Michelin enters into automation technology supply agreement with Siemens

The signing of a four-year global contract has confirmed Siemens’ status as a supplier of industrial automation technology and engineering software to Michelin. Announcing the deal, Siemens reports that the French tyre maker intends to optimise its industrial structures and fully utilise the capacity of its industrial facilities.

“This new partnership between Michelin and Siemens lifts our established relationship, which is based upon trustworthy and innovative cooperation, to a new level,” comments Peter Haan, global head of Vertical Market Management Tire at Siemens. In order to guarantee that Siemens provides Michelin’s production facilities with a first class service, the company is implementing its “meeting global and local needs” approach and aims for its representatives to be present at Michelin’s headquarters and in all Michelin plants around the world.