All Bike & eBike articles – Page 66
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News briefsDT Swiss takes over brake specialist Trickstuff
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Swiss bicycle components manufacturer DT Swiss AG will fully acquire German bicycle brake specialist Trickstuff GmbH. No details were provided on the sale price. Trickstuff has made a name for itself primarily with high-end performance products - particularly disc brakes. The driving force is owner and ...
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News briefsNew CEO at Hövding
Sofia Svensson has been appointed the new CEO of Swedish company Hövding, maker of an airbag collar for cyclists. After more than ten years as CEO, Fredrik Carling will leave his position, and Svensson will take over in the first half of 2022. Source: Hövding Sofia Svensson ...
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News briefsMIPS moves up to Nasdaq Stockholm’s Large Cap segment
Following Nasdaq’s annual review of the market capitalization of listed companies, Mips AB, which scores with its innovative helmet technology BPS (stands for “Brain Protection System”), is moving up from the Mid Cap to the Large Cap segment of Nasdaq Stockholm. The move will be effective January 3, 2022. “I ...
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News briefsDiekmann resigns CEO post, joins Rose Bikes advisory board
In November, in addition to his role as managing partner of DTC bicycle manufacturer and retailer Rose Bikes, it was announced that Marcus Diekmann would also assume the position of second managing director at International Brands Company KG (IBC) starting in 2022. Now Rose Bikes announced that Diekmann will join ...
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News briefsSigna Sports United goes public
Signa Sports United (SSU) completed its previously announced merger with Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation on Dec. 14, following approval by Yucaipa shareholders at a special meeting on Dec. 13. The combined company will operate under the name Signa Sports United and its common stock will begin trading on the New York ...
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News briefsProtective with new showroom in Munich
German brand Protective, managed by Regensburg-based R&D Protective GmbH, has moved into a showroom at Munich’s MOC event and order center. Just in time for the pre-order start of the 2022/23 fall/winter collection, Protective is presenting its bikewear and the new Nordic line, which is celebrating its pre-order premiere, on ...
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ArticleExcellent financial year enables Accell to repay government Covid credit facility
Based on its sales and profit growth in 2021, Netherlands-based Accell Group N.V. will fully repay its “Go-C” facility issued during the Covid-19 pandemic before the end of the year. In this context, the Dutch company has also converted its existing revolving credit facility (“RCF”) from seasonal to full-year availability. ...
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News briefsKapsul Tech renames neck protector, goes B2B to close gap in body armor
Canadian company Kapsul Tech has just restarted as a brand, now distributing and promoting its neck protection device Kapsul also as an ingredient brand. The company is promoting awareness for the neck as a vulnerable and poorly protected body part in sports, especially within younger athletes who still have underdeveloped ...
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News briefsBianchi builds new headquarter and production facility
Source: Studio Da Re The CEO of Bianchi, Fabrizio Scalzotto (center), with the Councilman for Economic Development of the Lombardia Region, Guido Guidesi (left), and the Mayor of Treviglio, Juri Fabio Imeri (right) Bianchi has unveiled its plans to build a new high-tech headquarters and production facility. ...
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ArticleReduced VAT on bicycles and e-bikes soon possible in the EU
On Dec. 7, the Council of the EU reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates. Under the new rules, member states will be able to apply reduced VAT rates to the supply, rental and repair of bicycles - “including electric bicycles.” Conebi, the European umbrella organization for national ...
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News briefsASG Group sells U.S. bike brand Ellsworth to RP Designs
In May 2018, the brand’s previous South African importer, ASG Group, had acquired California-based Ellsworth Cycling from BST Nano Carbon and incorporated it into its ASG North America subsidiary. Company founder Tony Ellsworth had then left “his baby” mid/end of 2018. However, ASG was apparently not entirely satisfied with the ...
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News briefsDual sports hydration system with built-in antimicrobial protection from Biomaster
Source: Mix Innovations Ltd. M:X® Dual Hydration System Polygiene’s subsidiary Addmaster has collaborated with Scottish company Mix Innovations Ltd. to develop a new hydration system that allows runners, cyclists and hikers to switch between pure water and flavored sports drinks as needed. The M:X® Dual Hydration System’s ...
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ArticleDespite serious bottlenecks, Taiwan’s bicycle and e-bike production grows at double-digit rate
Compared to other countries, the island nation of Taiwan has come through the pandemic in the best possible way. Thanks to safety measures taken in good time this is certainly also related to the experience gained with the SARS virus several years ago. Regarding this year’s situation in Taiwan, Astro ...
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News briefsDeuter and manufacturer Vina Duke win sustainability award for global partnership
The fourth edition of the Global Business Partnerships Award (part of the German Sustainability Awards) went to German brand Deuter and its Vietnamese partner company Vina Duke. The jury honored the 30-year old corporate partnership between the two companies as outstanding in the industry. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, ...
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ArticleIntersport Austria enhances service, prepares for second consecutive winter without tourism
At the press conference marking the start of the 2022 winter season, Intersport Austria looked to the future with cautious optimism. On the first weekend of the advent season, the retail group recorded a digital run on all winter sports articles: alpine skis, touring skis, snowshoes, bobsleds and sleds were ...
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ArticleVisitor numbers for EICMA 2021 at pre-pandemic level despite restrictions
The enthusiasm and confidence for the international two-wheeler exhibition EICMA seem unbroken. With a total of 342,644 visitors, the 78th edition of the show, which took place from Nov. 25 to 28 at the Fiera Milano in Rho, had reached the capacity limit permitted by current law. Although EICMA traditionally ...
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News briefsConebi elects João Miranda as VP of the board
Source: Conebi New vice president of the Conebi board: João Miranda Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s general assembly of Conebi, the European umbrella organization of the national bicycle and bicycle parts industry, took place on Nov. 23 exclusively in digital form. On this occasion, João ...
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News briefsFox wants to enable sustainable adventures for all with new global community program
U.S. suspension specialist Fox Factory has launched a community investment program called Trail Trust. Together with non-profit partners around the world, the new program aims to enable sustainable adventures for everyone by promoting conscientious use of nature and protecting shared outdoor playgrounds. It also means expanding opportunities in the outdoor ...
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ArticleSchwan-Stabilo's outdoor division grows 16% in 20/21 despite lockdowns
Despite Covid-19, the German Schwan-Stabilo group achieved sales growth of 2.2 percent to €623.2 million in fiscal 2020/21 (previous year: €609.8 million). The Stabilo (writing utensils) and Outdoor subgroups, which grew significantly despite the pandemic, contributed substantially to this. For the group’s Cosmetics segment, the impact of the pandemic was ...
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News briefsRapha founder Mottram to step down
Rouleur magazine reports that Simon Mottram, founder of Rapha, will step down as CEO of the cycling apparel brand after 17 years. Mottram co-founded Rapha in 2004 with Luke Scheybeler, drawing inspiration from Team Rapha-Géminiani, a cycling team from the 1960s. He is considered one of the greatest marketers and ...
