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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 – The Future

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.Urban mobility trends, based on global directives, prevail sit in accessible, safe, pleasant space with urban and human quality. This reality creates the space for the adoption of a new culture of mobility capable of instilling new habits in urban travel, that is, this is how the gentle modes of mobility start to assume a preponderant role.We are experiencing an environment of growth in the soft mobility sector, which is expected to be sustained in the coming decades. The session consists in a brief presentation of the future development strategy of the PBV and the soft mobility sector Portuguese by ABIMOTA.

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PBV – HELPDESK

ANALYSIS ON BUSINESS SUPPORT MECHANISMS IN PORTUGAL IN THE CONTEXT OF SOFT MOBILITY The internationalization of markets and enterprises means the development of activities between different countries, whether through the transfer of productive resources, capital, cooperation projects or just the marketing of domestic products in other markets.There are a set of entities and mechanisms to support the internationalization and capture of Innovation and Development for companies in the Soft Mobility Sector. The session consisted of: Brief summary presentation of the main areas of the platform and support PBV HELPDESK A panel composed of different entities, which will briefly present the instruments and tools to support companies wishing to invest in Portugal.

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PBV – Knowledge Network

In today’s “connected” world, knowledge (sharing) networks are increasingly important. These “Knowledge Networks” are nothing more than a set of individuals and teams that come together across organizational, spatial, and disciplinary boundaries to create and share a set of knowledge. The focus of these networks is usually the development, distribution and application of knowledge. The mobility sector has also been implementing this development model in the creation of new knowledge. The session consisted of: Brief summary presentation of the main areas of knowledge already available in Portugal on the theme of soft mobility. A panel of industry academics and experts, who will discuss how Knowledge Networks can be a response to emerging market challenges.

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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.

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PBV DigitalShow na RadMarket

The German Publication highlights the PBV DigitalShow Event.

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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.

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