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Tyre industry pioneers, Michelin has a long history. Having begun in 1889, Michelin is now the second-largest tyre manufacturer in the world after Bridgestone and larger than both Goodyear and Contineantal.

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Michelin closing another 2 plants in Europe

More bad news for European tyre making has arrived in the form of Michelin’s decision to close its Cholet and Vannes plants in France by early 2026 at the latest. The company announced this planned measure to the two facilities’ 1,254 employees this morning. When added to the approximately 1,500 employees at three locations in Germany, where operations will cease by the end of 2025, Michelin has announced some 2,750 job cuts within Europe in the past year.

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96 years old and still going strong, thanks to BFGoodrich

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Cumnock-based haulier T. French & Son has added a very special vehicle to its fleet in the shape of a steam-powered Foden named Merlin. The business traces its roots back to 1967, initially supporting Scottish farmers before moving into coal haulage, and the Foden, which is shod on 40×8 16-ply BFGoodrich Silvertown Vintage Tyres, pays homage to this and general British engineering excellence.

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Michelin USA recalls classic tyres for a second time

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In the USA, Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain XVS and TRX tyres, provided as replacement tyres for a previous recall in 2022 (specifically what NTDSA refers to as recall 22T023). The problem? The DOT symbol is missing from the tyre sidewalls. Of course, the problem is one of information. Tyres within a DOT symbol “may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash”, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Just 46 TRX and XVS tyres are affected in sizes 240/55 VR 415 94W, 240/55 VR 390 89W and 185/80R15 93V.

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Michelin sales drop, guidance down, results supported by replacement car tyre demand

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin has reported that group sales fell to 20.171 billion euros in the first nine months of 2024, down 4.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Within that group figure, Michelin’s Specialty tyre business was hit hardest, with sales down 9.1 per cent in the period to 4.882 billion euros (2023: 5.368 billion euros). At the other end of the spectrum, the Automotive segment – car tyre sales – was least affected by the overall decrease in turnover, with nine-month sales down 2.4 per cent to 10.356 billion euros (2023: 10.611 billion euros).

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Michelin building car tyre plant in India

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Last month, Michelin laid the foundation stone for a new passenger vehicle tyre production facility at its Tiruvallur plant in India. The tyre maker is investing Rs 5.64 billion (£51.62 million) to expand the Tamil Nadu site, which opened as a truck and bus plant in 2013.

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Auto Bild votes Michelin & Pirelli its top cold weather tyre makers

After conducting no less than six all-season and winter tyre tests in recent months, Auto Bild is well positioned to identify and acknowledge the tyre makers who have consistently produced safe, well-performing tyres. It has now done so, naming Pirelli its star amongst the all-season tyre makers for 2024/25 and Michelin the leading manufacturer of winter tyres. Continental and Goodyear also secure a podium place for both categories.

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Multiple OE tyre suppliers for BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

BMW Group has debuted the second generation of its BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, a car that, according to the manufacturer, sets “a new standard in the premium compact segment.” Order books are now open in the UK, with prices starting at £34,915 on the road. A range of summer and several winter tyres are approved for UK deliveries.

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Michelin tyres selected for new Ferrari F80

Michelin will exclusively supply tyres for the Ferrari’s new F80 supercar. Michelin reports that it used technological advances including those from the world of motorsport, to meet the “extraordinary performance requirements” the Ferrari F80. What is even more impressive is that Michelin developed the tyre in just 15 months using its digital development technology to speed up the production process.

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Enduring sustainability: Michelin shares whole life performance and electric vehicle tyre strategy

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Driven by the company’s corporate belief that mobility is a human right and essential for flourishing and freedom, Michelin is committed to decarbonising mobility and – of course – tyres play a key role in that. During a recent visit to Michelin’s Clermont-Ferrand headquarters and Ladoux research and development facility in France, Michelin executives articulated how that grand vision relates to the tyres and vehicles of today as well as the technology of tomorrow.

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New Holland’s CR11 combine harvester to be fitted with specially-designed Michelin CerexBib 2 tyres

Michelin is launching two new Michelin CerexBib 2 tyres, the result of an exclusive partnership with New Holland and the CNH Group. New Holland, a renowned pioneer in agricultural machinery, founded in 1895, and Michelin, a world leader in tyre manufacturing, founded in 1889, share two fundamental values – excellence and innovation.

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Michelin develops new CerexBib 2 sizes for New Holland CR11

An exclusive partnership with New Holland and the CNH Group has resulted in the launch of two new Michelin CerexBib 2 tyre sizes. The partners have developed these new dimensions for the CR11 combine harvester. Michelin shares that the machine’s dimensions and weight represented a “unique development challenge” when working to minimise the soil compaction of this wide machine and its tyres.

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Parallel imports satisfying Russian demand for premium tyres

Last month we reported on what Ukrainian government agency the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) had to say about aircraft tyres entering Russia, but imports are by no means restricted to this product segment. According to research conducted by Russia’s largest non-governmental leasing company, two of the three tyre brands that corporate and fleet users most favour are products no longer officially sold within the country.

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Michelin/Pirelli joint winners in Tyre Reviews winter test

As winter approaches, finding the right tyre for cold, wet, and potentially icy roads becomes a priority for many drivers. Tyre Reviews conducted an in-depth test of six ultra-high-performance winter tyres in size 235/35 R19 to find which will deliver the goods in the 2024/25 season.

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Alpin 7 – latest generation Michelin winter tyre ready for 2024/25

Michelin has sold around 13 million Alpin winter tyres over six generations and has now launched a seventh – the Michelin Alpin 7. Designed for combustion, electric and hybrid vehicles, the new tyre will be available for this coming winter in 62 dimensions. According to the manufacturer, Michelin Alpin 7 offers a six per cent improvement in braking on snow-covered roads and nine per cent less rolling resistance than the Alpin 6.

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Forterra picks Michelin tyres for its fleet

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Building materials manufacturer Forterra has opted for Michelin as its sole tyre supplier. Operating from 13 locations nationwide, Forterra produces some 500 million bricks a year, which it transports via 143 trucks (both rigids with drawbars and tractor units) and 153 predominately drawbar trailers, the vast majority of which feature mechanical offload systems

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