Nolangroup is the largest manufacturer of helmets in Europe. The company was founded in 1972 by Lander Nocchi, a businessman operating in the motorbike and car accessory sector. It produces 350,000 helmets per year, with a team of 340 people working in a single location. Nolangroup produces helmets in polycarbonate, under the brand names Nolan and Grex, as well as helmets in composite fibres, under the X-lite brand.