Sales soar at Brompton – but profits down as company warns of tension over Taiwan

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Sales soar at Brompton – but profits down as company warns of tension over Taiwan Folding bike firm says geopolitical factors plus higher staffing and raw materials costs and supply chain pressures are hitting its bottom line cycling

, but the West London-based company has seen its profits dip due in part to inflation, and has also sounded a warning regarding the potential impact of tensions over Taiwan on its supply chain.

The company currently has suppliers in both countries, but speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said that current tensions meant that Brompton is working on diversifying its supply chain in the Far East. “That’s a much better route because you’re dealing with somebody who already understands your product, already has the specialist equipment and, in some cases, might take some of that equipment and move it to the new operation and therefore you’ve got dual supply through the same company.”

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they could reduce staffing costs by auto brazing and have fewer 'designers' selecting a new colour every year or so

I have never understood what the big deal is. Unless it's a strange look at me on my overpriced folding bike badge of honor thing, which some people seem to need to feel valued.

Do we care? We haven’t forgotten Brompton boss blaming rise of MAMILs for road animosity.

They're ridiculously over priced anyway

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