SHENZHEN, China (BRAIN) — With a goal of doubling annual production to 1 million bikes, folding-bike maker Dahon has relocated to a larger factory in the Songgand district of Shenzhen, China. The new factory has about 650,000 square feet of floor space and brings Dahon’s entire production process under one roof, including heat treatment, painting …
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EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Bike Friday, a U.S. manufacturer of folding bikes, is launching an adjustable 20-inch-wheel cargo bike and is developing a program to entice dealers to carry them. Hanna Scholz, the company’s president and daughter of its co-founder Alan Scholz, said there’s a growing market for these heavy-duty haulers among younger buyers, particularly …
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PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Hive, parent company of E-Thirteen, Chub Wheel Goods and Revl Road, has hired Cory Sullivan as head of U.S. dealer sales and Connor Bondlow in marketing design. “Sullivan’s roots as a UBI-certified wrench combined with years of sales and service experience at Art’s Cyclery (in San Luis Obispo, Calif.) make …
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Stages Cycling products are now available in South Korea via Welltuned, a distribution branch of the Hung-A corporation. This new partnership serves as Stages Cycling’s entry to the Asian cycling market. Besides North America, the company’s products are also sold in South Africa, the U.K., Ireland, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand. …
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FRYBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — Distributors Downeast Bicycle, Hans Johnsen Co. and Wilson Bicycle Sales are all adding Vittoria to their helmet lineups. Helmets from the Italian brand feature replaceable padding, insect netting built into the front air ports, and InMold 1 Technology for a stronger, safer lid. They also include Italian styling with 18-21 sculpted vents (depending …
WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle plans to move its global distribution center from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to a new facility in Johnson Creek, about 17 miles west. The new 250,000-square-foot distribution center is expected to open by the end of 2015, Trek said. The Johnson Creek facility is 50 percent larger than Trek’s existing warehouse. …
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — Florida e-bike maker Prodeco Technologies has agreed in principal to be acquired by a publicly traded development company, PayMeOn Inc. Prodeco co-founded Robert Provost and Daniel Del Aguila will remain in charge of the company along with Prodeco’s other managers, Ed Cespedes, the CEO of PayMeOn, said Friday. “We wouldn’t have …
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CHICAGO (BRAIN)—It’s official. The Chicagoland Area Bicycle Dealers Association (CABDA) is launching a trade show and is booking exhibition space for the Feb. 4-5 midweek expo. And for industry veterans who remember CABDA’s early foray into the trade show business, the event will be held across the street from the old Pheasant Run facility in …
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HAVERHILL, Mass. (BRAIN) — To benefit World Bicycle Relief, Mavic is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind Ritte Vlaanderen road bike outfitted with Mavic’s 125th-anniversary Ksyrium wheel-tire system and SRAM Red 22 components. The bike was hand painted by Ritte founder Spencer Canon. The Ritte x Mavic 125th Anniversary Vlaanderen is part of a collection of bikes …
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Selle San Marco North America has added Geoff Pomerantz to its outside sales team. Pomerantz’s territory includes Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin. He also represents Ridley bicycles and SMS Santini clothing and is a public relations consultant for the Chicago Bears. “We’re very pleased to have Geoff join our sales team,” said …
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