SHIMANO INC. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of bicycle components and fishing equipment. The Company operates in three business segments. The Bicycle Component segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of driving parts such as transmissions, braking parts such as brakes and other bicycle components. The Fishing Equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of reels, rods and fishing gears. The Others segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cold-forging parts for the automobile-related industry and rowing-related products. Its associated company provides logistics services for its bicycle components and fishing equipment. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 43 consolidated subsidiaries.
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SRAM International keeps the wheels of commerce spinning as it makes and sells bicycle shifters, derailleurs, brakes, chains, pedals, power meters, and other cycling parts. Its components are used by bicycle manufacturers (some 65% of sales) and sold in the aftermarket to distributors or directly to high-end US bicycle retailers. Products are marketed under the SRAM (drivetrain systems), RockShox (suspension), Avid (brakes), Truvativ (cranks), and Zipp (wheelsets) brand names. The firm's products are sold worldwide (the US accounts for a mere 15%). SRAM International was founded in 1987 by president and CEO Stanley Day, Jr.
Dorel Industries Inc. ( Dorel ) is a Canada-based juvenile products and bicycle company. The Company is a North American furniture distributor that markets a wide assortment of furniture products. The Company’s products are both domestically produced and imported. The Company operates in three segments: juvenile, recreational / leisure and home furnishings. It is a manufacturer as well as an importer of finished goods, the majority of the latter from overseas suppliers. As such, the Company relies on its suppliers for both finished goods and raw materials and has always prided itself on establishing long-term relationships both domestically and overseas. In October 2013, the Company acquired the majority interest of Cannondale Pro Cycling and Brixia Sports. In January 2014, Dorel Industries Inc completed its acquisition of Tiny Love Ltd. http://www.dorel.com/eng/
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chenleon1 時間: 2014-9-22 20:28
Accell Group NV is a Dutch holding company which owns several European bicycle manufacturers. Besides bikes, the Accell Group is also involved in the production of fitness equipment. Accell is one of the largest producers of bicycles and bicycle parts in the world.[citation needed]
Trek Bicycle's mission is to build the best bikes in the world. The company is a top designer and maker of high-end bikes, which it sells through independent specialty bicycle shops worldwide. Trek makes mountain, road, town, children's, tandem, police, and BMX bikes under brands Trek, Gary Fisher, and Bontrager. It also makes electric-assist bikes that allow riders to go farther and faster, as well as eco-designed bikes made using low-impact manufacturing and recycled parts. Trek customers pay top dollar for innovations in racing geometry, smooth suspensions, and custom paint. In addition to high-performance bicycles, the company sells technical gear and clothing. http://www.trekbikes.com