The Bridgestone Group, with its headquarters in Tokyo, is the world's largest tire and rubber company.

In addition to tires which are used in a wide variety of applications, Bridgestone manufactures a broad range of diversified products that include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods.

Bridgestone products are sold in more than 150 nations and territories around the world.

Due to a high degree of motorization all over the world, demand continues to increase for high performance passenger tires, commercial, and speciality tires. Bridgestone offers a wide range of tire choices to fit any drivers' needs and driving style perfectly.

Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871 as the stock corporation “Continental-Caoutchouc- und Gutta-Percha Compagnie”. Manufacturing at the main factory in Hanover included soft rubber products, rubberised fabrics, and solid tyres for carriages and bicycles. In 1898, initial successes in development and production were celebrated with the production of automobile pneumatic tyres with a plain tread. At the turn of the century Continental balloon fabric was used to seal the gas cells of the first German airship. In 1904 Continental became the first company in the world to develop grooved tyres for automobiles, in 1905 we commenced production of rivet anti-skid tyres, similar to the later studded tyres, and three years later we invented the detachable wheel rim for touring cars. In 1909, French aviator Louis Blériot was the first person to fly the English Channel. The flying surfaces of his monoplane were covered with Continental Aeroplan material.

Dunlop is one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-performance tires. Dunlop is a brand owned by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, which employs approximately 73,000 people in 22 countries and produces nearly 200 million tires each year.

In addition to automotive tires, we produce a wide range of tires for motorcycles, ATVs, competition go-carts, and commercial trucks. We also sponsor numerous racing and high-performance automotive events.

As part of our global purpose, Goodyear is committed to delivering the highest-quality tires and related products and services for our customers and consumers. This statement forms the foundation for everything we do. In all our products and services, we aim to deliver the highest standards in road safety, innovation and sustainability.

Road Safety

Road safety is one of Goodyear's founding values.  It is our commitment to contribute to improvement of road safety and we do this by focusing on three key areas:  developing innovative tire technologies, collaborating with industry organizations and experts, and by contributing to driver awareness and education.

Michelin's mission is to enhance mobility by putting into practice its core values of respect for customers, respect for people, respect for shareholders, respect for the environment and respect for facts.

Michelin holds forefront positions in every tyre market* as well as in travel-related services.

By leveraging its technological leadership, capacity for innovation, high-quality products and services, and powerful brands, Michelin is able to pursue a global expansion strategy and improve efficiency in every aspect of its business.

Some key facts about Michelin:

• 109,193 employees (102,692 full-time equivalent)
• More than 150 million tyres and 10 million maps and guides produced in 2009
• Net Sales: €14.8 billion
• Passenger Car & Light Truck market: 80% of tyres sold in the replacement market
• Heavy Truck market: 80% of tyres sold in the replacement market (for radial tyres)
• 72 production facilities in 19 countries
• Marketing operations in more than 170 countries

*With a 16.3% share of the global market by value. Source: Tire Business, September 2009.

FOUNDED IN 1872, PIRELLI IS THE WORLD'S FIFTH LARGEST TYRE MANUFACTURER BASED ON REVENUES. WITH A PRESENCE IN OVER 160 COUNTRIES, THE COMPANY NOW HAS 22 TYRE MANUFACTURING FACILITIES ON FIVE CONTINENTS AND EMPLOYS OVER 37,000 PEOPLE.

PIRELLI IS ONE OF THE LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH-END AND PERFORMANCE TYRES, AND IS STRIVING TO BECOME THE WORLD LEADER IN THIS SEGMENT BY 2015

THE COMPANY HAS ALWAYS HAD A KEEN FOCUS ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, INVESTING AROUND 3% OF REVENUES EACH YEAR IN THIS AREA: ONE OF THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF RESEARCH INVESTMENT IN THE TYRE INDUSTRY. THE GOAL IS TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PIRELLI PRODUCTS IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, ALL IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY'S 'GREEN PERFORMANCE' STRATEGY. IN PURSUING THESE OBJECTIVES, PIRELLI ALWAYS AIMS TO UNITE FINANCIAL PROFITABILITY WITH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN MOTOR RACING SINCE 1907, PIRELLI IS CURRENTLY THE SINGLE TYRE MANUFACTURER FOR FORMULA 1 FOR THE 2011-2013 CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONS AND FOR THE WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT CHALLENGE IN TERMS OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND IS A KEY MEANS OF PROMOTING THE PIRELLI BRAND

