Group Touchette Appoints New VP of Strategic Affairs & Growth
Previously, Mougios spent 30 years with Michelin, most recently as its director for Michelin Canada.
Bridgestone Names New President of Commercial Truck Group
Bridgestone Americas announced Steve Hoeft will assume the role of president of its commercial truck group, effective immediately. The group includes the company’s truck and bus radial (TBR) business. Bridgestone said Hoeft has previously served as chief operating officer (COO) for the commercial truck group. In his new role, he will be responsible for setting
Michelin’s Team Bib Wins Torqata’s ‘Reinvent the Wheel’ Hackathon
Torqata says a group of data scientists from Michelin, named Team Bib, won the organization’s “Reinvent the Wheel” Hackathon. According to the organization, the Hackathon is a competition inviting some of the world’s brightest data science minds to converge and solve a difficult data challenge for the automotive aftermarket. This year, the problem focused on
Michelin Acquires Start-up Specializing in Road Infrastructure Image Analysis
The Michelin Group has acquired RoadBotics, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company specializing in road infrastructure images analysis. Founded in 2016, RoadBotics leverages artificial intelligence to analyze visual data collected on roads by cameras (mainly smartphones). Due to RoadBotics’ computer vision know-how, the images are transformed into actionable insights which help road managers to identify priority maintenance areas. With
Forbes Recognizes Michelin for Diversity in the Industry
Michelin has been named by Forbes magazine the 2022 Best Employer for Diversity in the automotive industry in the U.S. The company says this recognition highlights its commitment to providing motion for life for its 22,500 employees as well as its customers and the communities where the company operates. Michelin says it is focused on
Michelin Appoints New HR Officer in North America
Felicia Sanders will take over as chief human resources officer of Michelin North America when David Stafford retires in December.
Bridgestone & Michelin Team Up on Carbon Black Initiative
As part of the joint initiative, Bridgestone and Michelin will lead the development of a position paper that will outline the tire industry’s role in achieving a circular economy.
Michelin Launches ‘Motion’ Brand Campaign
The campaign’s concept highlights the breadth and diversity of the solutions Michelin offers around the world, the company says.
TBC CEO Olsen Steps Down, Former Michelin Exec. to Step In
Laurent Bourrut, a senior executive with experience working for Michelin, Alcan and Pechiney, and Legrand, will lead TBC Corp.
Michelin Honors Essential Workers with New Tires
Workers in Alabama, Indiana and South Carolina – states where Michelin has significant operations – were recognized with a certificate and a new set of tires.
