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Bicycle brands Batavus, Koga and Babboe relaunch

Bicycle brands Batavus, Koga, and Babboe are set for a restart after being acquired by Dutech following the bankruptcy of parent company Accell. The deal includes the company's IT infrastructure, its Hungarian operations, and potential job retention for some staff members.

The prominent bicycle manufacturer Accell has officially moved toward a fresh start following its recent bankruptcy. The company's curators have finalized an agreement to sell several key brands, specifically Batavus, Koga, and Babboe, to the firm Dutech. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the restructuring process for the well-known Dutch cycling group, which has been under intense scrutiny since the business collapsed.

Beyond the primary bike brands, the deal encompasses the company's IT platform, its operations based in Hungary, and a portion of the existing workforce. This transition follows a highly competitive bidding period that saw approximately sixty interested parties submit proposals for either individual assets or bundled groups of brands. The curators confirmed the sale in their latest insolvency report, highlighting a strategic path forward for these historic names in the cycling industry while the remaining assets of the former conglomerate continue to be assessed.

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