Specialized lost its French office at Charmes-sur-Rhône to fire on Jan. 9. The cause remains unknown. The building was also the headquarters of an architectural firm. No one was killed. According to a local newspaper, Le Dauphiné, the French region of Ardèche will be providing financial aid to both firms. For now, the cycling company is focused on finding a new site for the 23 people who worked there. Another 12 employees complete Specialized’s total staff for the markets of France, Wallonia and Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The company’s bicycles, parts, apparel and accessories flow through the Netherlands on their way to points of sale in France and the rest of Europe. The fire will not affect deliveries.

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