Company detailsCompany name: Amps Electric Bikes LtdCompany country: United KingdomSector: C - ManufacturingSector detail: C30 - Manufacture of other transport equipmentSub-sectors: C30.9 - Manufacture of transport equipment n.e.c. Reshoring detailsReshoring announcement date: 16/07/2018Starting implementation date: July, 2018Reshored to: United KingdomLocation of affected unit(s): SevenoaksLocation code: UKJ44Reshored business function: ProductionReshored services/activities: AssemblingReshoring governance mode: In house (in own facilities)Reasons for reshoring: DutiesImprovement in efficiencyQuality controlCase narrative: Amps Electric Bikes is a British company producing electric bicycles under the brand name Wisper. In July 2018, it opened a new facility in the Kent county where it already had its administrative offices. It the new plant the company will assembly the high-end electric bikes it earlier imported from China. The decision to relocate the final production phase in UK is - at least partially - the consequence of the recent decision of European Union to collect duties from importers of e-bikes. However, the company also aimed to to improve the product quality and make the production more effective. Sources: Cycling industry news 16/07/2018 Sources link: https://cyclingindustry.news/wisper-brings-its-high-end-electric-bike-as... Offshoring detailsOffshoring date: 2004Offshoring location: ChinaOffshored business function: ProductionHost country geographical area: China