Difference between revisions of "Pirelli"
m |
m |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | + | {{X}} | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Pirelli_logo_copy.jpg|center|180px]] |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | In [[2004]], Pirelli | + | '''Pirelli & C.''' SpA is a diverse [[multinational company]] based in [[Milan]], [[Italy]]. |
| + | |||
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Founded [[1872]] in Milan by '''Giovanni Battista Pirelli''', at its beginning it specialized in [[rubber]] and derivative processes, and effectively its activities still concentrate on the production of [[tire]]s, and [[cable]]s (for [[energy]] and [[telecommunications]]). In 2005 Pirelli sold its cable division to [[Goldman Sachs]] which changed its name to [[Prysmian]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | In [[2004]], Pirelli tires were used by [[Subaru]] and other competitors in the [[World Rally Championship]]. | ||
In the [[1950s]] Alberto Pirelli commissioned the building of a famous [[skyscraper]] in Milan in the area in which the first factory was located in the 19th century: see [[Pirelli Tower]]. | In the [[1950s]] Alberto Pirelli commissioned the building of a famous [[skyscraper]] in Milan in the area in which the first factory was located in the 19th century: see [[Pirelli Tower]]. | ||
| − | Pirelli is the primary sponsor of the Italian | + | ==Marketing== |
| + | The [[Pirelli Calendar]] is published yearly and regularly features famous actresses and fashion models such as [[Jennifer Lopez]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The [[Pirelli Internetional Award|Pirelli ''Internet''ional Award]] is given annually for the best international multimedia involving the communication of Science & Technology conducted entirely on the Internet. | ||
| + | |||
| + | "Power is nothing without control," is the well known [[slogan]] of Pirelli Tyre Company and is featured in numerous [[television]] and print [[advertisements]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Trivia== | ||
| + | |||
| + | They formerly made scuba diving [[rebreather]]s. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Pirelli is the primary sponsor of the Italian football club [[Internazionale Milano F.C.|Internazionale]], the Brazilian football club [[Palmeiras]], the Argentinian football club [[Velez]], the Uruguayan football club [[Penarol]] and of Maltese club [[Valletta FC|Valletta]] for a short time. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Pirelli has a factory in [[Burton-upon-Trent]], [[Staffordshire]], [[England]]. [[Burton Albion F.C.|Burton Albion Football Club]] (of the [[Conference National]]) built a new stadium next to the factory in [[2005]], and Pirelli agreed the sponsor the stadium and allow it to be called the [[Pirelli Stadium]]. | ||
| − | + | Pirelli also have a major manufacturing site in Carlisle, UK | |
| − | + | Pirelli is the only allowed tyre brand in the FIM World Superbike Championship in 2007. | |
| − | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[List of Italian companies]] | ||
| + | *[[Formula One tyres]] <!-- this should be incorporated into the article when possible --> | ||
| − | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[http://www.pirelli.com/ Pirelli | + | |
| + | *[http://www.pirelli.com/ Pirelli Group] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirelliaward.com Pirelli ''Internet''ional Award] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirellityre.com/ Pirelli Tyres Worldwide] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirelli.co.uk/ Pirelli UK and EIRE] | ||
| + | *[http://www.us.pirelli.com/ Pirelli USA] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirellifilm.com/ Pirelli Film] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirellical.com/ Pirelli Calendar] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirellire.com/eng/homepage/index.asp Pirelli Real Estate] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pirellibedding.com Pirelli Bedding] (latex mattresses) | ||
*[http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/41/41369.html Yahoo! - Pirelli & C. SpA Company Profile] | *[http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/41/41369.html Yahoo! - Pirelli & C. SpA Company Profile] | ||
| − | + | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Automotive companies of Italy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Tire manufacturers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Companies established in 1872]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Rebreather makers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Italian brands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:03, 8 October 2009
Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy.
History
Founded 1872 in Milan by Giovanni Battista Pirelli, at its beginning it specialized in rubber and derivative processes, and effectively its activities still concentrate on the production of tires, and cables (for energy and telecommunications). In 2005 Pirelli sold its cable division to Goldman Sachs which changed its name to Prysmian.
In 2004, Pirelli tires were used by Subaru and other competitors in the World Rally Championship.
In the 1950s Alberto Pirelli commissioned the building of a famous skyscraper in Milan in the area in which the first factory was located in the 19th century: see Pirelli Tower.
Marketing
The Pirelli Calendar is published yearly and regularly features famous actresses and fashion models such as Jennifer Lopez.
The Pirelli Internetional Award is given annually for the best international multimedia involving the communication of Science & Technology conducted entirely on the Internet.
"Power is nothing without control," is the well known slogan of Pirelli Tyre Company and is featured in numerous television and print advertisements.
Trivia
They formerly made scuba diving rebreathers.
Pirelli is the primary sponsor of the Italian football club Internazionale, the Brazilian football club Palmeiras, the Argentinian football club Velez, the Uruguayan football club Penarol and of Maltese club Valletta for a short time.
Pirelli has a factory in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Burton Albion Football Club (of the Conference National) built a new stadium next to the factory in 2005, and Pirelli agreed the sponsor the stadium and allow it to be called the Pirelli Stadium.
Pirelli also have a major manufacturing site in Carlisle, UK
Pirelli is the only allowed tyre brand in the FIM World Superbike Championship in 2007.
See also