Tyre Works Mega Competitors

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.

Hankook Tire & Technology drives persistent innovation to take a leap forward as a global top-tier company paving the way for the future of driving. Hankook Tire & Technology will transform itself into 'The Future Driving Innovator' that realizes future driving through persistent innovation. We are a global leader paving the way for the global tire industry with premium brands, high-tech leadership, and ESG management with integrity. Since its inception in 1941, Hankook Tire & Technology has grown into a global leader paving the way for the global tire industry through daring challenges and astonishing innovations. We will continue to take a step forward as a global top-tier company leading the way for the future automotive industry by further reinforcing our world-renowned premium brands and high-tech leadership, and actively practicing ESG management designed to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities. We supply a variety of high-quality tires to over 160 countries around the globe to provide a safe and dynamic driving experience. Hankook Tire & Technology produces 120 million high-quality tires per annum and supplies them to 160 countries throughout the world. In addition, over 20,000 employees work at our business establishments located around the world, working hard to offer the best products and services to our customers. Visit our website to discover more about us www.hankooktire.com

Nokian Tyres' purpose is to make the world safer by reinventing tires, and how they are made, over and over again - a safer place to drive, work and live now and for generations to come. Inspired by our northern heritage, we develop and manufacture premium tires for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery. Our Vianor chain provides tire and car services. We are some 4,000 people with net sales of EUR 1.4 billion in 2025, and together we lead the journey to smarter driving for people and for businesses. 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 goal to maintain safety 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. We have factories in Nokia, Finland, Dayton, TN, US and Oradea, Romania.