Michelin Expanding Defender Promise
This August, Michelin North America is extending its Defender promise to drivers of light trucks and SUVs with the new Defender LTX M/S. With the same Defender promise offered on passenger tires, the Defender LTX M/S gives drivers all-season confidence, tread life and fuel efficiency, Michelin said. Being called a “compound evo-lution,” the Defender LTX
Michelin Bolsters Position in Germany With Another Buy
Groupe Michelin strengthen its position in Germany with the 100% acquisition of consumer tire wholesaler Meyer Lissendorf. The purchase price was not disclosed, according to Tyres & Accessories. Based near Cologne, Meyer Lissendorf has two primary warehouses and employs 90 people, and it reaches some 300 tire retailers across the country. In 2014, Michelin bought
BFGoodrich ‘Are You Driver Enough’ Tour Visits Cleveland
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand hosted its “Are You Driver Enough” dealer educational tour yesterday at the I-X Center in Cleveland to promote its G-Force Comp-2 A/S and All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. At the event, the tiremaker shared it will launch one new tire every year for the next five to six years. BFGoodrich enthusiasts
Michelin Up Y-o-Y
Groupe Michelin is reporting year-over-year increases in net sales, net income and operating income for the first half of 2015. The tiremaker reported an 8.5% increase in sales to approximately €10.5 billion. Michelin attributes its sales success to a favorable currency effect, consolidation and a 2.4% increase in volume. Groupe Michelin also reported an increased
Sears, Michelin Celebrate 50 Years
Michelin North America Inc. and Sears are celebrating their 50th anniversary of business with promotions and special events throughout July and August. During the two-month celebration, Sears Shop Your Way members can enter an online sweepstakes to win a four-year lease of a Chevrolet Camaro. “Fifty years ago Sears and Michelin took a big risk
Michelin’s 1st S.C. Plant Celebrates 40 Years
In 1975, Michelin opened its U.S. 1 tire plant in Greenville, S.C., with the first tire rolling off production lines on March 10, 1975. The tiremaker recently celebrated the plant’s 40th anniversary with a special ceremony. In a pre-ceremony interview, Pete Selleck, president of Michelin North America, told The Greenville News that the area’s history
Michelin XZA3+ Available in New Sizes
Michelin North America has added two new sizes to its Michelin XZA3+ commercial tire. The line is being expanded to meet market and O.E. demands requiring steer tires to handle heavier tractor loads. The two new load range H sizes allow fleets to carry additional weight without a change in tire performance, the tiremaker said.
Michelin Purchases Internet Tire Retail Co.
Groupe Michelin has purchased the number one United Kingdom Internet tire retail company- Blackcircles.com—for roughly $76 million (£50 million), the tiremaker said. This is the second investment in an online tire sales company the tiremaker has made in a month. Michelin also purchased a 40% share in France’s leading online tire retailer Allopneus in April.
Former Michelin Head Dies at 88
François Michelin, the grandson of Michelin & Cie’s founder and the head of his family’s tire company for 47 years, has passed away. He was 88. Groupe Michelin announced his death on Wednesday, saying that François “dedicated his life to the company.” “A visionary and a humanitarian, Mr. François Michelin tirelessly embodied the values of
Maintaining the Green: Helping Landscapes Grow
As the economy continues to recover, the landscape service industry is poised for growth in 2015 and beyond. This growth can translate into a little extra money for tire dealers prepared to service the commercial landscape market. For tire dealers, the landscaping business offers many potential sales. Lawn care and landscape companies utilize light trucks
Selleck: Performance Standards, Mandatory Registration are Musts
At the recent Clemson University Tire Industry Conference (at which I was a guest speaker), Pete Selleck, chairman and CEO of Michelin North America was the keynoter. In his 20-minute talk, Selleck touched on a few key issues both he and MNA feel strongly about. On still-pending tire fuel efficiency ratings and labeling: “The consumer
RMA Awards Tiremakers for Safe Manufacturing Facilities
The Rubber Manufacturers Association presented 20 Safety and Health Improvement Program awards this year to four tiremakers. RMA’s Safety and Health Improvement Program, established in 1981, recognizes member companies that achieve significant enhancements in worker health and safety. The SHIP awards encourage and reward a company’s demonstrated commitment to worker health and safety. Bridgestone Americas
