Federal Corporation represents a distinguished Taiwan-based tire manufacturer founded in 1954 in Zhongli, Taiwan, evolving from a rubber company to become a globally recognized tire producer with their first tire manufactured in 1958 and initial exports beginning in 1965. The company's technical excellence has been shaped by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including technical cooperation with Bridgestone Corporation (1960-1979) and Sumitomo Rubber Industries/Dunlop Tires (1981-2000), providing the necessary expertise to develop their own brand tires.
Federal operates through the Federal Group structure, encompassing marketing and real estate divisions alongside two manufacturing plants: the original facility in Zhongli, Taiwan, and a 100% owned plant in Jiangxi, Nanchang, China, acquired in 1997. The company has established an extensive global distribution network with over 182 national/regional representatives throughout 121 countries, serving passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, commercial vehicles, and specialty racing applications.
The Federal brand portfolio includes comprehensive tire solutions spanning winter series, light truck tires, commercial truck tires, and their flagship passenger car tire range from touring class to ultra-high performance tires for supercars. Popular product lines include the Formoza series for balanced all-season performance, the Couragia range offering durability and off-road capabilities, the renowned 595 series for motorsports applications, and the FZ-101 full-slick competition tire designed for maximum dry grip and superior cornering force.
Federal has earned prestigious industry recognition including Quality A Supplier Award (1986), Ford Q1 Award (1990), GM/Opel Award for Opel Astra project contribution (1990), and Honda Quality Award (1993). The brand maintains worldwide recognition, particularly in the US, Japan, and Australia, for motorsports and racing products, with Federal serving as the spec tire for Legends Cars from 2012-2019, demonstrating their commitment to state-of-the-art technology, strict quality control, and highly regulated safety standards.