Michelin is a French multinational tire manufacturer founded in 1889 by brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Michelin is the world's largest tire manufacturer and one of the most respected brands in the industry, known for producing high-performance tires for passenger vehicles, trucks, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, and heavy equipment. The company pioneered the radial tire in 1946, a technology that eventually replaced bias-ply tires worldwide and dramatically improved vehicle handling, fuel efficiency, and tire longevity. Michelin's iconic Bibendum mascot, also known as the Michelin Man, introduced in 1898, is one of the oldest and most recognizable trademarks in the world. Beyond tires, Michelin is famous for the Michelin Guide, the world's most prestigious restaurant rating system, originally created in 1900 to encourage automobile travel. The company operates approximately 130 production facilities across 26 countries and employs over 130,000 people. Michelin tires are used in various motorsport categories including Formula 1 (historically), MotoGP, World Endurance Championship, and Formula E. The company leads innovation in sustainable mobility with investments in airless tires, recycled materials, and bio-sourced rubber compounds as part of its commitment to making all tires fully sustainable by 2050.
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