Ferentino

What Ferentino does

Ferentino Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lanka-based pneumatic tyre manufacturer operating from an ultra-modern production facility in the BOI Industrial Zone at Horana, within the LANWA group (also comprising Ceylon Steel Corporation and Lanwa Cement Corporation) and affiliated with the Onyx Group. The company produces a broad portfolio of tyres spanning passenger car, truck & bus, light commercial vehicle, motorcycle, scooter, and three-wheeler categories, marketed under roughly 20 sub-brands including Eternopresa, Pantera AT, E-logic, Endura Pro, Velozita XF, and Stunner ST. Manufacturing is built on Italian-origin technical know-how and time-tested compound and tread design, with proprietary features such as Adaptive Grip System, WeatherSmart Treads, Sinusoidal Tread Design, Low Rolling Resistance compounds, and Advanced FEA-based engineering, alongside robotics and automation on the production line. A separate entity (ferentinoindustrial.com) covers industrial tyres.

The company monetizes through three channels: (1) OEM embedded supply to seven named Sri Lankan automotive manufacturers (Unimo, Micro Cars, Abans Auto, David Pieris Motor Company, Ranathunga Motors, KD Rise Electrical Motors, Lanka Ashok Leyland), capturing 75% domestic OEM value share; (2) a global dealer/reseller network covering North America, South & Central America, Europe, Asia, and Middle East & Africa, with most volume destined for Europe and the USA; and (3) a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Leadership comprises Mr. Nandana Lokuwithana as Group Chairman and Mr. Dammika Lokuwithana as Executive Director. The firm is privately held, with no disclosed venture, private equity, or public market funding.

Name

Ferentino

Legal name

Ferentino Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://ferentino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ferentino Tyre Corporation is a privately held Sri Lankan manufacturer of pneumatic tyres for passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers, supplying 75% of Sri Lanka's OEM market and exporting primarily to Europe and the USA through dealer and e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Tyre Manufacturing

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (32621), Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) (326211), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Tires Manufacturing (IMACAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorcycle & Scooter Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAF), Light Truck/SUV Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAB)

Keywords

• Pneumatic tyre manufacturing
• OEM automotive tyres
• Truck and bus tyres
• Motorcycle and scooter tyres
• Three-wheeler tyres

Headquarters

HQ city

Horana

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tyre Sales: Ferentino generates revenue primarily through the sale of pneumatic tyres across multiple categories including passenger car tyres, truck & bus tyres, motorcycle tyres, scooter tyres, and three-wheeler tyres. The company also manufactures industrial tyres through a separate entity (ferentinoindustrial.com). Revenue comes from OEM supply to automotive manufacturers and aftermarket sales through dealer networks and e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ferentino Tyre Corporation manufactures and supplies pneumatic tyres for passenger cars, trucks and buses, motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers from an ultra-modern facility in Horana, Sri Lanka, using Italian technical know-how. The company supplies tyres as original equipment to major Sri Lankan automotive manufacturers and distributes a global aftermarket range through a multi-region dealer network and a direct e-commerce platform, with a separate industrial tyre line operated via ferentinoindustrial.com.

Product overview

Ferentino Tyre Corporation is a Sri Lankan tyre manufacturer producing premium pneumatic tyres across multiple categories. The product portfolio includes four distinct product lines: Passenger Car Tyres (Eternopresa, Pantera AT, E-logic, E Comm) designed for city cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles; Truck and Bus Tyres (Truck Endura Pro, LCV E Comm DT1, Loader Pro, Bus Endura Pro) engineered for commercial fleet and logistics applications; Motorcycle Tyres (Velozita XF, Impreza R, Tyrox DTX, Avenzato XF2, Fiato D) targeting high-performance riders; and Scooter Tyres (Impreza D, Avenzato D, Tyrox DGX, Velozita DTX, Speedo DX) for urban commuters. Additionally, the company produces Three Wheeler Tyres (Stunner ST, Endura ST) for diesel and petrol auto rickshaws. All products incorporate Italian technical know-how and time-tested technology, manufactured at an ultra-modern facility serving international markets in Europe and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ETERNOPRESA: Premium tyre for C & D segment cars with specialized technology for high speed, superb grip and supreme balance
• Pantera AT
• E-logic
• E COMM
• Endura Pro
• Loader Pro
• E COMM DT1
• Bus Endura Pro
• Velozita XF
• Impreza R
• TYROX DTX
• Avenzato XF2
• Fiato D
• Impreza D
• Avenzato D
• Velozita DTX
• Tyrox DGX
• Speedo DX
• Stunner ST
• Endura ST