THE EXCELLENCE OF OUR PRODUCTS, THE POPULARITY OF THE PIRELLI CALENDAR, OUR PRESTIGIOUS INVOLVEMENT IN FORMULA 1 AND THE COMPANY'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY ALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR BRAND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, SUCH THAT INTERBRAND HAS ESTIMATED ITS VALUE AT €2.27 BILLION.

The TOYO Tire & Rubber - group is one of the leading tire manufacturers worldwide and is represented in more than 100 countries and regions.

Established in 1945, the headquarters of the business is in Osaka, Japan.

The global activities of the group are based on the three core competencies tires, chemicals and materials.

Toyo Tires has been present in Europe for over thirty years and in 2005 established the company Toyo Tire Europe GmbH. The location of the business is in Neuss (Nord Rhine-Westphalia), Germany. From here, all business activities for Europe are managed. Core business of TOYO TIRES is the development, manufacture and marketing of high-value, High Performance tires.

TOYO offer a range of tire patterns and dimensions for cars (summer and winter), vans, trucks and Offroad vehicles.

For over 70 years Nexen Tyres has been producing quality tyres that are now recognised around the world. Now a global brand, Nexen has more than 250 dealers in over 120 countries.

We offer the full range of quality tyres in the UK, including Ultra High Performance and SUV tyres, as well as family car and winter tyres, in 27 patterns and 200 sizes. Whatever you’re looking for in a tyre – quality construction, reliable handling, or impressive performance – our tyres will meet your needs.

PRIMEWELL is at the forefront of new technology by helping reduce noise from contact between the tyre and the road surface and improving fuel economy.

PRIMEWELL is fully committed to maintaining the highest standard of quality control procedures and obtained ISO9001:2000 and ISO/TS16949:2002 accreditation for all five key manufacturing plants. In addition, all plants have obtained, or are in the process of obtaining, ISO14001 Environmental Management System Accreditation.

All PCR tyres produced by PRIMEWELL for export are to satisfy standards for all the European Union legal directives, regulations and standards. E-mark Safety and Noise Certification tests are performed and accredited by TÜV NORD. PRIMEWELL’s research and development efforts have enabled the development of European Mission Matched products and also helped improve product design and production technology to maintain a leading market position. In addition to in-house research and development capabilities, PRIMEWELL also collaborates with various leading universities and top research institutions such as; National Quality Examination Centre for Rubber Tyre, Smithers Research Laboratories, USA and TUV Automotive GmbH Tyre/Wheel Test Centre in Germany.

With Matador's tyres you're ready for any journey, because they've been developed by professionals. Matador's many years experience of successful tyre development is reflected in its dynamic, modern and efficient range of products. With Matador you're ready for any driving challenge.

As part of the prestigious Continental Group, Matador has a long tradition of meeting high quality standards, thanks to our European production and technology expertise.

Bridgestone Europe (BSEU) is a key regional subsidiary of Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of tyres and other rubber products. Bridgestone Corporation and its subsidiaries employ over 140.000 people around the world, operate 178 plants in 25 nations and sell products in more than 150 countries. One in five vehicles in the world drives on the company’s tyres. "Serving Society with Superior Quality” has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931.

Philosophy

Our founder’s original vision and philosophy drives us to make life safer and more fulfilling for people everywhere. That means pursuing the highest quality in products, in service, in technology and in all our corporate activities.

This philosophy is embedded in the way we work. We call it "The Bridgestone Essence" and it embodies the spirit that we all share and our desire to build a better Bridgestone for our customers, shareholders, business partners and, of course, our employees.