Pirelli Makes UHP Tire from Guayule Rubber
Pirelli has constructed its first ultra high performance tire containing natural rubber from the guayule plant. The prototype tire was recently tested on the Italian tiremaker’s Vizzola and Balocco test tracks on a Maserati. The tire took two years to develop from primary materials research to testing, Pirelli said. On the test track, the tires
Tronchetti Provera to Head Pirelli’s Industrial Business
Pirelli has reached an agreement with Lorenzo Sistino, general manager of the company’s Industrial business, for the “consensual resolution” of his “existing work relationship,” according to a report by Tyres & Accessories. Upon the close of his employment on Dec. 30, Sistino, who was appointed to the role on Aug. 6, will be paid –
ChemChina Flashes Pirelli at Reifen China Booth
With ChemChina’s completing the purchase of Pirelli SpA, the first signs of how Pirelli will be integrated into the ChemChina tire group are emerging. Walking into the ChemChina stand, the first you notice is the Pirelli logo at the head of a list of group-owned tire business, in at least two prominent positions on the
Pirelli Race Chief Talks Tires, Personalities and the U.S.
Tire Review was a guest of Pirelli Tire North America at the recent Grand Prix of Mexico in Mexico City. During the event, we had the chance to sit down with Paul Hembry, Pirelli’s global director of motorsport, to chat about the tiremaker’s new Formula 1 supply deal and plans for the future. On preparing
#SEMA/GTE: Pirelli Expands P Zero Line, Hosts Celebs and Supercars
Pirelli is showcasing an impressive array of the world’s finest cars, in addition to offering Chip Foose and Akari Nakai autograph sessions at its booth at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The tiremaker also announced it has expanded its UHP P Zero Trofeo R line to include the following sizes: 205/50ZR15, 225/50ZR15, 205/55ZR16, 225/50ZR16,
Aeolus: 50 Years to a Global Brand
Aeolus Tyre Co. welcomed its OEMs, wholesalers and tire dealers from more than 50 countries to the Chinese city of Jiaozuo to be a part of the tiremaker’s 50th anniversary. Aeolus kicked off the September celebration at its 50 Anniversary Conference in the Taiji gymnasium with dancing, music and speeches. During its 50-year celebration, the
Former Pirelli CEO Joins Apollo
Former Pirelli CEO Francesco Gori will serve as Apollo Tyres’ advisor of strategy, the tiremaker announced. As part of Apollo’s management board, Gori will support the company’s goal of international growth and identification of new opportunities. “It is indeed a privilege for us at Apollo to have a person of Francesco Gori’s stature join us
Pirelli Launches New Site
Pirelli & C. SpA has redesigned its digital identity, launching a new www.pirelli.com. The site gives visitors a global view of Pirelli, from its products to competitions, business, sustainability, art, culture and the Pirelli Calendar. The new website uses a narrative approach that incorporates images, videos and text to tell the “stories” accompanying the visitor along
ChemChina Chairman Now Heads Pirelli Board
Following its acquisition by China National Chemical Corp. (ChemChina), Pirelli & C. SpA has announced a new board of directors. Heading up the new board is Ren Jianxin, chairman of ChemChina. Marco Tonchetti Provera, previous board chairman, will serve as executive vice-president of the board and CEO of Pirelli. “I am delighted to welcome Ren Jianxin as Chairman of Pirelli. The
Pirelli Board Members Resign
Members of Pirelli & C. SpA’s board of directors have tendered their resignations from the company. Effective October 19, Anna Maria Artoni, Didier Casimiro, Ivan Glasenberg, Petr Lazarev and Igor Soglaev will no longer be on the company’s board of directors. Board members Paolo Fiorentino and Gaetano Miccichè resigned from the company’s board of directors
ChemChina Completes Pirelli Buy-out
Marco Polo Industrial Holdings, set up to carry out China National Chemical Corp.’s (ChemChina) majority acquisition of Pirelli & C. S.p.A., has acquired roughly 70.6% of the Pirelli shares targeted by its mandatory tender offer. These shares equate to roughly 54% stake in Pirelli and added to previously purchased stock Marco Polo Industrial Holdings owns,
Pirelli’s Cichi to Appear on Television Show
Riccardo Cichi, chief commercial officer for Pirelli Tire LLC, will appear on Modern Living with Kathy Ireland. While on the show, Cichi will discuss Pirelli’s commitment to safety and sustainable technology. “At Pirelli we seek to strike the optimum balance between performance, safety and fuel efficiency. This requires an ongoing, heavy investment in R&D to