Products and services

• Eternopresa Premium passenger car tyre for C and D segment city cars featuring specialized technology for high speed, superb grip, supreme balance, reduced in-cabin noise, and reinforced polyester carcass for smooth and comfortable ride.
• Pantera AT Premium all-terrain tyre range for SUV and CUV segment delivering highway refinement with assured off-road capability, including noise optimization, advanced polymeric compound, confident dry and wet braking, responsive handling, refined comfort, and optimized rolling resistance.
• E-logic Fuel-efficient, durable, eco-friendly tyre for small to medium sized city cars, featuring minimal rolling resistance, excellent wet performance, and compound-structure synergy for road grip and braking.
• E Comm Heavy-duty tyre designed for light commercial vehicles with passenger car footprint, offering increased mileage and high durability via optimized bead contour and steel belted radial construction.
• Truck - Endura Pro Engineered for demanding loads and challenging terrains, with robust build for maximum durability, innovative sinusoidal tread design delivering superior grip, directional stability, and extended tread life.
• LCV - E Comm DT1 Mini truck tyre engineered for extra mileage and enhanced load capacity, providing superior quality for extended performance on light commercial fleets.
• Light Truck - Loader Pro Light truck tyre for extended mileage and extra load capacity, ensuring reliability on every journey.
• Bus - Endura Pro Bus tyre engineered for maximum mileage, durability, and reliability for commercial passenger transport applications.
• Velozita XF High-end motorbike tyre designed for extended mileage and performance with comfortable rides.
• Impreza R High-end motorbike tyre designed for extended mileage and performance.
• Tyrox DTX High-end motorbike tyre with optimized circumferential grooves for reduced hydroplaning, extended mileage, and excellent grip.
• Avenzato XF2 Motorbike tyre designed for extended mileage and performance.
• Fiato D Motorbike tyre engineered for comfortable rides and maximized mileage on every journey.
• Impreza D Scooter tyre engineered for comfortable rides and extended mileage with quality engineering.
• Avenzato D Scooter tyre designed for comfortable rides and extended mileage.
• Tyrox DGX Scooter tyre with optimized circumferential grooves for reduced hydroplaning and excellent grip, designed for comfortable rides and extended mileage.
• Velozita DTX Scooter tyre designed for comfortable rides and extended mileage.
• Speedo DX Scooter tyre designed for comfortable rides and extended mileage.
• Stunner ST Durable and economical three-wheeler tyre with specially formulated rubber compound and distinctive tread pattern for total control, confidence, and driving safety.
• Endura ST Diesel three-wheeler tyre designed for rough roads and heavy loads with unmatched performance and endurance.
• Industrial Tyres (Ferentino Industrial) Industrial tyres manufactured through a separate Ferentino entity (ferentinoindustrial.com) for industrial machinery and equipment applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% value share in Sri Lanka's OEM tyre market

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Unimo EnterprisescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMajor automotive company in Sri Lanka that sources tyres as original equipment from Ferentino. Partnership demonstrates Ferentino's ability to meet OEM quality standards.
• Micro CarscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSri Lankan automotive company manufacturing vehicles with Ferentino tyres as original equipment.
• Abans AutocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMajor automotive distribution company in Sri Lanka partnered with Ferentino for OEM tyre supply.
• David Pieris Motor CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLeading automotive company in Sri Lanka sourcing Ferentino tyres as original equipment.
• Ranathunga MotorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSri Lankan automotive company with OEM partnership for Ferentino tyre supply.
• KD Rise Electrical MotorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerElectrical motors company in Sri Lanka partnered with Ferentino for OEM tyre supply.
• Lanka Ashok LeylandcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSubsidiary of Ashok Leyland in Sri Lanka, sourcing Ferentino tyres as original equipment for commercial vehicles.
• LANWA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group affiliation including Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited and Lanwa Cement Corporation. Ferentino embodies the legacy of trust, strength and quality that the LANWA name is known for.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pirelli & C. S.p.A. Italian premium tyre maker. Closely comparable on Ferentino's claimed "Italian technical know-how" heritage, premium positioning, and Ultra High Performance passenger car tyre focus (e.g., Ferentino's Eternopresa).
• TVS Srichakra (Eurogrip): Indian two- and three-wheeler tyre specialist. Closely comparable to Ferentino's motorcycle, scooter, and three-wheeler product lines (Velozita, Impreza, Stunner, Endura ST) in emerging-market segments.
• JK Tyre & Industries: Indian tyre manufacturer with a diversified passenger, commercial, and two-wheeler portfolio. Closely comparable emerging-market multi-category player.
• CEAT Limited: Indian tyre manufacturer with strong OEM presence and multi-category portfolio including two-wheeler, passenger, and commercial tyres. Comparable emerging-market manufacturer targeting similar OEM and aftermarket channels.
• MRF (Madras Rubber Factory): Indian tyre manufacturer with a similarly broad multi-segment portfolio (passenger, truck/bus, motorcycle, scooter, three-wheeler) and an emerging-market OEM + export model. Closest comparable in scope and customer segments to Ferentino.
• Apollo Tyres: Indian-headquartered global tyre manufacturer with passenger, truck/bus and off-road tyres sold in Europe and other international markets. Directly comparable as a non-Japanese/Korean/European tyre maker scaling internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Yokohama Rubber Company: Japanese tyre manufacturer with global passenger, truck/bus, and OTR portfolios. Comparable as an Asian-origin manufacturer scaling premium positioning in Western markets.
• Continental AG: German tyre major with broad passenger, commercial, and two-wheeler portfolios. Competes directly with Ferentino's Eternopresa and Pantera AT in Europe-targeted premium tiers.
• Bridgestone Corporation: Global tyre leader across passenger, commercial, and motorcycle segments. Competes with Ferentino in international OEM programmes and aftermarket distribution.
• Michelin: World's largest tyre manufacturer with presence across every vehicle category Ferentino serves. Direct competitor in international OEM and aftermarket channels Ferentino is targeting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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