Biswajit SVM Chaser: Michelin Hub at Bus World India - 2015, Mumbai

About Michelin :

Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people and people by manufacturing, distributing marketing tires for every type of vehicle. It also offers innovative business support services, digital mobility services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquatered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, has 112,300 employees and operates 68 production plants in 17 countries. The Group also has a Technology Center, responsible fr reasearch and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia, (www.michelin.com)

Michelin in India :

Michelin came to India almost a decade ago and through a rapidly expanding distribution network, has established itself as a leading international tyre company in the country.

Today, Michelin India offers a range of tyres, which feature the best of Michelin's innovative technology, catering to the rising demands of passenger cars, Truck & Bus, Two Wheelers & Off Road vehicles.

Michelin Tyres are designed, produced and marketed to meet the challenges of mobility in the Indian market. In keeping with its profile as the leading innovator in the tyre industry, Michelin is working to radialize the truck & bus segment in the country.

Distribution Network in India :

In order to ensure that Michelin quality tyres re supported with the highest levels of service, Michelin has innovated in the distribution space, providing consumers with a much better tyre buying experience.

Michelin's customer touch-points spans across India and comprises of :

TYREPLUS : a professional, independent and rapidly growing tyre retailer network offering not only tyres but also other quality products and automotive services at competitive prices, for passenger car consumers.
MICHELIN PRIORITY PARTNERS : multi branded tyre shops that are designed to provide the best in-class buying experience to passenger car consumers
MICHELIN TRUCK SERVICE CENTER (MTSC) : among India's most innovative distribution programs for tyre trucks, MTSC provides world-class services along the highways to meet the service requirements of India's commercial vehicle owners. MTSCs are commited to promoting radial tyre technology usage.
RECAMIC : provides opportunities for all Trucks & Bus customers to extract maximum value from Michelin radial tyres by improving the second and third lives of Michelin casings.

Manufacturing in India :

In 2009, Michelin Group and Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Michelin's tyre manufacturing plant, 50 km north of Chennai at SIPCOT ThervoyKandigai Industrial Park. This 290 acres facility is currently focussed on manufacturing a range of Radial Truck / Bus Tyres.

In Q1, 2014, the manufacturing plant near Chennai started commercial production of MICHELIN radial truck tyres. Over 700 people helped bring the plant on stream, of which 350 Indian employees were trained in 12 countries. 4,500 tonnes of machinery requiring 280,000 meters of cable were installed to operationalize the facility.

Michelin has adopted and implemented the Group's "Green Factory" concept at the Chennai Plant. Through this initiative, over 6000 saplings have been planted at the site. The plant is currently operational.

Info and excerpts : Bus World India 2015 Catalogue

Company Website : www.michelin.in

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