Michelin Given Ford Award for Fusion OE Tyre

Michelin has received a Ford World Excellence Award based on its 2009 efforts with the automaker, Tire Review reports. The global awards recognize Ford suppliers for exceeding standards in quality, cost, delivery and embracing the ONE Ford program. Michelin earned the Recognition of Achievement Award for its Energy Saver A/S low rolling resistance tyre fitted to the Ford Fusion. The award also recognized Michelin’s passenger and light truck/SUV tyre plant in Lexington, South Carolina, where the Energy Saver A/S OE tyre is manufactured.

“We put a high priority on meeting the needs – and exceeding the expectations of – our customers, and it is wonderful to be recognized by Ford for this achievement,” said John Moloney, Michelin North America’s vice president of OE marketing. “In the case of the Ford Fusion, we looked at various materials, construction and manufacturing solutions while continuously pushing the envelope to help Ford achieve its overall fuel-efficiency goals. It is projects like this that truly accelerate progress.”