Pirelli
Viale Piero e Alberto Pirelli 25, Milano, MI, 20126, IT
Last Update: 2025-05-06 (UTC)
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 31.200 employees and had a turnover of about 6.8 billion euro (in 2024). It is among the worldโs 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. Pirelliโs technological excellence is also nourished by the innovation and competencies derived from sporting competitions, in which it has been active for over 115 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 1ยฉ World Championship and will be the sole Global Tyre Partner until 2027. All of this has grown from a strong commitment to Research and Development based on an โOpen Innovationโ model. In 2024, Pirelliโs investment in R&D equaled around 5.3% of its revenues from High Value products. Pirelli boasts over 2,000 people engaged in R&D, located at its Milan headquarters and 12 local technology centres, and a portfolio of around 6,000 patents. The Pirelli brand is an international icon standing for technology, tastefulness and Italian excellence, synonymous with safety and reliability. Represented by the unmistakable โlong Pโ 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.
NAICS: 3361
NAICS Definition: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Employees: 14,187
Subsidiaries: 0