
Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres tires. As the world's northernmost tire manufacturer, we produce safe and durable tires designed to perform in all conditions. Our main markets are the Nordic countries, where we are the market leader in premium tires, as well as North America and Central Europe. The premium quality, safety, and durability of our tires are based on continuous development and rigorous testing both in the lab and in real driving conditions. Nokian Tyres manufactures tires for passenger cars, heavy equipment, buses, work machinery, and wherever rubber wheels are needed. Our range includes tires for electric cars, hybrid cars, plug-in hybrids, and of course, summer, winter, friction, and AllSeason tires for combustion engine cars.
Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres Tires.
As the world's northernmost tire manufacturer, we produce safe and durable tires designed to perform in all conditions. Our main markets are the Nordic countries, where we are the market leader in premium tires, as well as North America and Central Europe. The top-notch quality, safety, and durability of our tires are based on continuous development and rigorous testing both in laboratories and real driving conditions. Nokian Tyres manufactures tires for passenger cars, heavy equipment, buses, work machines, and anywhere rubber wheels are needed. Our range includes tires for electric cars, hybrid cars, plug-in hybrids, and of course, summer, winter friction, and AllSeason tires for cars with internal combustion engines.
Nokian Tyres plc was founded in 1988.
Nokian Tyres plc was founded in 1988, with roots dating back to 1898 when Finnish Rubber Works Ltd. was established. The strong roots of the world's northernmost tire manufacturer stretch back over a hundred years. Today, the specialized expertise that has grown over decades manifests as innovations that offer safe miles and peace of mind to millions of road users. Our history is long, but our story is just beginning.
1934 Innovations for safe driving have been key to Nokian Tyres' success since we invented the world's first winter tire in 1934. The world's first winter tire and the predecessor of Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta was the Weather Tire.
1936 The first winter tire under the Hakkapeliitta brand is introduced. The legendary Hakkapeliitta remains the most popular brand of winter tires by Nokian Tyres in the Nordic countries.
1988 Nokia Renkaat Oy is founded.
1995 Nokian Tyres plc's shares are listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
2019 Nokian Tyres' passenger car tire factory in Dayton, Tennessee, USA was opened.
2021 Testing began at Nokian Tyres' testing center in Spain.
2022 Production capacity at the Nokian factory increased.
2022 A decision was made to invest in a carbon-neutral tire factory in Oradea, Romania.
2023 The process of exiting Russia was completed, and all Nokian Tyres' operations in the country ended.
2024 The world's first carbon-neutral tire factory will open in Oradea, Romania. The first tire was manufactured in July, and commercial production begins in 2025.
2025 Paolo Pompei started as CEO of Nokian Tyres plc.