Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions, commonly known as Michelin, is a France-based manufacturer of tires and mobility-related products and services. The company produces tires for passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, aircraft, agricultural equipment, earthmovers, mining vehicles and other specialized applications. Its offerings also include connected fleet-management solutions, tire-related services and other technologies designed to improve vehicle safety, efficiency and performance.
Founded in 1889 by brothers Édouard and André Michelin, the company has developed from a tire manufacturer into a broader mobility and travel-services business. Michelin is also known for its road maps, travel guides and the Michelin Guide, which rates restaurants and hotels in destinations around the world. These publishing and digital activities complement its core focus on transportation, travel and mobility.
Michelin serves customers internationally through manufacturing, distribution and commercial operations across Europe, North America, Asia and other global markets. The company supplies original-equipment manufacturers as well as replacement-tire customers, professional fleets and industrial operators. Michelin is led by Florent Menegaux, who serves as managing general partner and chief executive officer.
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