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ABIMOTA submits multi-million-euro plan to strengthen bicycle industry

A group of 39 companies and organisations gathered by the industry association ABIMOTA have applied for funding of up to €258 million as part of Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. The application, called the AM2R Agenda, is part of a set of actions ABIMOTA has been carrying out, such as Portugal Bike Value, aiming at strengthening the e-bike and bicycle sector, reinforcing Portugal’s leadership in the two-wheel industry.

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PBV – Industrial Technology Availability

The soft mobility market is revealing a trend with the introduction of more technological and safe products for users. With positive expectations, companies have also invested in new production technologies, such as robotic welding, adopting new materials, the innovation of production processes and business models.With carbon, extraordinary non-ferrous alloys, or simple steel, we must understand the properties of the materials for industrialisation. We should know which materials can be used depending on the desired application, what advantages and approaches they offer. The session consisted of:A brief summary presentation of the main investments made in recent years in Portugal.A panel of industry experts, who will discuss how technology can be presented as a competitive advantage for PBV to respond to emerging market needs.Contributions from two companies in the sector on the objectives and technological investments already made and held in the portfolio.

22/07/2021 0

PBV DigitalShow na RadMarket

The German Publication highlights the PBV DigitalShow Event.

22/07/2021 0

PBV – ABIMOTA’s Lab support

Industry standards and regulations reflect concern on the part of competent authorities about the final quality of a product and consumer safety and rights. The mere fact that these standards exist forces manufacturers to increase the focus on the quality of their products, with obvious advantages for users/consumers. The session consisted of: Brief presentation of ABIMOTA’s competencies and role in this area. A panel of industry experts, who will discuss the requirements, opportunities and threats that result from the existence of the regulatory and regulatory framework, as well as the instruments to verify its implementation.

22/07/2021 0

Portugal is, for the second consecutive year, the largest bicycle producer in Europe

With 2.6 million bicycles produced, Portugal is, for the second consecutive year, the largest producer in Europe, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday, July 20. Portugal achieved the position of europe’s largest bicycle producer in 2019 and in 2020 maintained this leadership, producing two million and 600,000 units, out of the 12.2 million produced in Europe last year. “Despite going through a difficult period, with the closing of production for almost two months and the scarcity of some components in the domestic market, the Portuguese two-wheel industry and smooth mobility continues to assert itself as a European leader.” Said Gil Nadais, Secterário General of ABIMOTA. This news couldn’t have come at a better time. “In fact, this is one of those news that comes at the right time. The Portugal Bike Value Digital Show is taking place, a digital event that we have launched and with which we intend to put the Portuguese sector of smooth mobility accessible to buyers and brands around the world, within a click.” It highlights the General Section of ABIMOTA. Portugal Bike Value Digital Show runs until Friday, the 23rd, with a digital exhibition space, webinars and direct contacts. This is the first digital platform dedicated to promoting exports from the national soft mobility sector and once again ABIMOTA is at the forefront of innovation, with another tool for the internationalization of the sector. Source: Completa Mente

21/07/2021 0

PBV – The Covid Reaction

On the account of the pandemic, people rediscovered the pleasure of walking on the street. Europe in general discovered (or rediscovered) the bike, discovered that there is life outside the home, that there is life outside the sofas, outside of social networks, discovered the outdoors. So, one of the ways to exercise in a solitary way, keeping the safe distance, is in fact the bike. This caused that demand increase exponential. No factory has been able to anticipate this reality and increase production capacity to meet this challenge. The factories already have a high level of technology and are not able in such a short time to produce twice what they previously produced. The session consisted of: Brief analysis of the effect of Covid 19 on the global soft mobility sector by ABIMOTA. A panel of industry experts who will discuss the effects, opportunities and threats that result from this phase of global pandemic. Intervention of an industry company on the effects and how it is facing this period of health.

21/07/2021 0

Portugal Bike Value – The Path

20/07/2021 Portugal Bike Value (PBV) is a project created in 2015 by ABIMOTA, this initiative aims to promote the Portuguese two-wheel row across borders. In 2019, Portugal established itself as the largest European bicycle producer, with two million and 700 thousand units, and national exports reached more than 400 million Euros. The session consisted of:• Brief History of the PBV and the sector Portuguese by ABIMOTA.• A panel consisting of soft mobility experts, who will present trends and ideas on Portuguese and European Soft Mobility.• Intervention of the Vice President of ABIMOTA.

20/07/2021 0

European Bicycle Industry Booming

12/07/2021 0

First European carbon frame factory to be opened in Portugal

The initial investment for the Carbon Team project was 8.4 million euros. Construction of the plant, a 9000 m2 pavilion, started in the fourth quarter of 2019 and was completed at the end of last year. The company is headquartered in Campia, in the municipality of Vouzela. The plant generates 120 direct jobs, thanks to a high level of technological integration and automation, and is expected to produce 25,000 carbon frames per year by 2024. In the plans of the brand there is already the possibility of, in the medium term, increase the production area by another seven thousand square meters. Source:

09/07/2021 0

News About Portugal Bike Value

A publication in an international magazine

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