In a recent announcement, Michelin said that it’s considering producing passenger car tires in India. The decision would boost the manufacturer’s production and help it scale up within the region. India remains an important but critically affected country due to import restrictions imposed by the government in 2020. Michelin is currently located in 175 countries […]
Category Archives: Michelin Resources
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Apr
Apr
Michelin and Pirelli recently ranked top in J.D. Power’s customer satisfaction data analysis. The 2023 survey results showed that the two tire manufacturers are still the most preferred by customers. J.D. Power put different metrics to test, including tire wear, ride, handling, traction, and appearance. The 2023 US Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Survey also […]
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Mar
Mar
In March last year, French tiremaker Michelin announced that it would halt operations in Russia after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The manufacturer said it would hand over its factory to a new local company by the end of the year. In a recent report by Kommersant, Michelin has found a buyer. Similar sources say the […]
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Feb
Feb
More and more tire manufacturers are showing concern for the environment. In an effort to achieve sustainability, companies are looking to contribute to a greener future. To that effect, investors are now willing to put in more money as demand increases for environmentally-friendly products. Michelin is one of the many companies in the same industry […]
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Jan
Jan
Michelin will supply DHL with the Uptis Airless tire designed to eliminate the use of compressed air in conventional tires. It’s puncture-proof and comes with a wheel assembly that can support passenger cars and light vans. Tests began on January 10 and DHL is expected to carry out more real-world tests using 50 of its […]
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Dec
Dec
Michelin launched the Spraybib Cyclic Field Operation (CFO) lineup earlier this year. It has now released a new tire made for self-propelled sprayers. The tire is dubbed the Michelin Spraybib CFO VF710/60R46 and comes as the first low-pressure flotation product developed for a maximum footprint to protect soils from compaction and maintain crop yield. The […]
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Nov
Nov
Michelin is set to receive its first shipment of recycled styrene from Canadian recycling startup Pyrowave. The 3-ton shipment left Montreal for an undisclosed Michelin factory in France. The recycled material is made from polystyrene waste and will be used to make eco-friendly Michelin tires. Just 4 days ago, the recycled styrene monomer from Pyrowave […]
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Oct
Oct
Michelin recently revealed two tires made from sustainable materials. The first one is an option made for passenger vehicles that contains 45% sustainable materials while the second is a bus tire containing 58%. The goal is to make tires that have 100% bio-sourced, recycled or renewable materials by 2050. The company seeks to achieve at […]
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Sep
Sep
Michelin North America Inc. recently released three new tires. They include the Agribib 2, the Spraybib CFO, and the TrailXBib. The three Michelin tires were showcased at the last Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. The Agribib 2 is an upgrade to the most popular agricultural tire from Michelin. It offers up to 18% more […]
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Aug
Aug
The FIA World Formula E Championships is parting ways with Michelin Group after eight years. The French tire manufacturer announced on 18 Aug that they were withdrawing from the event. The announcement came from the founding partner and investor who took it on in 2013. It follows the end of the 2021/2022 campaign that ended […]