Michelin

Michelin is a materials science company founded in 1889 in Clermont-Ferrand, France, by brothers André and Édouard Michelin. Now employing more than 100,000 people and operating in over 170 countries, it has developed from its origins as a tire manufacturer into a supplier of polymer composites and engineered solutions across mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energy and healthcare.

Its activities span several distinct business lines: tires designed for longer life and greater use of sustainable materials; connected and telematics solutions for professional fleets; engineered polymer composite solutions for industrial and medical applications; and the MICHELIN Guide, which covers curated dining and travel experiences. Technical domains include materials science, polymer composites, tire design and manufacturing, connected vehicle and fleet solutions, and sustainable materials.

The company describes its purpose as "offering everyone a better way forward" and lists among its values the respect of people, customers, the environment, facts and shareholders, alongside a stated commitment to sustainability. Its operating footprint covers regulated sectors in numerous jurisdictions, with operations spanning more than 170 countries and a corporate history of over 130 years.