“We aim to accelerate Triangle’s growth through investments,” wrote the new owner today in a statement. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Triangle's frame manufacturer sold to investor Semapa

LISBON, Portugal - Semapa has announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Triangle's Cycling Equipment S.A. through its wholly owned subsidiary Aphelion, S.A. Armando Levi, former majority shareholder and key executive at Triangle's, will maintain a position in Triangle's board of directors.

Both Kellys Theos F100 and the Theos R will feature notable developments. – Photo Kellys

Kellys to launch full suspension e-bike with Portugal made frame

VELKE ORVIŠTĚ, Slovakia - Bicycle manufacturer Kellys will make an important step forward with the introduction of two remarkable products next month. Both Kellys Theos F100 and the Theos R will feature notable developments.

The new Triangles facilities will be built next to the existing factory. – Photo Triangles Cycling Equipments

Triangles invests in new production facility to expand capacity

BORRALHA, Portugal - To meet growing demand for more complex and larger volumes, aluminium frame manufacturer Triangles Cycling Equipments announced a new €30 million investment plan. In two stages, Triangles expects to step up its annual capacity to 450,000 units.

The current annual capacity of Triangle’s Cycling Equipments S.A is 200,000 aluminium frames. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Triangle's frame production now includes full suspension models

BORRALHA, Portugal - The next report in our series on Portugal's industry is frame manufacturer Triangle's Cycling Equipments S.A. Founded by three Portuguese component makers, Ciclo Fapril, Miranda Bike Parts and Rodi Rims & Wheels, the company developed quickly while relying on innovative high-tech welding robots.

Carbon Team CEO, Vital Almeida (right), showing the first frames made by Carbon Team to Minister of State, Pedro Siza Vieira (left), and mayor, Rui Miguel Pereira (middle). Photo Carbon Team

Carbon Team frame factory celebrates official inauguration

VOUZELA, Portugal - The high-tech carbon frame production facility of Carbon Team has been inaugurated by Portugal's Minister of State for Business and Digital Transition, Pedro Siza Vieira. The first frames made by Carbon Team have already been certified after passing rigorous lab tests in Germany.

Ciclo Fapril gained a lot of experience in fully robotized production. – Photo Ciclo Fapril

Portugal starts cargo bike frame and component production

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.