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.
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
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.
