Barum (company)
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Barum is a manufacturer of tire
s [uk - tyre] based in the Czech Republic
. Barum is a joint venture
of the Continental AG
. Barum was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of soles for shoes and did not begin tire / tyre production until 1934.
Tire
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock while keeping the wheel in close contact with the ground...
s [uk - tyre] based in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. Barum is a joint venture
Joint venture
A joint venture is a business agreement in which parties agree to develop, for a finite time, a new entity and new assets by contributing equity. They exercise control over the enterprise and consequently share revenues, expenses and assets...
of the Continental AG
Continental AG
Continental AG, internally often called Conti for short, is a worldwide leading German manufacturer of tires, brake systems, vehicle stability control systems, engine injection systems, tachographs and other parts for the automotive and transport industries. The company is based in Hanover, Germany...
. Barum was founded in 1924 as a manufacturer of soles for shoes and did not begin tire / tyre production until 1934.