Current Press (articles link to pdf files)
2009
Civia to Introduce the New Loring Bicycle at Upcoming Hub Bicycle Co-op Fundraiser
QBP to Distribute Complete Builds from Ridley Bikes
Where the Web Meets the Asphalt: Civia Challenges the Bike Industry to a Showdown
QBP to Distribute GORE RideOn Cable Systems in the US
Civia Partners with Bicycle Sport Shop for the Austin Commuter Challenge
Putting the Quality in Your Bicycles
Velo News explores how QBP grew from a tiny office in St. Paul to a national leader in distribution, bicycle advocacy, community service and environmental business practices.
James Moore Receives 2009 Clay Mankin Award
Ridley Names QBP as Exclusive US Distributor
New POS Software from ARS Integrates with QBP Pricing and Labeling Service
2008
ACE Teams Up with Local Organizations to Provide Families with Bikes
Flagg Named Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
QBP Announces Espresso Fund Bike Commuters of the Year
QBP Recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business
Parts Come Together
QBP’s sales are on a huge roll as the bike business booms. Published in the Star Tribune.
http://www.startribune.com/business/28666934.html?page=1&c=y
Quality Bicycle Products: Shifting Gears Toward Green
QBP applied its commitment to the environment by constructing a green building when it expanded its distribution facility.
http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6591099.html
Filling Orders at Quality Bicycle Products
Warehouse management, conveyors and carousels work together to move inventory through QPB's facility.
http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6591100.html
Salsa Cycles Creates Dealer-Only Website
QBP Introduces All-City Brand
QBP Launches Handspun Wheels
QBP Partners with ARS Business Solutions
QBP Now Distributing SmartWool Cycling Apparel & Accessories
Salsa Introduces Two New Full Suspension Trail Bikes
QBP Awarded 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Salsa Announces New Distribution Model
QBP Achieves Energy Savings with Architecture and TechnologyThe winter 2008 edition of LHB Performance Perspectives, an architectural journal, explores how QBP’s green office and warehouse complex utilizes design, construction and solar power to save energy and help reduce its carbon footprint. It also explores up-front costs and long-term return on investment.
QBP Receives Minnesota Governor’s Award
QBP and Full Cycle Use Bikes to Help Homeless Youth
Frostbike ‘08 Defies Wind Chills as Bike Industry Heats Up
2007
Minnesota Business Magazine looks at how Steve Flagg, president of QBP, turned his passion for bikes into a values-driven company that is the largest distributor in the bicycle industry. How does his vision—and values—keep the company on the road to success?
- from Minnesota Business Magazine
Governor Pawlenty Says QBP is on “Front Edge” of the Nation’s Clean Energy Future
QBP Partners with WTB to Benefit Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
Paving the Trails with Greenbacks
QBP Announces 5000Bikes Campaign
QBP Receives Carbon Buster Award from Senator Klobuchar
QBP Launches Civia Brand
Adding Up the Cost of Commuting
Senator Klobuchar Tours Green Building at QBP
New Online Survey from QBP Asks the “Ultimate Question”
Specialized Announces Commute Cup Challenge Winners
QBP Forms Commuter Bike League
QBP Receives Gold LEED Certification for Distribution Center
Giant New Sculpture Celebrates the Spirit of Cycling
QBP and GE Launch Consumer Credit Program for Biker Dealers
QBP Exclusive Distributor for Race Face Clothing
Fred Boykin Receives QBP Clay Mankin Award
QBP and Tri-Technical Systems Announce New Online Purchase Order Software
QBP Cyclists Endure Arctic Conditions in Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon
Frostbike Melts Mid Winter Bicycle Blues
QBP Taps Barry Schmitt to Direct Race Face Sales
QBP Names Kim Brown Director of Distribution
Going For Gold - Architecture Minnesota January/February 2007
QBP is Exclusive Distributor for Hope Headsets in US
Awards
2008
Upper Midwest Winner for the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
—Presented to Steve Flagg, QBP president, in recognition of the company’s excellence in the distribution category of the Upper Midwest regional program. Ernst & Young LLP gives the prestigious award to entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses
2006
Distributor of the Year, Tier 1
—Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
HighJump Distinguished Customer Award
HighJump Software recognized QBP for its success in using the HighJump warehouse management system to drive supply chain excellence. QBP was among four of HighJump Software’s more than 700 customers to receive the honor.