DT Swiss acquires Pace fork business
DT Swiss has acquired from Pace Cycles Ltd. its suspension and rigid fork business. With this step DT Swiss will become a full scale, high end suspension product manufacturer. Adrian Carter, the owner and inspiration behind the iconic UK Pace brand will bring his 20 years of experience into this deal by acting as the technical consultant to DT Swiss in the transition period and for future developments. Pace forks will be integrated into the overall DT Swiss suspension range within the next 6-12 months. Pace will continue to manufacture and supply customers with its full fork range during the transition period for the 2007 model year. Pace Cycles Ltd. continues to manufacture and sell frames, clothing and its other products under the Pace brand. The companies have agreed that after the transition period production of forks will be relocated to the DT Swiss factory in Switzerland after which Pace will become the exclusive UK Distributor of the full range of DT Swiss suspension products as well as continuing its renowned suspension service, technical and spares support. Pace will also distribute DT Swiss wheels, rims, hubs and spoke products. "This is just great news for all our customers- the fork product range will continue to grow and expand in the UK and Pace are of course the best people to provide full service and technical support" The parties have agreed confidentiality on the further details of this deal. www.pacecycles.com www.dtswiss.comLatest news
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