An introduction to the Michelin Group

Introduction

The Michelin Group is active on six of the seven continents and in more than 170 countries, from China to Brazil and from The United States of America to Germany and Russia. Michelin manufactures and sells tyres for all kinds of vehicles, we are a cartographer and publisher of maps and guides including the world famous Michelin Guide to restuarants and hotels as well as operating a number of digital services through our ViaMichelin division. We license our brand name to high quality, innovative manufacturers of consumer products through our Michelin Lifestyle business. We support hauliers, fleets and bus and coach companies throughout the UK & Ireland with our Michelin Fleet Solutions division helping our customers to maximise the life and efficiency of their tyres.

Humble origins

Michelin can trace its origins back to 1889 when two brothers, André and Edouard Michelin, embarked one of the great human and industrial adventures of our times: one that shaped and continues to drive progress in modern means of transport through constant innovation.

Michelin in the UK

In the UK, the Michelin Tyre Company Ltd was incorporated on 11 May 1905 and is now, more than one hundred years later involved in many activities not just tyre making, from tyre industry training to economic development.

We have an extensive sales force supporting the thousands of tyre distributors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland from car tyre to truck, agricultural as well as specialist industrial and earthmover, this is backed by a comprehensive sales and technical support.

The driver's friend

Our world famous mascot 'The Michelin man' has been the drivers companion for over a hundred years providing help and advice. In 2006 he spoke for the first time. Considering he's over 100 years old, he's fitter than ever and looking forward to the future.