Leamington Spa, 3 August 2026. Hiplok has appointed Sports Nut as its new distributor for Germany and Austria, supporting the next phase of the award-winning bicycle and motorcycle security company's growth across the region.
A member of the hostettler group since 2014, Sports Nut GmbH is based in Tübingen, Germany and is a specialist distributor for bicycle dealers in Europe, with a portfolio of class-leading international brands.
Stuart Bailey, Head of Sales at Hiplok, said: “Sports Nut has an excellent reputation within the industry, an experienced team and a proven track record of representing premium brands. We look forward to working together and building on the foundations already in place.”
Daniela Thinius, Managing Director of Sports Nut, said: “Hiplok is known for developing innovative security products and is a natural fit for our portfolio. We see significant opportunities in our markets and our team will focus on working closely with independent bicycle dealers to build awareness of the range and support its continued growth.” For more information, visit hiplok.com or sports-nut.de.
| Sarah Calam, Brand Activation & PR Manager | s.calam@hiplok.com | +44(0)7880 555819 |
| Francesca Smith, Commercial Director | f.smith@hiplok.com | +44(0)7531 353353 |
About Hiplok:
Established in 2009 by co-founders John Abrahams and Ben Smith, Hiplok designs and develops security products and accessories for bicycles, e-bikes and motorcycles. In 2021, the company launched the D1000, the world's first anti-angle grinder D lock. Today, Hiplok is known as the home of anti-angle grinder security.
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