Alexander Thun now Co-CEO at Thun

Alexander Thun now Co-CEO at Thun

by | Sep 4, 2020 | Allgemein

In August 2020 Alexander Thun was appointed Co-CEO of Thun, the traditional German manufacturer of bicycle parts. Together with his father Alfred Thun, who will continue to act as managing partner, Alexander Thun now shares the responsibility for all business units....
CSR Manager at Thun

CSR Manager at Thun

by | Feb 21, 2020 | Allgemein

Since February 3rd, 2020 Leury Kerpen has taken on the role of CSR Manager at Thun. He has a degree in Biology and Business Management, and also has several years of U.S. work experience in the fields of Agile Project Management, Learning & Development,...
Thun expands its sales team with Kemal Özdemir

Thun expands its sales team with Kemal Özdemir

by | Feb 11, 2020 | Allgemein

25-year-old Kemal Özdemir strengthens Thun’s sales team as the company’s new Key Account Manager. He originally joined the company in August 2017 as part of an apprenticeship programme which he recently completed successfully. In his new position he will be serving...
Thun supports rainforest initiative

Thun supports rainforest initiative

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Allgemein

Thun has recently made a donation of €3,500 to the German rainforest project ‘Mein Regenwald’ run by the non-profit organization ‘Chance e.V.’. Its mission is the protection and exploration of an 18,000-hectare (180km²) forest area in the Peruvian Andes. The Peruvian...
Thun introduces the industry’s lightest bb-set

Thun introduces the industry’s lightest bb-set

by | Nov 27, 2019 | Allgemein

Thun has reinforced its reputation for innovation yet again, this time by launching the lightest bb-set in the industry. Called SHORTY SL, this new super-lightweight bb-set has a completely hollow spindle. As a result, it weighs in at just 198 grams. This makes it...
Thun co-funds new climate-change documentary film

Thun co-funds new climate-change documentary film

by | Oct 17, 2019 | Allgemein

Climate change is increasingly hitting the headlines, and it is also a topic that Thun feels very strongly about. In line with its sustainability action plan, the company is therefore financially supporting a new documentary film called Fridays. The film will follow...
Taichung Bike Week 2019 invitation

Taichung Bike Week 2019 invitation

by | Oct 1, 2019 | Allgemein

The upcoming Taichung Bike Week (TBW), which will take place in Taiwan from 16-18 October 2019, will be an exciting opportunity to discover Thun’s latest innovations. As usual, TBW allows for some high-quality face-to-face time, and the Thun team is looking forward to...
Thun to switch to 100% green electricity

Thun to switch to 100% green electricity

by | Sep 25, 2019 | Allgemein

Sustainability plays an increasingly significant role nowadays and public awareness is at an all-time peak. For the bicycle component manufacturer Thun, this topic has always been of great importance. Now, the company is turning its intrinsic motivation into concrete...
Thun partners up with HEINZMANN and Radkutsche

Thun partners up with HEINZMANN and Radkutsche

by | Aug 28, 2019 | Allgemein

Thun is keen to make its mark in the cargo bike market, especially in the B2B market for fleet operators. In this context the company is working in partnership with two leading players in the industry, each with their own specific area of expertise: the companies...
Meet Thun’s Carsten Friede at EUROBIKE

Meet Thun’s Carsten Friede at EUROBIKE

by | Aug 20, 2019 | Allgemein

At this year’s EUROBIKE, Carsten Friede will be happy to meet clients at the Thun stand (A2-107). Carsten joined Thun as a sales representative in 2018, serving designated clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus their bike suppliers located all over the...