Türk Pirelli, one of the leading automobile tyre manufacturers of Turkey, exported 57% of its total production in 2008. With its sales volume of EUR 333.5 million, its 1,467 employees and 500 branch offices, Türk Pirelli contributed to the Turkish economy in 2008.
Pirelli & C. SpA is the parent company of a multinational conglomerate, operating in over 160 countries, known for its excellence in innovations, based on global market understanding and with 137 years industrial experience.
The Pirelli Group has focused on a range of select trade areas with high margins located in the market segments which are on the top positions of its class. Pirelli operates automobile tire production sector with Pirelli Lastikleri and in the real estate sector with Pirelli RE.
At the annual Automotive Industry Association (OSD) Award Ceremony, in which the successful enterprises of the automotive sector are announced, Pirelli was designated as one of the most successful companies within the sector in 2008, based on the assessments by the member companies of the association.
Türk Pirelli A.S. was deemed worthy of this award thanks to its success in delivery credibility, its cooperation in technology development and appropriate price policies. Andrea Pirondini, Executive Director of the company, received the award in the name of Türk Pirelli A.S. at the 35th OSD General Assembly Meeting Award Ceremony, which took place in the İstanbul Chamber of Industry building on 20 March 2009.