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MICHELIN
NORTH
AMERICA
OVERVIEW
AT A GLANCE
Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs,
$10.1
Billion
manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes,
Sales in North
automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy duty trucks and
America in 2014
motorcycles.
• The Michelin brand is the top-selling tire brand worldwide
In addition to tire manufacturing,
• Michelin is recognized as the leading innovator in the tire industry
Michelin publishes travel guides,
SALES & DISTRIBUTION
maps and atlases covering
Canada, Mexico, and the
United States.
• Brands distributed: Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal
22,750
Employees
20
3
Plants
Countries
• Our distribution and service network is composed of 150 Tire Centers (TCi)
and 20 TyrePlus centers based in Mexico
RECENT ACCOLADES
92%
Consumer awareness of the Michelin
brand in 2014 (United States,
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Thomson Reuters “Top 100 Global Innovators”
75 total J.D. Power & Associates Awards
Consumer Reports Recommended Best Buy
Fortune Global 500 Companies
Canada)
Data as of 12/2014 MICHELIN GROUP
Leading the way in responsible, sustainable mobility Since 1889, Michelin has constantly innovated to facilitate the mobility of
people and goods. Today, it is setting new global standards in every tire and
travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive
sustainable and profitable growth.
170
COUNTRIES
Marketing operations
In 170 countries
171 MILLION
tires produced in 67
plants in 17 countries
20.6 BILLION
Net Sales (USD)
2.29 BILLION
112,300
employees
Operating income (USD)
3,500
Dealerships and service
centers in 29 countries
To secure its long-term growth and meet its ambitious financial, environmental and social
responsibility objectives, Michelin is capitalizing on its capacity for innovation, its Performance
and Responsibility approach and its commitment to moving forward with every stakeholder.
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The total value of Michelin brand globally is $ 4.4 billion
Worldwide sales for the Michelin Group were $20.6 billion in 2014
The Group has a Technology Center in charge of research and
development with operations in Europe, North America and Asia
Michelin has been a leading innovator in the tire industry for 125 years.
Data as of 12/2013 6,000
employees in Research,
Development and Process
Engineering in Europe,
North America, South
America and Asia
MICHELIN PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Mobility stakes are enormous. At Michelin, we’re taking action every day and focusing
on the long-term consequences of our decisions. Our sustainable development
approach, which we call Michelin Performance and Responsibility, provides a
framework for this ongoing commitment to effectively carrying out all of our
responsibilities.
AMBITIONS FOR 2020
Product performance
leadership
Leadership in responsible
operations
More performance with less material
Responsible production
Energy efficiency
Responsible logistics
Responsible procurement
Sustainable financial
performance
Commitment to the well-being and
development of our employees
Free Cash Flow
Safety, health and sustainability of work ability
Return on capital employed
Moving forward together with our employees
Developing people and diversity
Live in harmony with our
communities
Advocacy: fostering better life
Through sustainable mobility
Promote the sustainability of our
communities
Advocate global Road Safety
Advocate low-energy, low emission mobility
Encourage employee involvement in
local community actions
Advocate sustainable urban areas
Contribute to the employability of the
local communities
Advocate renewable and recycled solutions for a
circular economy
Data as of 12/2014 MICHELIN’S REACH
Michelin employs over 22,750 people in 20 plants, located across three countries.
Our North American sites produce every type of tire, including tires for earthmovers,
airplanes and vehicles worldwide. Combined with our management, marketing and
research teams, Michelin continues to innovate and produce the highest quality
mobility solutions to move you forward.
FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES
R E T R E A D I N G L O C AT I O N S
Covington, Ga.
150 Employees
Asheboro, N.C.
195 Employees
Tread Production
Est. 2000
Tread Production
Est. 1965
Salisbury, N.C.
30 Employees
Duncan, S.C.
45 Employees
Retread Equipment
Est. 1967
Truck Tire Retreading
Est. 1989
Ardmore, Okla.*
1,975 Employees
Dothan, Ala.*
560 Employees
Duncan, S.C.
1,935 Employees
Ft. Wayne, Ind.*
1,665 Employees
Greenville, S.C.
2,050** Employees
Radial Passenger
& Light Truck
Est.1969
Radial Light Truck
Tire Centers
Est. 1999
Radial Passenger
& Light Truck
Est. 1961
North American HQ
Est. 1979
Greenville, S.C.*
1,070 Employees
Greenville, S.C.
520 Employees
Greenville, S.C.*
Greenville, S.C.
1,030 Employees
Laurens, S.C.
45 Employees
Radial Passenger,
Light Truck, Molds
Est. 1975
Operational
Support
Est. 1975
Radial Passenger
Est. 1996
Americas Research
Company
Est. 1975
Laurens Proving
Ground
Est. 1975
Lexington, S.C.*
1,680 Employees
Lexington, S.C.*
620 Employees
Louisville, Ky.*
370 Employees
Norwood, N.C.*
465 Employees
Piedmont, S.C.*
Radial Passenger
Earthmover
Tweel
Est. 1998
American Synthetic
Rubber Company
Est. 1943
Aircraft
Est. 1981
Est. 1986
Est. 2014
Sandy Springs ,S.C.* Spartanburg, S.C.* Starr, S.C.*
880 Employees
1,120 Employees
230 Employees
Starr, S.C.*
175 Employees
Tuscaloosa, Ala.*
1,280 Employees
Semi-Finished
Products
Est. 1975
Earthmover
Radial Passenger
Light Truck
Est. 1945
South Carolina
1,975
9,420
Oklahoma
North Carolina
1,825
700
* Identifies Michelin North America’s major manufacturing plants
** Includes field sales and support employees assigned to the location
but working remotely
Radial Heavy Truck
Est. 1978
Semi-Finished
Rubber
Est. 2001
Est. 2013
FACILITIES IN CANADA AND MEXICO
U.S. EMPLOYMENT BY STATE
Alabama
Est. 1985
Pictou County, NS
30 Employees
Pictou County, NS* Bridgewater, NS*
850 Employees
1,220 Employees
Waterville, NS
1,340 Employees
Montreal, QC
150** Employees
Canadian
Operations &
Support
Est. 1971
Radial Passenger
Light Truck and
Molds
Est. 1971
Radial Heavy Truck
And Earthmover
Canada Headquarters
Querétaro, C.P.
275 Employees
Querétaro, C.P.*
365 Employees
Mexico
Headquarters
Est. 2005
Radial Passenger
Light Truck
Est. 2002
Data as of 12/2014 Radial Passenger
and Light Truck
and Steel Cord
Est. 1971
Est. 1982
Est. 1947