BFGoodrich ‘Are You Driver Enough’ Tour Continues in 2016
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand is continuing its 2016 “Are You Driver Enough” dealer educational tour across the U.S. During the tour, the tiremaker shares its latest BFG tires, including the new Advantage T/A Sport, and participants have the opportunity to test the tire’s abilities on a racetrack. Upcoming U.S. locations include Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis,
RMA Honors Michelin Plants for Worker Safety
The Rubber Manufacturers Association’s Safety and Health Improvement Program (SHIP) has recognized six Michelin North America Inc. facilities for excellence and improvements in worker health and safety. During the RMA’s board meeting, two of Michelin’s plants in Starr, S.C., received Excellence Awards and four plants – two in Lexington, S.C., one in Spartanburg, S.C., and
Michelin to Sponsor ‘Michelin GT Challenge’ Race
Michelin North America Inc. has been named the title sponsor for the “Michelin GT Challenge” at the VIRginia International Raceway, the track’s largest race of the year. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race takes place as the pinnacle race of the premier racing weekend at VIR, Aug. 26 to 28. “VIR isn’t just a place we
Michelin Expands Commercial Service Network to Canada
Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. will now offer the Michelin Commercial Service Network (MCSN) across Canada. “Michelin is proud to bring the innovation of the Michelin Commercial Service Network to Canada and to introduce it to the industry in person at this year’s Truck World show,” said Harold Phillips, chief operating officer of Michelin North
Michelin Tops J.D. Power Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Segments
Michelin North America took top honors in three of the four 2016 J.D. Power Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Study segments. Michelin ranked first in the Luxury, Passenger Car and Truck/Utility segments and second in the Performance Sport segment. “At Michelin, we have always been strongly committed to the quality and performance of our tires at
BFGoodrich Accepting Entries for its ‘Outstanding Trails Program’
Michelin North America Inc.’s BFGoodrich brand is accepting nominations from March 28-July 15 for its 2016 Outstanding Trails program in association with 4 Wheel Parts. The Outstanding Trails program promotes sustainable and responsible off-road driving and awards grants of $4,000 each to four off-road clubs in North America for maintenance or refurbishing of select trails.
Michelin’s Selleck Receives Prestigious Boy Scout Award
The Blue Ridge Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Michelin North America Chairman and President Pete Selleck with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award during its signature fundraiser. Created in 1969, the award recognizes Eagle Scouts who have achieved the highest national level of success in their field after at least 25 years of having
Michelin Reorganizes Manufacturing Activities
Groupe Michelin is reorganizing its industrial and service activities at its headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, to strengthen its decision-making, research and development activities, the tiremaker said. Due to the retreading crisis in Europe that has led to structural overcapacity in the production of retreaded tires, Michelin said it will close its truck re-treading workshop in
Fortune Names Goodyear Most Admired Tiremaker
For the fourth year in a row, Fortune magazine has recognized Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as the world’s most admired tiremaker. Goodyear ranked 3rd in Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies’ Motor Vehicle Parts category, and was the first tiremaker named. Groupe Michelin took 5th and Continental took 8th in the Motor Vehicle Parts Category.
Michelin Releases Auto Inflate for Fleets
Michelin North America’s truck tire division has introduced Michelin Auto Inflate, powered by Halo. Michelin Auto Inflate is an easy, wheel-mounted tire-management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tire pressure, the tiremaker said. Michelin Auto Inflate utilizes automatic tire inflation technology to maintain the pressure on drive and trailer tires. The equipment can
Getting the Most From Tire Suppliers
Fleet managers know all too well that tires are often one of their biggest expenses. Working with a trusted tire dealer can help fleets manage costs by obtaining quality products and services that are readily available – sometimes over several years (depending on the application) – and helping fleets choose the right tires and services
East Bay Tire Joins Michelin Commercial Service Network
California-based East Bay Tire Co. has joined Michelin North America Inc.’s Commercial Service Network (MCSN). “Continuously serving the northern California area for 70 years demonstrates the level of quality and service East Bay Tire provides to its customers,” said Ralph Dimenna, chief operating officer for Michelin North America’s truck tires division. “This addition solidifies the
