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Hartje: One of the oldest businesses still active in the motorcycle
industry and well known to dealers in Germany, wholesaler Hermann
Hartje KG is looking to expand its international wholesale business with
new dealer partners. Headquartered at Hoya in Lower Saxony (between
Hannover and Bremen), the company has depots throughout Germany
and in the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria and Italy - its own fleet of
Hartje branded vans are a familiar sight in Germany and its fast, personal
delivery service is a hallmark of Hartje’s reputation. Indelibly associated
with the bicycle industry, where it is known for its complete bikes and
wheel/rims programmes, Hartje is also a major player in the automotive
industry and other sports and outdoor activity markets. It’s dedicated
‘MOT’ motorcycle and scooter department has broadened from its historic
workshop equipment and service component and item specialty, offering
wholesalers and dealers access to spare parts and accessories, helmets
and apparel, care and cleaning products, oils, lubricants and tyres,
workshop equipment and tools; www.hartje.de
Parts Europe: The Germany based distributor hosted some 20 or so
vendors at its huge booth, including ICON apparel, Moose and Thor - this
year has seen Drag Specialties and Thor celebrating their 50th
anniversaries; www.dragspecialties.eu
Rainers: Founded in 1988, recent new products from the specialist
Spanish manufacturer include its short H-94 racing boot. Made from high
quality micro fibre, with TPU reinforcements and an adjustment buckle at
the instep area, the dual material slider and carbon reinforcements near
the outside area of the heel ensure optimal protection. The company also
offers apparel and gloves such as its SPV-6 cow’s leather racing glove
with TPU protectors at the knuckles, fingers and palms with some areas
also featuring Superfabric material and a new protector in the cuff area.
The lining is made from polyester in the palm area and the upper has a
165 g Kevlar layer - Coolmax offers good protection and optimal
breathability; www.rainers-sports.com
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