FAROTTI S.r.l. Competitors

Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering materials science over more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on technological leadership in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care we put into our products and our intimate knowledge of consumer habits enable Michelin to offer its customers exceptional experiences, whether in terms of connected solutions and artificial intelligence for professional fleets, or for discovering the outstanding restaurants and hotels that the MICHELIN Guide recommends.

Pirelli was founded in Milan in 1872 and today stands as a global brand known for its cutting-edge technology, high-end production excellence and passion for innovation that draws heavily on its Italian roots. With 18 production plants in 12 countries and a commercial presence in over 160, Pirelli has around 30,700 employees and had a turnover of about 5.3 billion euro (in 2021). It is among the world’s major producers of tyres and associated services and the only one focused solely on the Consumer tyre market, which includes tyres for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Pirelli’s technological excellence is also nourished by the innovation and competencies derived from sporting competitions, in which it has been active for over 110 years. Currently, the Company participates in over 350 car and motorcycle sport events and, since 2011, it has been the exclusive tyre supplier to the Formula 1© World Championship and will be the sole Global Tyre Partner until 2024. All of this has grown from a strong commitment to Research and Development based on an “Open Innovation” model. In 2021, Pirelli’s investment in R&D equaled around 6% of its revenues from High Value products, one of the highest levels among the world’s major tyre producers. Pirelli boasts around 2,000 people engaged in R&D, located at its Milan headquarters and 12 local technology centres, and a portfolio of more than 6,700 patents. The Pirelli brand is an international icon standing for technology, tastefulness and Italian excellence, synonymous with safety and reliability. Represented by the unmistakable “long P” logo for more than a century, the Pirelli name is associated with exclusivity, luxury and innovation, strengthening its distinctive position as a supplier to luxury car manufacturers. Pirelli continually enhances the reputation and strength of the brand through its involvement in motorsport events and competitions, cultural and artistic projects and initiatives benefitting local communities.

Nokian Tyres is the world’s northernmost tire manufacturer, but our expertise reaches way beyond the limits of our northern home. We promote and facilitate safe driving in demanding conditions around the world, and craft innovative products for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery that give you peace of mind in all driving conditions. Whether you drive in snow, slush or heavy rain, on a dry highway, icy country lane or off road on gravel and rocks, we offer a solution for you. Nokian Tyres' history started more than 120 years ago. Founded in 1898, in the town of Nokia, Finland, we have learned through many generations what real peace of mind on the road means. Inspired by our heritage, we develop all our tires with the goals of sustainable safety and environmental friendliness throughout the product’s entire life cycle, respecting the people who make them, the people who drive them and the planet we all live on. As a Scandinavian company, sustainability is on our very DNA. We have our own plants in Nokia, Finland and Dayton, TN, USA. The US factory celebrated its opening in September 2019, and it represents the absolute top in the field in terms of productivity, quality and sustainability. In 2024 we opened a factory in Oradea, Romania, where commercial production is scheduled to start in 2025. The Oradea factory will be the first zero CO2 emission factory in the tire industry. Nokian Tyres group includes the Vianor tire retail chain with wholesale and retail business in Nokian Tyres’ primary markets.