Nokian Tires has started building a new test and technology center in Spain. The groundbreaking ceremony took place this Friday at the new center in Santa Cruz de la Zarza. The first test sites will be completed next year and the technology center is expected to be fully operational in 2020.

Nokian Tires currently operates in two test centers in Finland - Ivalo and Nokia. The combination of a third test center and a technology center in the warm climate of Spain allows year-round testing of summer, all-season and winter tires. The aim is to develop even safer, more functional and environmentally friendly tyres. The focus is on summer and all-season high-performance tires, as demand is especially strong in Nokian Tires' growing markets in Central Europe and North America.