Abimota is in the HBSA 2023, the show is featuring the finest handmade and bespoke bicycle, apparel and component brands in the world, this is an opportunity to savour the craft and culture of the bicycle. Curated in a unique friendly environment, it is possible to mingle with the legends, the new-comers and the enthusiasts.
Abimota is in the Velo-city 2023 that is being held in Leipzig, Germany from May 9th to 12th, 2023. The event is organized by the European Cyclists’ Federation, the city of Leipzig and Leipziger Messe. Since its first edition in 1980, Velo-city has played a valuable part in promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy means of transport for all. Each conference takes place over the course of four days with a programme of more than 60 sessions. Next year it will be held in Gent.
The participation in the Cycle Mode Tokyo 2023 is part of the project “ABIMOTA PORTUGAL FEST “, co-financed by Compete and Portugal 2020. The main objective is to present the major Portuguese bicycle industry competitive advantages to the Japanes Market, in order to position Portugal as a potential future partner.
The participation in the Micromobility Conference in Sidney is part of the project “ABIMOTA PORTUGAL FEST AUSTRALIA 2022, co-financed by Compete and Portugal 2020. The main objective is to present the major Portuguese bicycle industry competitive advantages to the Australian Market, in order to position Portugal as a potential future supplier.
The 2022 figures show a growth of 38 percent until last July, for the two-wheel and soft mobility Portuguese sector. This figures are known, when Eurostat confirms that Portugal remains the largest bike producer in Europe, for the third consecutive year. The figures held by ABIMOTA, indicated a growth in exports, as well as an exponential growth, in terms of added value, both in traditional bicycles and e-bikes. Until last July the increase was 38 percent. “The figures provided by Eurostat confirmed ours, which indicated that Portugal continued, and continues, to grow significantly in bicycle exports. In 2021, we exported two million and 900 thousand bicycles, which keeps us in the lead, for the third consecutive year .” Declared the Secretary General of ABIMOTA, Gil Nadais. “These figures are the result of all the work that has been done, in terms of production effort, but also, and fundamentally, in terms of growth in the scale of value in bike production. This fact is remarkable in production and exports of e-bikes, which grew by more than 60%. We cannot fail to mention that in components, especially in the group of pedals and cranksets, as well as in bicycle frames, growth was over 70%. As we opportunely announced, May had been the best month ever, but July surpassed all values, reaching almost one hundred million euros in terms of exports.” Finished off the leader of the association that governs the industrial two wheels sector in Portugal.
Portugal is the largest manufacturer of bikes in the European Union, a fact many people outside of the country might not know. Last year, more than 2.6 million bikes were made in Portugal, according to official EU figures.
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.
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.
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.
