Pirelli named China's tyre manufacturer of the year

ERJ staff report (TB)

Beijing, China -- Pirelli Tyre SpA received the Best Tyre Manufacturer of the Year award at the 2008 China Auto Service Golden Finger Awards in Beijing.

Pirelli has manufactured tyres in China since 2005 and also operates a research and development centre in the country. The company said it received the award based on the aggregate opinions of industry experts, magazine readers and Internet users.

“Winning this ceremony is the recognition of our current hard work in China,” said S. Ranghieri, marketing and retailing director of Pirelli China. “…In the coming years, Pirelli will continue to invest in product development and technology innovation to make the Chinese industrial facilities the biggest PCR Pirelli production centre for China, Asia and Australian markets.”

From Tire Business (A Crain publication)