Pirelli Starts Production Of Bicycle Tires At Italian Factory

Pirelli has started producing high-end P Zero Race road and mountain bike tires at its plant in Borat, Italy. The factory, which first opened in 1962, was recently modernized to accommodate the production of the brand's high-end models.

The Pirelli P Zero Race tyres were previously made in France, but now the plant, when fully operational, will produce around 1.5 million tyres a year and employ around 200 workers. Factory-produced tires will carry the "Made in Italy" label. The Bollate factory will then produce tires for more cycling enthusiasts and professional team athletes.

The company said the plant benefits from its proximity to Pirelli's headquarters and research and development center in Milan. The Bollate factory is unique in its field, not only in fully automating the production process, but also guaranteeing "extremely high geometrical precision" for bicycle tires, which the company has a "unique extrusion" considering the small size and light weight of bicycle tires. pressure system” to ensure consistent tire quality.

According to Andrea Casaluci, general manager of operations at Pirelli, the factory has been completely renovated, updated and redesigned in a complete style that is fully integrated with the urban environment. All works will be completed in early 2023. So happy with the new look and functionality of the Bollate factory, we're bringing some of the bike tire production back to Italy to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary.

He also said, “Bicycles have a huge historical and symbolic meaning for us, bicycle tires were the first tires produced by Pirelli, and today we are bringing this part of the business back to just a few kilometers from our headquarters. The Bollate project will be transformed into With a modern and sustainable factory, and its surroundings, we are able to add greater value to the local area.