N-K Manufacturing Technologies Collaborates to Bring a Sustainable Bike Product to Market
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5:43 PM on Friday, February 20
The Associated Press
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 20, 2026--
Shane Wiersma and Armen Kassouni became friends through their mutual love of mountain biking. Shane owns oddlyeven ( www.oddlyeven.com ), a design company specializing in 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. Armen owns N-K Manufacturing Technologies ( www.nkmfgtech.com ), an injection molding company specializing in horizontal, vertical, and two-shot molding. During one of their rides, Shane showed Armen his idea for an innovative bike stand he had created. After seeing the design, Armen immediately felt it was a perfect fit for injection molding.
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PaqRack bike stand
Paqrack designer Shane Wiersma explains what led him to create the product:
“I was frustrated with my bikes being left on the ground or leaning against a tree or garage, only to come back and find they had shifted or fallen. I experimented with different designs before settling on the current version as the most utilitarian and cost-effective. The icing on the cake was teaming up with N-K Manufacturing to produce Paqrack from 100% recycled materials, right here in Grand Rapids, MI.”
Paqrack features a minimalist design that assembles easily with a quick squeeze and twist. Once assembled, roll your wheel into the cradle and push firmly to lock it in. To release, relieve the tension and roll it back out. It disassembles in seconds and stores flat. The simple, compact design makes it ideal for everyday use and a favorite travel companion on bike trips.
Paqrack is compatible with road, gravel, and mountain bikes with tires up to 2.4 inches wide.
Armen Kassouni explains the current marketing strategy:
“We are connecting with distributors and bike shops and will officially debut Paqrack as a sponsor of the Barry Roubaix ‘Killer Gravel Race’ ( www.barry-roubaix.com ) on April 18 th, in Hastings MI. The event draws 5,500 cyclists and thousands of spectators annually.”
With an MSRP under $50, Paqrack is an affordable solution that outperforms many more expensive bike storage options.
To learn more, visit www.paqrack.com or call (616) 202-9776
If you are a dealer or distributor, please contact us directly at [email protected].
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CONTACT: Media Contact:
Armen Kassouni (616) 202-9776
[email protected] Wiersma (616) 202-9776
KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MICHIGAN
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SPORTS OTHER RETAIL SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENT OUTDOORS ONLINE RETAIL BIKING/CYCLING RETAIL
SOURCE: N-K Manufacturing Technologies
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