All Mobility articles – Page 9
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News briefsFox Factory delivers another solid quarter
Profit at Fox Factory, the maker of products for bicycles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles, among others, rose 16 percent to $50.8 million from $43.8 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30. Ebit was 19.7 percent higher at $64.1 million as operating income increased by 18.3 percent to $65.4 million from ...
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ArticleCake partners with Goldwin in Japan
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight e-motorcycles, has signed a three-year partnership agreement in Japan with premium sportswear manufacturer and distributor Goldwin Inc. The partnership draws on Goldwin Inc.’s 70 years of experience and well-established network in manufacturing, distribution, sales and branding, working with premium sports and outdoor brands such ...
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News briefsCake expands operations in Italy
Source: Cake Cake bikes in Milan, Italy Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of premium lightweight electric motorcycles, announced that it is expanding its presence in Italy, making the fashion capital of Milan its local base. A local sales team is already in place, and the Cake pop-up store ...
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News briefsPierer Industrie AG acquires majority stake in Syntace
Austrian-based Pierer Industrie AG has acquired an unnamed majority stake in renowned German bicycle component manufacturer Syntace GmbH. No details of the purchase price were disclosed. Syntace develops and produces a wide range of high-quality lightweight products from wheels to hubs, handlebars, seat posts and pedals. The high-quality MTB niche ...
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ArticlePon Holdings continues to invest in the automotive and bicycle mobility segments
Source: Veloretti After the parent company of Pon Bike Group (PBG), Pon Holdings B.V., on June 1 became a minority shareholder in German car dealer Adelbert Moll GmbH & Co. KG (better known as Moll Group) for an undisclosed amount, the Dutch retail and services giant has ...
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ArticlePierer Mobility defies supply problems in H1
The half-year report presented on Aug. 30 underscores why Pierer Mobility AG had already raised its annual forecast for 2022 one day earlier via an ad hoc announcement: Despite aggravated delivery problems, the Austrian group achieved positive sales development in the first six months of the year. However, this could ...
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News briefsCake seals three-year partnership with Kolon Automotive for South Korea
Cake, SOG member and Swedish manufacturer of premium light electric motorcycles, announced the closing of a major partnership in South Korea with premium dealer Kolon Automotive, having just signed a three-year contract worth $20 million. The partnership builds on Kolon Automotive’s well-established network covering distribution, sales and branding, working with ...
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News briefsVista closes acquisition of Fox Racing
Vista Outdoor announced the closing of its acquisition of California-based Fox Racing for the purchase price of $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on Fox Racing’s financial performance (OIC reported earlier). The addition of Fox Racing allows Vista Outdoor to add another category-leading brand ...
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ArticleFox Factory with new sales records, gives cautious outlook
U.S.-based suspension specialist Fox Factory Corp. reported total revenues of $406.71 million (€399.48 million, +23.9% year-on-year) in its second fiscal quarter of 2022. This amount is split between the Powered Vehicles Group (PVD, $229.03 million, +20.9%) and the Specialty Sports Group (SSD, $177.67 million, +28.1%). SSD sales increased due to ...
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News briefsUSWE nominates Frisk for board of directors
USWE Sports’ nomination committee has proposed the re-election of Mats Jacobson, Martin Kössler, Jenny Graflind and Joel Eklund as ordinary members, Jacobson as chairman of its board of directors. Current board member Fredrik Carling has declined his re-election. In addition, Helena Nordman-Knutson and Patrik Frisk were nominated for election as ...
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News briefsItalmobiliare acquires Sidi Sport
Italmobiliare has invested in Sidi Sport, the iconic Italian brand specializing in cycling and motorcycling footwear. As per the terms of the agreement, 100 percent of the capital of Sidi Sport S.r.l. will be taken over by Italmobiliare for €66 million, in addition to the net cash held by the ...
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News briefsCake expands operations in Germany
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight premium electric motorcycles and a member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), has announced the expansion of its presence in the German market. A local sales team is already operating in Berlin and a full-service CAKEsite is expected to open later this year. A ...
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News briefsDainese and Momodesign partner on urban and outdoor clothing line
Dainese is teaming up with Momodesign on a new line of clothing, footwear, helmets and accessories designed for the outdoors and urban mobility. Upon the terms of the all-Italian license agreement, the products will be designed by Momodesign in its Style Center and manufactured by Dainese, which will also distribute ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor to acquire Fox Racing
Virginia-based Vista Outdoor Inc, the parent company of 39 sports and outdoor brands, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fox Racing, a global provider of high-performance motocross, mountain biking and lifestyle gear from Irvine, California. The purchase price is $540 million, with the possibility of earning ...
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News briefsCosmo Connected raises €6 million from angel investors
Cosmo Connected, a French start-up specializing in connected safety accessories for users of bikes and scooters, has raised €6 million from Patrice Pastor (J.B. Pastor), Adrien Dassault (Tikehau Capital), Gary Anssens (Alltricks), Sarona VC and several private investors, Le Figaro has reported. In addition, Cosmo Connected is opening its capital ...
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ArticleUSWE acquires Oregon-based Giant Loop, opens U.S. subsidiary
Swedish company USWE Sports AB has agreed to acquire U.S. companies Giant Loop LLC and Armadillo Bag LLC, among the most successful brands in the soft-bag segment for the off-road market in the U.S. The fixed acquisition price totals approximately $3 million, of which roughly $1.5 million will be paid ...
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ArticleFox Factory publishes first global sustainability report
In time for World Environment Day, Fox Factory – based in Georgia, USA – released its first sustainability report for 2021. The report includes the results of the company’s first materiality analysis, which led to the development of the Fox Factory Frontiers sustainability strategy. The publication summarizes the current state ...
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News briefsAll European Dometic production sites now powered by renewable energy
Dometic has entered the next phase in implementing the company’s sustainability strategy. The program covers the next three years until 2024. For an overview of the program and its goals, visit the sustainability section of dometic.com. Energy efficiency in production and in the use phase of products have long been ...
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News briefsCake appoints EV strategist to board of directors
Source: Cake Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, has announced the appointment of Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen to its board of directors. Bardenfleth-Hansen, who recently became CEO of Norwegian charging station manufacturer Zaptec, brings many years of experience in the electrification of transportation and its ...
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News briefsCake appoints Jens Stark as chief commercial officer
Source: Cake Jens Stark, CCO Cake Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, has appointed Jens Stark as chief commercial officer. Stark will lead the continued expansion of Cake’s sales team globally and take the sales organization from start-up to scale-up. He joins Cake from Apple, ...
