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Manufacturer of special needs bikes Van Raam in the news

Since Van Raam's relocation in January 2019, there has been a lot of media attention for the manufacturer of special needs bicycles. In November 2019, De Gelderlander (a Dutch newspaper) published a large article about Van Raam. In this article the Gelderlander talks about the sustainable building and bicycle test track, the history, Van Raam as world market leader and the prizes it has won. Read more about the article by the Gelderlander here.

Collaboration in the Achterhoek for more bicycle mechanics

There is a shortage of bicycle mechanics in the Netherlands. In order to increase the number of bicycle mechanics in the Achterhoek region, the Tweewieler Academy, the Graafschap College and the WerkRaat learning and work centre in Doetinchem have entered into a collaboration by setting up a new training course. Bicycle mechanics at Van Raam, Fukadu Tesfai Lujam and Kbrom Tukue Future, participate in this course.

Van Raam with special needs bikes at the REVA fair

Are you or do you know someone with a disability and would you like to know the possibility to keep your mobility? Perhaps the REVA fair is something for you! On May 19 to 21, 2022, Van Raam will be on this information fair in Ghent (Belgium) with special needs bicycles. This fair is the ideal meeting place for manufacturers and suppliers of products, organisations offering services, associations of people with a disability and visitors. In this article you can read more about the Reva and the Van Raam bikes that will be present at the Reva.

Cycling with rheumatism

Regular exercise with a rheumatic disorder is very important. Besides being relaxing, it can be of great social and psychological significance and negative processes can be stopped. Cycling with rheumatism is a way of moving that can have a positive effect. Read more in this article about this condition and about the use of Van Raam bicycles with a rheumatic condition.

Donations for a vanRaam side-by-side tandem Fun2Go

Two seventeen-year-old students have collected 1000 euros in donations for a Tandem foundation during their cycling trip on a vanRaam side-by-side tandem Fun2Go. Read more about these donations and other success stories about donations for a vanRaam side-by-side tandem Fun2Go.

New photos Van Raam Fun2Go duo bike and FunTrain

New Van Raam product photos were taken in October 2019. This time, the Fun2Go duo bike and the FunTrain duo bike trailer were photographed again. During the photo shoot, several models were photographed at different locations. See below the result of the photo shoot.

Why more adults are choosing an electric tricycle

There's a moment many cyclists reach, when the bike they've always ridden starts to feel like it's working against them. The balance required at junctions, the effort on longer routes, and the nagging sense that a ride should feel easier than this. For a growing number of active adults, an electric tricycle is the upgrade they never knew they needed.

Festive opening of new bicycle factory vanRaam

Van Raam winner Guus Hiddink Business Award

Van Raam is the winner of the Guus Hiddink Business Award! On the evening of Thursday 17 October, the festive award ceremony took place in the Amphion theatre in Doetinchem. Marjolein Boezel, Financial/HRM Director at Van Raam, has received the award. The winner of the Guus Hiddink Business Award is an example for other companies in the Achterhoek. This award is part of the Ondernemersprijzen Achterhoek (Achterhoek Entrepreneurial Award). Besides Van Raam, CAD2M B.V. and Bronckhorst High-Tech B.V. were also nominated for this prize.

Queen Máxima and Van Raam at Presentation State of SMEs 2019

On Tuesday October 8th, Marjolein Boezel, Financial / HRM Director of Van Raam, was invited for the presentation of the Annual Report on the State of the SME 2019 from the Netherlands. Marjolein was present to represent Dutch entrepreneurs in a panel at the presentation of this trend report. Queen Máxima was also present at the presentation of the State of SMEs 2019.