An Introduction to Pirelli Tires

li Tires is the world's 5th largest operator in termsminimizing the environmental impact of their
of turnover on the tire market, with the highestmanufacturing processes.
levels of profitability in the sector. In 2006, thePirelli Tires’ manufacturing capability is
activities today under Pirelli Tires generateddivided between 24 factories, 5 of which are
around 3.94 billion Euros of revenues, with growthlocated in Italy, 5 in Brazil, 2 in the UK, 2 in
of about 8.7% compared to the previous year.Germany, 2 in Turkey, 2 in Romania, 1 in
Pirelli Tires is involved in the design, development,Argentina, 1 in China, 1 in Egypt, 1 in Spain, 1 in the
marketing, and production of tires for variousUS and 1 in Venezuela. This structure allows them
types of cars, light vehicles and motorcycles,to cover all the primary geographic markets and
buses, trucks, agricultural and constructionreaches over 160 countries and around 10,000
machineries. Within this market, Pirelli Tiresdistributors and retailers. The most important part
concentrates on the high-end segmentsof Pirelli Tires, which is R&D, is located in
characterized by elevated techno-logical contentsMilan.
and high performance. Pirelli has established itself inIn the car tire sector, Pirelli provides a range of
positions of leadership in car and motorcycle tires.tires for cars and SUVs, focusing on high and
Today, Pirelli tires are perceived as quality,ultra-high performance tires that combine stability
emotion and ultimate performance tires.and safety during all driving conditions with
Pirelli Tires has built working relationships with theelevated grip and road holding even at high
world's leading car and motorcycle makes throughspeeds. Pirelli tires are particularly made for high
its technological expertise and has became theperformance cars that are powerful, and to bring
role model for all the leading automotive firms.out the qualities they are designed to carry out.
Pirelli Tires has a great industrial heritage. For overThey are a manufacturer of tires for
10 years, Pirelli Tires has developed as antwo-wheelers from the early 20th century; within
international enterprise that has a presence inthe motorcycle sector, Pirelli offers the industry's
many international markets. Their competitivemost comprehensive ranges of tires. Motorcycle
strength is founded on advanced technologies,tires from Pirelli are manufactured in the two
research capabilities, and professional skills of theirfactories located in Breuberg in Germanyand at
staff.Gravataì in Brazil. Pirelli Tires is
As a tire company, Pirelli pays close attention torepresented the Pirelli and Metzeler brands: the
the tire market, which allows them to producefirst is characterized by strong sporting
and market complex tires of high quality and topersonality and is made for a clientele generally
operate in various nations.associated with the world of racing competition,
Innovation and research represent the distinctwhile the second is more for everyday driving,
traits of Pirelli Tires, a company that has taken onwhich is comfort-oriented and is made for
the challenge of new technologies to create value.intensive road driving and long distances.
They focus on improving performance while