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<<< Continued from page 22 allowed us to reassert the international centrality of our appointment and to project it again into the future . Over the past few months , we have strongly promoted the correct behavior during visits , necessarily also relying on the common sense of fans during their visitor experience . In the light of the restrictions in force , that result achieved is the best result possible . It is a test of strength made possible thanks to the trust of the exhibitors and their loyalty to the public , who responded with great enthusiasm . Our sincere thanks go to them ." Paolo Magri , CEO of EICMA , is quoted as saying that " it was precisely the commitment of the companies in the sector and of the partners that was decisive - the commitment to channel the great desire for two wheels that is coming from the market into a unique package of global opportunities and to display the results of the investments of the industry of reference and the future of mobility on two wheels ." The date for EICMA 2022 has been set for 8 to 13 November .

Marolotest : One of Europe ' s premier workshop equipment and system manufacturers , the French specialist ' s extra flat 1200 W is one of the most advanced , highly rated and ergonomic workshop platforms in the world . Recent additions include its LEV50 - a new lift designed to specifically handle e-bikes weighing up to 50 kg ; www . marolotest . com

Merlin : British waxed cotton and textile apparel brand with three different collections - Heritage , Leisure Moto and D3O equipped Riderwear - for three different segments of the motorcycle ownership and riding experience ; www . merlinbikegear . com

Innteck : One of the fastest growing distributors in Italy , Innteck was founded between Turin and Genoa in 2004 and now boasts an additional warehouse in Boise , Idaho . The company is perhaps best known as the Italian importer for the Swedish made SKF component brand , but sells some 7,000 parts in total to over 2,000 dealers . Brands represented include D . I . D , KYB , Excel , Meteor Piston , POD Active ( Australia ), XTrig ( Germany ), Motion Pro ( USA ), Woessner ( Germany ), Wiseco ( USA ), Rekluse ( USA ), PROX ( NL ), Fly Racing ( USA ) and Yuasa ; www . inntecksrl . com

Showa : Along with Keihin and Nissin , Honda ' s former suspension subsidiary is now part of Hitachi Astemo ( Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility ), a multi-billion euro , three-brand joint venture with Hitachi Automotive Systems in which the two Japanese majors have combined their interests in order to build forward for a changing automotive supply chain landscape in which President & CEO Brice Koch says : " CASE technologies that include connectivity , autonomous driving and electrification will determine who wins and who loses ." With 90,000 employees spread over 27 countries , Koch says that " Hitachi Astemo has the scale and technical expertise to pursue rapidly changing technologies while providing comprehensive coverage to our OEM customers and partners across the globe . Building on the strengths of our four founding companies , our diverse human resources are committed to providing mobility solutions that reduce environmental impact , increase traffic safety and improve comfort . As a core member of the Hitachi Group , we are committed to achieving a sustainable society by providing environmental , social and economic value that sustainably improves our quality of life and makes our world a better place ." The European headquarters is based in Munich ; www . hitachiastemo . com

Öhlins Racing : Top sellers from the market-leading and now Tenneco Group owned Swedish suspension manufacturer include its classic gold finish Custom 43 and Custom 43 Blackline USD front forks . Öhlins offers a range of front fork options . For custom builds , the fully adjustable Custom 43 USD Blackline features compression and rebound damping as well as adjustable spring preload - " easily tuned for your specific requirements . The front fork offers complete control and race-proven performance for your bike ." The company ' s STX technology , 46 mm piston Blackline monotube shock absorbers are available with a range of spring rates ; www . ohlins . com

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