Michelin Produces 100 Millionth Tyre in Bridgewater, Canada

The Michelin North America plant in Bridgewater, Canada has turned out its 100 millionth tyre. The production of this milestone item, a LTX A/T2 truck tyre, was marked by staff and management at the facility in Nova Scotia, and plant manager Dana LeBlanc referred to it as “an important event for everyone here at Michelin in Bridgewater.”

“Since 1973 the Bridgewater facility has been a leading example throughout Michelin of producing quality tyres,” said LeBlanc. “Achieving this production milestone again demonstrates how Michelin in Bridgewater is dedicated to being a leader in the manufacturing sector in Nova Scotia.”

The Bridgewater facility’s 100 millionth tyre follows expansion plans announced in July to modernise and increase production capacity, as well as an expansion announced in August 2006 for the steel cord products operation at the facility.

“The fact that the production milestone of the 100 millionth tyre was reached in less than 35 years shows Bridgewater’s long-standing commitment to productivity,” LeBlanc added. “It’s one more significant achievement for Michelin in Bridgewater.”

The Bridgewater plant produces steel cord products and tires for cars, light trucks and SUV’s. Michelin opened the facility in 1971 beginning with the production of steel cord product and in 1973 followed with its first passenger tyre.