Michelin to #KeepThanksMoving This Holiday Season
In celebration of the holiday season’s unsung heroes, commercial drivers, Michelin North America is launching the #KeepThanksMoving social media campaign to thank those who spend countless hours on the road. “As you bustle from store to store and gather with family and friends, please take a minute this holiday season to think about the many
Michelin Shutters Ballymena Factory, Invests in Retreading Sites
Michelin Tyre Plc announced it will close its truck tire factory in Ballymena, Ireland, while investing in U.K. passenger tire and retreading sites in Dundee and Stoke-on-Trent, respectively. The Ballymena factory closure plans suggest the site will be run-down between now and a mid-2018 closure point, according to Tyres & Accessories. The Ballymena factory currently
#SEMA/GTE: TIA, Michelin Announce Scholarship Recipients
Michelin North America and the Tire Industry Association announced three recipients of the Michelin/TIA Scholarship Award for the 2015-16 academic school year. A total of $6,250 was awarded to the three students: Sydney Burgess of Fort Mohave, Ariz., Levi Lewis of Greencastle, Ind. and Remmy Rocha of Gothenburg, Neb. “With the rising cost of higher
Michelin to Provide Custom Tires for Ford Performance Vehicles
As part of a new agreement, Michelin will provide tire fitments for the Ford Performance vehicle lineup, including Ford GT, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R Mustang, Fiesta ST, Focus ST and RS, and F-150 Raptor. The customized tires created by both companies’ engineers will meet a wide range of performance targets, including lateral grip; noise,
Application Period Open for Michelin/TIA Scholarship
The application period for the 2016-17 Michelin/TIA Scholarship is now open. The eligibility requirements are as follows: • Applicants must be a dependent child of a current Michelin employee. The employee must have one year of continuous employment as of Jan. 1, 2016. • Applicants must be a senior in high school or current undergraduate
Michelin, Coker Tire Join ACM Cross-Country Rally
Michelin North America Inc. and Coker Tire Co. will join the America’s Car Museum (ACM) as the Official Tire Sponsors of The Drive Home, an 11-day road rally from Tacoma, Wash., to Detroit for the opening of the 2016 North American International Auto Show. During the road rally, a 1957 Chevy Nomad, 1961 Chrysler 300G
Michelin Adds Track My Route to App
Michelin North America Inc. has launched the Track My Route as an added feature for the Michelin Truck Dealer Locator app for fleets. The new feature allows fleets and owner-operators to locate Michelin Commercial Truck Dealers along specific routes, the tiremaker said. Using Track My Route, drivers can enter their origins and destinations and view
Michelin Raises Record $682,000 at Golf Tourney
Michelin North America raised a record $682,000 during its annual charity golf tournament. Hosted each October at golf courses in Greenville, S.C., the Michelin charity golf tournament is supported by Michelin suppliers and business partners from around the world, the tiremaker said. This is the 26th year Michelin has hosted the tournament, raising $4 million
BFG Offers Pit Crew Experience at SEMA
Michelin’s BFGoodrich brand will host a Pit Crew Challenge during the 2015 SEMA Show, giving participants a change to win prizes and have a pit crew experience. The event will be hosted at the SEMA Silver Lot Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration will take place on-site at the BFGoodrich
Michelin’s Tweel Wins Award
Michelin North America’s X Tweel Turf received an honorable mention in the automotive/transportation category of the 2015 Create the Future Design Contest. More than 1,150 new product ideas were submitted for the Create the Future Design Contest. Judges chose the 22 winners and honorable mentions based on innovation, manufacturability and marketability in seven categories. “Michelin
BFG Announces 10th Annual Outstanding Trails Winners
Michelin’s BFGoodrich tire brand has announced the winners of the 2015 Outstanding Trails program, which also celebrates its 10th anniversary. This year, BFGoodrich will award winners Barrett Lake Trail of El Dorado National Forest in California, Applegate-Lassen Wagon Trail in Nevada , Bald Mountain OHV Trails in California and Black Bear Pass in Silverton, Colo. Michelin’s
Michelin Suspending Operations in Starr
Michelin North America will suspend operations at its earthmover plant in Starr, S.C., at the end of 2015. The tiremaker chose to shutter plant operations due to market conditions, Michelin said. Roughly 100 employees will be affected by the closure. All of the employees were offered positions at Michelin’s other nearby factories, the tiremaker said.