Michelin Releases North America Facts

A run-down of Michelin’s North American operations has been made available through the release of the subsidiary’s ‘Fact Sheet 2010’. According to Michelin North America’s figures, its sales to North American customers amounted to US$7.0 billion in 2009, a hefty chunk of Michelin’s 14.8 billion euro global sales during the year. The operation employed 16,640 staff in North America, 3,550 in Canada and 710 in Mexico. During 2009 Michelin operated 18 major plants in 16 locations. Total unit tyre production or year-on-year change is not stated in the fact sheet.