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Continental’s Sarreguemines, France tyre plant gains ISCC PLUS

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The Continental tyre factory in Sarreguemines, France, recently received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognized standard certifies that Continental meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of renewable and recycled raw materials. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials from renewable and recycled sources. And that is said to be a further step on the way to Continental’s goal of more than 40 per cent renewable and recycled materials in its tyre products by 2030.

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Michelin investing 60 million euros in France composite plant

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Michelin reports that it is waking the 5-HMF giant via its investment in a world-first demonstrator unit producing the molecule. For those without a background in chemistry, 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) is a bio-based, non-toxic molecule with a very low carbon footprint that is derived from fructose and advanced fructose. Applications include brake pads, other automotive parts and fuels as well as numerous demanding non-automotive applications such as aeronautics, construction, space and defence.

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Additional indictment for Goodyear

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A court in Besançon, France has indicted a further Goodyear subsidiary during proceedings related to crashes in which defective truck tyres allegedly played a role. Following on from the indictment against manufacturing subsidiary Goodyear Operations issued on Tuesday, yesterday the court indicted local distributor Goodyear France.

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Goodyear confirms French court charges

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A concise statement issued by Goodyear confirms that its Luxembourg-based Goodyear manufacturing subsidiary Goodyear Operations has been charged as part of an investigation into fatal truck crashes that allegedly involved defective tyres. As reported yesterday, a French court has summoned two Goodyear subsidiaries to proceedings taking place this week.

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Goodyear facing possible charges for fatal truck crashes

The legal representatives of two The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company entities have been summoned to appear in a French court today and face possible charges over fatal truck crashes linked to defective tyres. Luxembourg-based manufacturing operation SAS Goodyear Operations and French distributor SAS Goodyear France are represented in the court in Besançon, France.

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Increased capacity for Goodyear Farm Tires’ European warehouse

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Goodyear Farm Tires has almost doubled the warehousing space at one of its key European sites, adding more than 1,500 square feet / 140m₂ to the capacity of its Titan France headquarters in Flers, Normandy. The off-highway tyre specialist anticipates that a greater capacity will reduce both transit times to major European cities and delivery lead times to farmers.

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Liqui Moly unifies French subsidiary, importer

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LM France SAS, the French subsidiary of lubricant specialist Liqui Moly, acquired former importer Liqui Moly France SAS on 1 April. The engine oils, additives and car care manufacturer is reorganising its approach to the French market to operate under the Liqui Moly brand name, as LM France managing director André Winterhoff explains.

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Michelin partners for green hydrogen

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On 14 March, Michelin launched a new partnership with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and three tertiary institutes. Over a period of four years, the partners will strive to develop sustainable hydrogen production technology using water. This joint laboratory between the tyre maker and the CNRS, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble INP – UGA and Savoie Mont Blanc University is the third LabCom pooling Michelin and CNRS expertise and deploying green hydrogen production technologies.

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First commercial contract for Michelin’s WISAMO wingsail

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It’s likely a coincidence, but the sail surface area of Michelin’s Wing Sail Mobility, or WISAMO system bears at least a passing resemblance to the company’s iconic mascot, Bibendum. Michelin first unveiled the inflatable, white wingsail in 2021, and after several years of testing now reports a first commercial contract for WISAMO. France’s Directorate general for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) has tasked Michelin with equipping a new patrol vessel with the system.

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Michelin calls for ‘level playing field’, while innovating with product and manufacturing developments

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On 21 January 2025, Michelin managing partner, Florent Menegaux called on the French and European authorities to support tyre manufacturers like Michelin with better energy cost and taxation policy as they face an “invasion” of imports from low-cost production markets in Asia. Here we take a more detailed look at both the challenges Western tyre manufacturers such as Michelin are facing as well as the solutions they are offering.

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Rugby sponsorship – Kumho Tire partners with Stade Toulousain

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Kumho Tire has expanded its sports sponsorship activities in Europe by signing up as a premium sponsor of French rugby club Stade Toulousain. The South Korean tyre maker has committed itself for a three-and-a-half-year period, from the 2024-2025 to the 2027-2028 seasons. Under the sponsorship deal, player kits will feature the Kumho logo, and it will also appear on LED screen boards during matches at home stadium Stade Ernest-Wallon, on the team’s website as well as social media channels. Additionally, Kumho will work with Stade Toulousain to organise joint events and conduct promotional activities.

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France plant closures – Michelin provides negotiations update

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Michelin has shared information about its negotiations with unions on 3 and 4 December regarding the planned closure of two factories in France. These negotiations aimed to outline a structured approach to supporting employees affected by forthcoming organisational changes.

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Michelin, unions negotiate framework for France plant closures

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On 3 and 4 December, Michelin management met with representatives from the unions CFDT (French Democratic Confederation of Labour), CFE-CGC (CEC European Managers), FO (Workers’ Force), and SUD (Solidarity Union) – collectively known as the ‘Intersyndicale’ – to negotiate the procedural framework for the proposed closure of its Vannes and Cholet tyre plants in France. As the CFDT reports, these discussions culminated in a draft agreement outlining key points for structuring the negotiations. This agreement, adds the union, should also ensure “employee support” throughout the process.

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Vredestein sponsors AS Monaco

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Apollo Tyres Ltd has signed a one-season shirt-sleeve sponsorship deal with AS Monaco, to enhance the visibility of its Vredestein Tyres brand. The collaboration is designed to drive awareness of Vredestein’s products “among a broad audience in France and internationally, leveraging Ligue 1’s status as the fifth most-watched football league globally”. The new sleeve branding will debut at AS Monaco’s home league match against Brest on 22 November.

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Michelin closing another 2 plants in Europe

More bad news for European tyre making has arrived in the form of Michelin’s decision to close its Cholet and Vannes plants in France by early 2026 at the latest. The company announced this planned measure to the two facilities’ 1,254 employees this morning. When added to the approximately 1,500 employees at three locations in Germany, where operations will cease by the end of 2025, Michelin has announced some 2,750 job cuts within Europe in the past year.

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