The Italian company Pirelli inaugurated its Training and Education Center at the plant located in Puerto Interior, in Silao, Guanajuato, marking a new milestone in the company's history in Mexico. The main objective of this center is to train and specialize local talent in key areas for the industry.
Additionally, the Italian company celebrated the production of 50 million tires at its Puerto Interior plant, Silao, Guanajuato. Production at this plant focuses on the high-value segment, manufacturing high-performance and ultra-high-performance tires for cars, electric vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.
The ceremony was attended by the distinguished presence of Governor Diego Sinhué Rodríguez Vallejo, along with Enrico Verdino, CEO and General Director of Pirelli Mexico, and executives and staff of the company.
Environment
Pirelli's Training Center will focus on providing crucial knowledge in safety, quality, productivity, technology, and environmental care. This effort will be carried out in collaboration with the country's leading educational institutions and through the use of advanced technological platforms.
During the event, the governor expressed his gratitude for this initiative, highlighting that the Training Center marks the beginning of a new stage for Pirelli in Mexico. He also emphasized that the creation of this center demonstrates the company's confidence in the human talent of Guanajuato and represents a significant boost to innovation, Mentefactura, and the implementation of Industry 4.0 in the region.
Strategic Importance
Enrico Verdino, CEO and General Director of Pirelli Mexico, reaffirmed the company's commitment to investing in Guanajuato, highlighting the region's strategic importance for Pirelli.
As part of the celebration, it was proudly announced that the Guanajuato plant has reached the remarkable production figure of 50 million tires, further consolidating Pirelli's presence and its significant contribution to the industry in the region.
Simultaneously, the inauguration of Pirelli Mexico's first training center took place, which will boost the development of highly specialized local talent. With an area of 900 square meters dedicated to courses for the professional development of its employees, the center will provide training in safety, quality, productivity, technology, and environmental care. This will be done with the support of educational institutions and through their latest technological platforms.
Global Success
Pirelli has once again reaffirmed its commitment to investing in Guanajuato. We thank all the collaborators who have made this achievement possible. We are very proud to say that Pirelli's focus on professional development has already allowed trained individuals in Mexico to collaborate in other Pirelli facilities worldwide, contributing to the global success of our company," commented Verdino, CEO and General Director of Pirelli Mexico.
Meanwhile, Rodríguez Vallejo, Governor of Guanajuato, stated: "With this Training Center, Pirelli begins a new chapter in its history in Mexico. It is also a clear demonstration of confidence in the talent of our human capital and a strong boost to innovation, Mentefactura, and Industry 4.0 in the region."
Four Characteristics
Currently, the tires produced at this plant for electric cars have four different characteristics, and all the technology is developed at the complex:
Construction: Stronger to withstand electric car batteries.Soundproofing: Since electric motors are quiet, tires must be too.Rolling resistance: Important for energy efficiency.Torque resistance: Electric cars have a stronger initial force compared to combustion cars.
Multiple Plants
Since its inauguration on May 31, 2012, the company's total investment in the Mexican plant exceeds 900 million dollars, and production has increased from a capacity of 1.5 million tires to 8.5 million.
A videoconference was also held between the present authorities and nine collaborators who work in different plants of the company worldwide, most of them from the state of Guanajuato. They work in various areas such as engineering, acquisitions, logistics, production, supply chain, among others.
