LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6)—Pirelli Tire North America Inc. brought on line its second MIRS tire building module at its Rome, Ga., plant Oct. 14 and plans to have a third module operating by year-end.
The first two MIRS (Modular Integrated Robotic System) units are making P Zero Nero in 17- and 18-inch sizes, said Guy Mannino, Pirelli Tire North America president and CEO, speaking at the Specialty Equipment Market Association/International Tire Expo in Las Vegas. The P Zero Nero range also includes 19-inch sizes that are made in Europe. The third module will make the Scorpion Zero, an ultra-high-performance for tires for light trucks and sport utility vehicles.