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Business Profile: Michelin

Michelin is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells tires for a variety of vehicles. They have a rich history dating back to 1889 and continue to be a leading innovator in the tire industry. Vehicles that Michelin tires are designed for include automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, and airplanes.

Michelin North America is headquartered in the beautiful city of Greenville, South Carolina – one of America’s fastest-growing cities. They started in the city in 1975 before establishing their headquarters 10 years later. The campus at Michelin headquarters has more than 1400 employees from 30 countries, representing the company’s inclusive culture. This allows Michelin to leverage all kinds of talent to achieve its objectives and gain a competitive advantage. And Michelin North America employs more than 22,500 people and operates 34 plants in the U.S. and Canada.

Michelin Americas R&D Corporation is where innovation meets the real-world needs of demanding consumers. Michelin’s North American R&D center, which employs 960 people brings some of the world’s best innovations to market. The team there made the first 80,000-mile passenger tire for vehicles in America. When you’re driving on Michelin tires, you can expect exceptional handling, superior wet traction, and increased mileage without losing comfort. The team at MARC is always striving for ways to improve the Michelin experience.