Category: Michelin

John Howe, managing director of Michelin Tyre UK & Ireland, has been elected as the new chair of the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).

We hear that Michelin is launching its new CrossClimate 3 and it is rumoured among European press colleagues that additionally a sport version of it will also be available.

Michelin has acquired an 80 per cent stake in Indonesian tyre manufacturer Multistrada, in a deal worth around €426 million.

Brake manufacturer Brembo has partnered with tyre maker Michelin to combine their intelligent solutions to “revolutionise vehicle performance and offer drivers the highest safety and comfort standards”.

Indian tyre manufacturer Ceat, has agreed to acquire the Camso brand’s off-highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin, in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million (c. €212m).

Michelin has developed an exclusive K1 Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyre for the new Ferrari F80 supercar.

Michelin has been selected by Peugeot to exclusively equip the new 3008 and E-3008 sold in Europe.

Michelin, Enviro and Antin have begun construction of a first end-of-life tyre (ELT) recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden, as part of a new joint venture.

Michelin Connected Fleet has signed a four-year partnership with Scottish Water to help boost the performance of the utility’s 2,000-strong mixed fleet and accelerate the firm’s move to electric vehicles and zero-emission alternatives.

Yorkshire-based T Grange & Son has recorded extraordinary longevity from the Michelin XMCL tyres working on its Claas Scorpion telehandler.

Michelin is to cease production at its Karlsruhe and Trier sites in Germany, as well as its new tyre and semi-finished products manufacturing plant in Homburg.