[DetroitMan]

Nice to see manufacturers bring their operations to Detroit...
E-bike maker plans to move manufacturing operation to Detroit

Vela Bikes, an E-bike maker started in Brazil 12 years ago that expanded into the U.S. during the COVID-19 E-bike boom, heard the industry buzz about Detroit and, after some due diligence, decided to move manufacturing and assembling of its bikes from China to Detroit — a process currently underway.

“After a couple of challenging years for the global supply chain, we are thrilled to take a significant step towards manufacturing our bikes in the United States,” said Justin Kosmides, co-founder and CEO of Vela Bikes.

Vela Bikes is partnering with Cardinal Cycling Group, a bicycle investment and management firm in Arkansas specializing in manufacturing e-bikes in the U.S. and Europe. CCG purchased Detroit Bikes earlier this year and it continues to manufacture that brand and others at the 50,000-square-foot factory on the city’s west side, which was part of the deal.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/bu...t/69727230007/