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“We are proud to partner with Chase for his first season as a NASCAR Cup Series driver to bring Huffy, in a small way, to the racetrack,” said Kris Parlett of Huffy. Also last year, Sensor Technology Systems Inc. said its move from Beavercreek would result in 120 jobs. The maker of night vision goggles… Continue reading Huffy Bike Company Moving Dayton Headquarters Near Dayton Mall

Prior to the recession, foreign competition was also putting pressure on U.S. bike makers. In 1972 foreign imports accounted for 37 percent of the U.S. market. The devalued U.S. dollar, however, cut this share to 15 percent by the end of the 1970s. Production was subcontracted to China, where workers were paid 25 to 41… Continue reading Huffy Bike Company Moving Dayton Headquarters Near Dayton Mall

Huffy Bicycles was founded in 1892 when George Huffman moved his sewing machine factory to Ohio and decided to build his first bicycle. When George’s son, Horace, took over the firm in 1924, he began selling bicycles under the name “Dayton.” In 1949, the company created a children’s bike called The Huffy Convertible. All product… Continue reading Huffy Bike Company Moving Dayton Headquarters Near Dayton Mall

bikes also feature two-toned dual-density grips and cruiser pedals to add to your comfort when on the bike. The design of the frame fits your natural bike-riding position to keep you relaxed and having fun when cycling. While the overall market for bicycles has been flat for a decade–about 16 million sold a year–sales of… Continue reading Huffy Bike Company Moving Dayton Headquarters Near Dayton Mall

1998–Huffyclosed down its Celina plant and laid off all of the facility’s 1,000 employees, – 25 percent of the company’s total workforce – after an unresolved pay dispute with its workers. 1995–Huffy Bicyclessuffered its worse year with a crippling $10.5 million loss. The process saw the company downsize in some departments and expand into new… Continue reading Huffy Bike Company Moving Dayton Headquarters Near Dayton Mall

They are comfortable and dependable for a simple ride while commuting or riding around town. These Huffy cruiser bikes are good for beginners and cyclists with joint problems due to their comfortable riding position and balance they offer when cycling. With both the Men’s and Women’s Huffy cruiser bikes, you will be getting cozy with… Continue reading How Good Are Huffy Bikes?

Today, the design, product development and marketing for Huffy is based in Dayton, Ohio. Crown Equipment Corporation now uses the former Huffy U.S. bicycle factory in Celina, Ohio, to produce forklifts. In 1966, Huffman introduced a new long-wheelbase bicycle frame called the Rail. The new frame was approximately 4″ to 5″ longer than previous models.… Continue reading Huffy Bikes