Compagnie International D'Electricité of Herstal was owned by Henri Pieper. Paul Kelecom designed a motorcycle for the company in 1900 and these were built from 1901 until at least 1905. Engines were also supplied to other manufacturers, and complete motorcycles were imported to the UK by Magneto Motor Manufacturers.
Source: A-Z der Belgische Motoren
The International Electrical Engineering Co.
For the year 1906 the C.I.E. motor bicycles will have a diamond frame of very neat pattern, instead of the loop frame as used in the past. The engines of these machines are very nicely finished, and should stand a lot of wear.
Light type of Tricar sold by the C.I.E. Co. The 4 h.p. engine is cooled by a Chapman fan, the change speed gear being a Phelon and Moore.
They are fitted with both accumulator and magneto ignition to customers requirements, and are made in 3 h.p. and 4 h.p. sizes. The valves are mechanically operated, and are situated in front of the engine, so that the valve pockets are kept as cool as it is possible. A band brake is fitted to each wheel, and the machines have low frames and 26in. wheels.
A new pattern for next year is a 4 h.p. tricar with magneto ignition, driven by bevel gearing, Phelon and Moore two-speed gear, and chain drive. The engine is cooled by means of a Chapman double-blast fan. The forecar frame is sprung in front, and a comfortable wicker seat is provided for the passenger. An excellent idea is the splayed mudguards on the front wheel, which makes the tyre accessible in case of a puncture.
Source: The Motor Cycle, reporting on the 1905 Stanley Show.
