is now indispensable in the European bicycle industry. This year the German company celebrated its centenary. It cherishes its past and at the same time innovatively builds on the solid foundation that is characterised by Deutsche Gründlichkeit (German thoroughness).

With Veloflexx, the rear mudguard can be mounted at the top of the seat bar without tools, using rubber straps. – Photo SKS
Accessories

SKS expands Velo mudguard range

SUNDERN, Germany - For the clip-on mudguard category SKS has developed a new model offering maximum stability and flexibility. The Veloflexx set combines the advantages offered by a fixed mudguard and the ease of a clip-on mudguard.