Nicolai explores new boundaries between existing two-wheeler classes
At Eurobike, Karlheinz Nicolai, founder and CEO of German premium niche brand Nicolai, showed off the new Eboxx Ultra – “UB1” for short – which bridges the gap between pedelecs and e-motorcycles. “We want to show that there is something more below the car and above the so-called LEVs that ...
Pierer Mobility on track for 11th record year in a row
The current two-wheeler boom has led to record sales of 215,646 PTWs (= “Powered Two-Wheelers” = motorcycles and pedelecs) at Austrian Pierer Mobility AG in the first half of 2021. Compared to the first six months of the previous year, this is an increase of 73 percent. The group sold ...
German bike and mobility industry calls for sustainable mobility summit
On the occasion of the IAA Mobility show in Munich, a broad business alliance, including the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV), has called for a sustainable mobility summit to enable a significant shift from cars and trucks to climate-friendly modes of transport in Germany. “Germany needs a transport turnaround” is ...
Eurobike Awards 2021 show the industry’s creative energy
With 246 products sent in, the jury of six bike industry insiders that was responsible for this year’s Eurobike Awards was challenged to pick those with the most economic potential, everyday usability and creative design. In total, 36 awards were given out over the four categories “Gold”, “Winner”, Start-up” and ...
Cake introduces third vehicle platform
Following the launch of Cake’s previous platforms, Kalk and Ösa, the Swedish company specializing in lightweight electric motorcycles has announced its third platform. ”Makka” is a family of light and convenient urban shuttles for short-haul commercial transportation and commuting needs. These new electric mopeds further define Cake’s ambition of making ...
Swedish WeSports group in a buying mood, acquires six brands
The Swedish WeSports Group AB has taken over a number of brands and companies in the recent weeks and months. After the acquisitions of Rawbike and the Nordic Outdoor & Sports Group, which were completed in April this year, the Stockholm-based enterprise has taken over six more companies during the ...
Messe München and mobile operators to lay 5G network for IAA Mobility
Messe München has announced that it will join forces with mobile operators Telekom, Vodafone and Telefónica Deutschland/O2 to launch one of the world’s most advanced public 5G networks for the premiere of IAA Mobility (Sept. 7-12). The collaboration is designed to provide exhibitors with the necessary bandwidth both in the ...
Leatt continues on record track in 2021
In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, publicly traded South African protective equipment manufacturer Leatt Corporation, which trades over-the-counter in the U.S., has set more records: Sales increased by a whopping 106 percent to $14.3 million compared to the same period of the previous year. Income from operations grew by ...
Travel Talk 2021 held as physical congress day during Eurobike
For the 20th time, the international Travel Talk congress that is held during the Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (Sept. 1-4) will host international bike business pros for discussion, networking, inspiration and collaboration. The live congress will be held on September 3, 2021, with the focus topic “micro adventures”: bike ...
Fourth consecutive record quarter for Fox Factory
U.S.-based suspension specialist Fox Factory Holding Corp. posted significant gains in both revenue and profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, this year’s second quarter was not only the company’s fourth consecutive record quarter, but also surpassed the $1 billion ...
MyStromer AG welcomes three new distribution partners
Swiss S-pedelec pioneer MyStromer AG plans to drive the mobility revolution with no less than three new national distribution partners, namely in Italy, the U.K. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
High demand for bike helmets results in tremendous sales increase for Mips in H1
After a strong start to fiscal 2021, “brain protection” helmet-technology maker Mips AB stepped it up a notch in the second quarter. As a result, the Swedish company posted total sales of SEK 225 million (€22.0m-$25.9m) in the first half of the year, despite challenging supply chain issues. Compared with ...
Dometic Q2 sales rebound but supply-chain issues persist
Scandinavian Outdoor Group member Dometic saw second-quarter earnings rebound from the impact of the Covid pandemic despite persistent supply-chain challenges.
G-Motion e-bike store opening with Storck Bicycle
On July 15, the German Glinicke Automotive Group celebrated the opening of the “G-Motion” e-bike center in Kassel. Markus Storck, founder and CEO of Storck Bicycle, attended the festivities. His brand is the driving force behind the new store. With the cooperation between G-Motion and Storck, the bicycle supplier is ...
Cake to open factory near Stockholm
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles and a member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), announced the opening of its new factory in Albyberg, Sweden. In line with its mission to inspire society towards a zero-emission lifestyle, Cake continues to rapidly scale up sustainable production by establishing local ...
Portugal Bike Value goes digital
On July 20, the very first digital platform to promote the Portuguese conscious mobility sector will be launched. With this tool, the national bicycle industry association ABIMOTA aims to promote, on behalf of its members, the path taken to internationalize the domestic bicycle production sector.
Dometic acquires Büttner Elektronik
Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) member Dometic keeps on buying companies internationally: On July 2, it acquired Büttner Elektronik, a German provider specialized in mobile power solutions for the outdoor segment, including solar power solutions, batteries and battery chargers. The company’s 2020 net sales (primarily sold in Germany) were approximately €13 ...
Clarus finalizes acquisition of Rhino-Rack
Clarus Corp., the Utah-based parent company of Black Diamond and Pieps, among others, has completed the acquisition of Australia-based Rhino-Rack Pty Ltd, which we previously reported. Rhino-Rack will continue to operate independently as a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Clarus and will form a third reporting segment.
Sasta wins Scandinavian Outdoor Award for plus size jacket
In an online ceremony hosted by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), two Finnish companies were among the six winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Awards for Spring/Summer 2022: Sasta (based in Nurmes) and Halti (headquartered in Vantaa, Lapland).
Dometic sets ambitious sustainability goals
Dometic, based in Stockholm, the specialist in products for mobile living that has just bought three other companies in the solar and vehicle accessories sector within one month, aims to increase its energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint further. The company’s just-released climate ...