On June 15, Pon.Bike, one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers, announced that it will close its Cannondale European assembly plant in Almelo, Netherlands, by the end of 2027. This move is part of the group's new "multi-brand integrated production" strategy. Production capacity will gradually transition to existing European hubs in Germany and Lithuania. The company emphasized that this relocation will not disrupt bike deliveries to dealers or consumers.

The facility currently employs approximately 120 staff members and specializes in single-brand assembly for Cannondale. Because the plant cannot accommodate the group's future vision for "one-stop" multi-brand production, Pon.Bike decided on the closure, offering a generous 18-month transition and relocation plan for the affected workforce.