Recently, Dongguan Taihe Composite Materials Co., Ltd. in Huangjiang Town, Dongguan, has been busy producing mountain bike components that will eventually debut at the Paris Olympic Games.
The head of customs affairs at Taihe Composite Materials Co., Ltd. stated that the company has always prioritized product research and development, striving to enhance bicycle performance and optimize functionality. Currently, some of the company's race bike models, featuring the lightest frames, have gained favor among global athletes, leading to a steady stream of overseas orders. To meet market demand, all production lines are fully operational, ensuring a steady supply of products.
Photo: Xieyi Huangjiang
Meanwhile, with the Paris Olympics approaching, the demand for mid-to-high-end bicycles in the European market has significantly increased compared to previous years. Major sporting events like the Paris Olympics have ignited a passion for various sports among Europeans, with the "Olympic economy" for sports goods continuing to heat up. Dongguan has seen robust growth in its bicycle and sports goods export business this year, with Olympic-related products particularly attracting attention.
Dongguan Yonghu Composite Materials Co., Ltd. is another company specializing in bicycle parts production, mainly exporting to Europe and America. In the first half of this year, the total value of bicycle parts declared for export by this company at Dongguan Customs reached 86.81 million yuan, a 2.27-fold year-on-year increase, further demonstrating the competitiveness and influence of Huangjiang Town's bicycle industry in the international market.
Products manufactured in Huangjiang Town have been featured in several major international sports events, including bicycles ridden by Anna Kiesenhofer, the women's road race champion at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics; Nino Schurter, the men's mountain bike champion at the Rio 2016 Olympics; and Jenny Rissveds, the women's mountain bike champion at the same event.
Author | Sherry (intern)
Editor | Abby, James
