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Ziegler brings Bikeep smart parking to Germany and Austria
In June 2021 ZIEGLER Metallbearbeitung GmbH, a metalworking company in Weissach-Flacht in Baden-Württemberg, became Bikeep's partner for Germany and Austria. Ziegler added Bikeep's smart bike parking and e-scooter parking to its range of urban two-wheeler infrastructure.
Why the timing was right
Cycling, e-bikes and e-scooters had grown fast in the year before, and politicians, cities and companies were increasingly ready to invest in better infrastructure for them. Ziegler brought its metalworking and installation know-how, and Bikeep brought the smart docks and the platform behind them.
What Ziegler offered
- Bikes and e-scooters. Docks for regular bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.
- App control. Riders park and unlock with a phone app.
- Options. Solar panels, surveillance cameras, charging and access to usage data.
Installations
As Bikeep's German partner at the time, Ziegler installed a handful of Bikeep stations, including the APAG bike station in Aachen.
Ziegler announced the partnership in a press release in German. More on bike parking for cities.
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