Accell discontinues production in the Netherlands

In future, the site will focus on strategic functions such as design, engineering and support. Manufacturing will be discontinued by the end of the first quarter of 2026 and relocated to existing production facilities. This decision is part of a comprehensive plan to increase efficiency and simplify production processes.

Centralised production in Hungary

In future, production will be centralised in Hungary, supported by final assembly in Dijon, France. This follows an earlier decision to sell the plant in Turkey. The closure in Heerenveen will affect around 160 jobs, which is why a social plan will come into effect to support the affected employees. The changeover is due to begin in September, with Heerenveen currently accounting for around 20% of Accell's total production. Following the recapitalisation, which was completed earlier this year, the company has reorganised activities in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, as well as in manufacturing, sales and central functions. Inventory levels have been significantly reduced and increased efficiencies have reduced the number of warehouse locations from 85 to 28, with the aim of reducing to five in the coming years.

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Accell Group hopes for efficiency gains

With the reorganisation, Accell hopes to achieve efficiency gains and strengthen its innovative power. Accell's CEO, Jonas Nilsson, emphasises that focusing on fewer sites under the One Accell model will enable the company to improve the quality and consistency of its products while reducing operating costs.

The Accell Group brings together numerous brands such as Haibike, Winora, Ghost and Lapierre as well as Batavus, Koga, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe and Carqon.