Factory in Oradea, Romania
Strategically close to our customers
Our factory in Oradea, Romania is the world’s first zero-CO2-emissions tire factory. The world-class manufacturing facility in Europe is a key step in getting additional manufacturing capacity. It is one of our most important strategic projects of the near future.
Key facts
Tire delivieries started in early 2025.
The factory produces passenger car tires for Central European market.
The factory employs some 500 people. It accounts for approximately 40 percent of total passenger car tire production once the factory has reached its maximum capacity in 2027.
The combined built-up area totals some 100,000 m2. A distribution center for storing and distributing tires is built next to the factory.
Opened in 2024 as the world's first full-scale zero-CO2-emissions tire factory
The factory in Oradea, Romania, opened in 2024 as the world's first full-scale zero-CO2-emissions tire factory and has since continued to operate with zero direct (Scope 1) CO2 emissions, powered by 100% renewable energy (Scope 2), as verified annually by an external partner.
All electricity used at the Romania Oradea factory is CO2 emission free. Part of the electricity used in the factory is generated by on-site solar power units. We have also signed a long-term contract with renewable energy provider Enery to ensure zero CO2 emission energy for the factory.
Steam used to cure the tires is generated by innovative electric boilers which use fully CO2 emission free electricity instead of the usual fossil fuels. In addition, the tire manufacturing process is very energy efficient as we are only utilizing the most modern technology and machinery.
The zero CO2 emission level is verified in connection with the Sustainability Statement.
We care for the shared world we all drive in
We are committed to be the leaders in sustainability and caring for the shared world we all drive in. From the very first shovel push to ensuring that the new employees are breathing clean air, the Nokian Tyres Oradea factory is a complete work of state-of-the-art sustainable solutions aiming for energy-efficiency, wellbeing of the environment and safety of the people.
Oradea, the home of our new factory
Many factors contributed that Romania and the town of Oradea was selected as the location of our new factory from over 40 options. We found a site large enough to serve a scalable manufacturing footprint with green energy sources available near the site. The area has a stable business environment and educated workforce and is close to our customer base via rail and highway and it serves as an important regional and European hub of many transport routes. It is also a strong automotive manufacturing hub in Europe.
The total investment of the greenfield factory is estimated to be approximately EUR 650 million, which is among the most valuable investments in Romania in the recent years. The greenfield factory is being built in the North-West of Romania in the city of Oradea, an important regional and European hub of many transport routes.
Factory in Oradea, Romania
