Category: Michelin

Flawborough Farms is getting the best from its next-generation Horsch sprayer after switching the original equipment fitments for a set of Michelin high-technology agricultural tyres.

Michelin’s accredited dealer network continues to grow, with new Michelin Quality Centres (MQC) – the new name for members of the Michelin Auto Professional programme – appointed in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Michelin has renewed a five-year tyre contract with Preston-based Huntapac Produce – one of the largest vegetable and salad producers in the UK – following a competitive tender which pitched the manufacturer against rival brands.

Autogem has exclusively partnered with Michelin to widen its aftermarket offering.

Michelin and HDI Global SE have entered into a partnership to offer company vehicle fleets an innovative approach focusing on the prevention and reduction of road risk.

The new Michelin Agilis 3 summer tyre will go on sale this April. The newest member of Michelin’s light commercial vehicle tyre family will initially be available in a choice of 12 sizes.

Agricultural contractor RM Simpson is to fit Michelin XeoBib tyres across all its tractors having been impressed by the longevity of the product.

Michelin North America has filed a suit against Tri-Ace Wheel & Tire Corporation of Houston, including its Black Bear USA affiliate, for importing and selling a Chinese counterfeit tyre that violates patent protections for the BFGoodrich Tires All-Terrain T/A KO2.

Kent-based coach operator DJ Coaches is to adopt a 100 per cent Michelin policy after in-house tyre data showed that its Michelin tyres typically last up to 140,000 km longer than a premium competitor brand fitted as original equipment to newer vehicles in the fleet.

Michelin’s ‘puncture-proof’ tyre, the Uptis, has won three awards this year. The tyre was awarded the

London-based Sonic Rail Services (SRS) is one of the first operators in the UK to enjoy the benefits of Michelin’s latest X Multi HD D tyres.