Nokian Tyres

Nokian Tyres plc is a Finnish tire manufacturer with a history dating back to 1898. Originally founded as Suomen Gummitehdas Oy, the company became Nokian Tyres plc in 1988 and has been publicly listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange since 1995.

Nokian Tyres specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing tires for passenger cars, trucks, and heavy machinery. The company is particularly known for its winter tires, having invented the first winter tire in 1934, which evolved into the Hakkapeliitta brand. This flagship product is designed for extreme northern conditions, ensuring safety and reliability on snow and ice. In addition to winter tires, Nokian Tyres produces all-season and summer tires, as well as durable tires for commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. The company is committed to sustainable manufacturing, highlighted by its zero CO2 emission tire factory in Romania, which began production in 2025.

With production facilities in Finland and the USA, Nokian Tyres focuses on innovation and environmental responsibility, catering to customers in regions with challenging winter conditions, including the Nordic countries and North America.