Cannondale factory in Netherlands to close in 2027. June 14, 2026 Pon.Bike, the bicycle division of Pon Holdings, is closing its dedicated Cannondale European assembly factory in Almelo, the Netherlands, and relocating production to existing facilities in Germany and Lithuania. The closure affects 120 employees and is set to occur by the end of 2027. Pon.Bike said of the transition process, "During this period, production activities will be transferred step by step to the other European locations. The delivery of Cannondale bicycles to dealers and consumers will therefore continue uninterrupted, and new models will go into production as planned." The Almelo production site became part of Pon.Bike through the 2021 acquisition of Dorel Sports, which added Cannondale, Schwinn, Mongoose and GT to its portfolio. Pon's bike brands also include Cervelo, Santa Cruz, Gazelle, Focus and Urban Arrow. Pon also owns the Mike's Bikes retail chain in the U.S. and the Lease A Bike bike rental business. Pon.Bike said the move follows an extensive analysis of the production network and aligns with the further implementation of Pon.Bike's international multi-brand strategy. Pon.Bike said, "Over recent years, Pon.Bike has built a strong international brand portfolio with iconic bicycle brands including Gazelle, Cannondale, FOCUS, Kalkhoff, Veloretti, Cervélo, Santa Cruz and Urban Arrow. In 2025 the company launched an integrated multi-brand approach in which sales, marketing, procurement, production and supply chain work more closely together. The strategy is designed to allow retail partners in particular to benefit fully from Pon.Bike's broad brand portfolio. It also provides opportunities to continue operating efficiently in the highly competitive international bicycle market." Modern European Bicycle Factories Pon.Bike said is operates "the most modern bicycle factories" in Europe. The factory in Dieren in the Netherlands produces the Gazelle brand and has the facilities to produce other brands and models as well. Driven by Gazelle's success, the factory is operating at peak capacity. The factory in Emstek in Germany is the group's "most versatile multi-brand facility, producing both comfort and performance e-bikes as well as (road) bikes." The factory in Kėdainiai in Lithuania is the newest and most scalable site," fully equipped to produce Pon.Bike's complete brand portfolio. Pon.Bike said, "Together, these three locations offer the capacity and facilities to fulfil Pon.Bike's full production volume even as demand grows, including Cannondale models for the European market." Affected Employees Regarding the affected employees from the closing, Pon.Bike said, "Cycling Sports Group Europe recognizes that this proposed decision will have a significant impact on its employees in Almelo and their families. A substantial transition period of approximately 18 months has therefore been put in place, with a strong focus on guidance, redeployment and support for employees in Almelo. The Works Council has been informed and is going through a careful consultation process. Cycling Sports Group Europe will develop its social plan in the coming period, in close consultation with the Works Council and the trade unions. The company is also committed to active collaboration with regional labor market organizations and employers in the Almelo and Twente region." Outlook Pon.Bike said after a period of strong growth, followed by a "sharp slowdown," the bicycle market has since normalized. Over the medium term, Pon.Bike expects a "steadily growing market, driven primarily by demand for e-bikes." Image courtesy Pon.Bike

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