As part of his succession plan, owner Emil Weber is handing over the site of the Emil Weber Motos AG motorcycle store in Rümlang (ZH) to hostettler moto ag based in Sursee (LU) – with effect from 1 January 2024. Emil Weber remains the lessor of the shop. All employees will continue to be employed. Under the name “hostettler moto ag | Zürich Nord”, the business in Rümlang joins the hostettler moto ag branch network as its eighth location.
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Customer event Hoschi Days 2023 – over 10,000 visitors
On the weekend of 3 and 4 June 2023, the “Hoschi Days” took place in Sursee (Switzerland) for the second time. At this customer event, the hostettler group trading company presented various top brands from the fields of individual mobility and leisure. An action-packed motorcycle and bike show programme as well as the numerous star guests delighted the mixed audience.
Yamaha’s electric bikes start selling in Switzerland
In March 2022, under the motto “Switch ON” Yamaha announced its plans to enter the electromobility segment through its own products. Following the launch of the first electric scooter in April 2022, Yamaha will offer three models of e-Bikes for sale in Switzerland from May 2023.
Foundation of the company iXS ag
For decades, the iXS brand has stood for highly functional protective clothing for motorcyclists and cycling enthusiasts. As of 1.1.2023, the iXS brand was spun off from hostettler ag and has since been operating as the independent company iXS ag.
iXS wins Design & Innovation Award 2023
After the awards in 2019 (1x) 2020 (2x) 2021 (1x), the jury honours three bike products from iXS with the Design & Innovation Award.
Renaming of Freidig Moto-Actve gmbh to motoactive gmbh
From 1 September 2022, Freidig Moto-Active GmbH, a leading supplier for the specialised motorcycle trade in Switzerland, will be doing business under its new name, motoactive gmbh. After the acquisition by the hostettler group in 2019 the wholesale company has evolved. motoactive will be present in the market under the management of Hans Felder with an attractive brand portfolio and a sharpened product range.
Hoschi Days 2022 – a great success for the moto and bike event
The hostettler group’s “Hoschi Days” on 21 and 22 May in Sursee offered visitors a great deal of action, entertainment and fun, with the presence of prestigious guests from international motorcycle racing and other big names in FMX, Trials and Bike. Around 8,500 people of all ages enjoyed a varied programme!
Sven Mack is the new CEO of hostettler gmbh
hostettler gmbh, which is part of the Swiss hostettler group and has its headquarters in Müllheim (Germany), specialises in the distribution of a comprehensive range of products for the European motorcycle and scooter trade. There has now been a change in the management of hostettler gmbh.
BiXS Performance Race Team
With «Mission 25», the new BiXS Performance Race Team starts the 2022 racing season with the aim of achieving national and international racing success. The team is already focusing on a successful participation in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
iXS at the EICMA 2021 motorcycle show
“Welcome back, Adrenaline” is the slogan of the 78th EICMA, where the industry and the community of motorcycle and adrenaline fans will once again come together live. hostettler ag iXS Motorcycle Fashion is also present at the international motorcycle trade fair in Milan from 23-25 November 2021.
Dominique Aegerter crowned 2021 World Supersport Champion
Dominique Aegerter secured his early title win in the FIM Supersport World Championship in San Juan, Argentina for Team Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP and its sponsor iXS Motorcycle Fashion.
intercycle ag outsources its logistics to Zibatra Logistik AG
Constantly growing market demand for bicycles, accessories and spare parts has prompted intercycle ag to outsource its warehousing and logistics services to Zibatra Logistik AG as from January 2022. This move steps up the existing collaboration between the companies. No redundancies will be announced.