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Francois Michelin

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Francois Michelin

Birth
Auvergne, France
Death
29 Apr 2015 (aged 88)
Auvergne, France
Burial
Orcines, Departement du Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France Add to Map
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Industrialist. He was the grandson of Michelin & Cie.’s co-founder, Edouard Michelin, and was head of the French tire maker from 1955 to 2002. By developing the radial tire, he transformed a family and regional company into one of the biggest French groups and one of the best-known worldwide. Under his leadership, Michelin Tire Company expanded its global operations opening numerous factories, especially in the United States. Michelin consistently ranks first or second in worldwide tire production.
Industrialist. He was the grandson of Michelin & Cie.’s co-founder, Edouard Michelin, and was head of the French tire maker from 1955 to 2002. By developing the radial tire, he transformed a family and regional company into one of the biggest French groups and one of the best-known worldwide. Under his leadership, Michelin Tire Company expanded its global operations opening numerous factories, especially in the United States. Michelin consistently ranks first or second in worldwide tire production.


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