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Here you will find a few highlights of our proud 129-year history.
 Dr.
Benjamin Franklin Goodrich establishes the first rubber company west of the Allegheny
Mountains, leading to Akron, Ohio, becoming the Rubber Capital of the World. |
 Goodrich establishes
one of the first research labs in the United States. |
  Goodrich scientist Dr. Waldo Semon plasticizes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) giving birth to the multi-billion-dollar worldwide vinyl industry. |
 Charles Lindbergh electrified the world when he flew nonstop from New York to Paris. His plane was equipped with Goodrich airplane tires. |
 After years of
intensive research, BFGoodrich scientists discover a way to produce synthetic rubber. This
breakthrough helps the United States win World War II, as the nation's supply of natural
rubber was cut off.
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 BFGoodrich revolutionizes the tire industry by inventing the tubeless tire. |
 America's first
astronauts came to BFGoodrich for the suits that would protect them in outer space. |
BFGoodrich exits the tire business. |
  BFGoodrich celebrates its 125th anniversary. Now building on its strengths in aerospace and performance materials, BFGoodrich is a company with a proud heritage and an exciting future. |
 A $1.3 billion merger with Rohr nearly doubles the size of BFG's aerospace segment and makes it a leading producer of aircraft nacelle systems. |
 The BFGoodrich Company's vision. |
| Dunlop Best Sellers |  Performance Radials |
 Passenger Radials |
"Welcome to the Michelin North America, Inc. web site."
Here is a short summary to introduce you to our site :
Innovascope
Do you know about the innovations
made by Michelin? What about concept
tires ? Major studies and
technical information on tires are available here. Test your knowledge, and
install Bibendum on your screen.
Group & Results
Consult our stock prices
in real time.
Discover a brief history of
Michelin and its organization.
We also provide you with financial
information on our company.
If you are beginning a job search, check our career
opportunities, have a look at our recruiting
schedule, or contact
Michelin Recruiting to obtain more information. Also, take a look at our current
openings. You may submit an application or a resume on-line.
Racing
In Racing, follow the
action live from the World
Rally Championship, the Motorcycle
Grands Prix 500, and the superbike
championship or get up-to-date with all the latest International Motorsport
news. Discover keys to the Michelin companies’ commitment and success,
check out the list of achievements of last season and get an overview of more
than 25 years of success in racing.
Passenger car tires
In Passenger car tires,
explore the Michelin product
catalog and use the tire selector
to choose Michelin tires for your vehicle. Use the dealer locator to help you decide where
to buy them. Also, discover the technology behind our Pilot line of high
performance tires with interactive cutaways showing why these tires are engineered to
extremes.
Motorcycle tires
In Motorcycle,
you'll discover why Michelin brand tires have won more than 100 world motorcycling
championships, and how this success influences the design of Michelin street and off-road
tires..
Bicycle tires
In Bicycle, you
may be surprised to learn that mountain bikers and road cyclists alike can also enjoy the
quality and performance of Michelin tires and tubes.
Earthmover tires
In Earthmover,
learn why Michelin technology has made our Earthmover Radials the number one choice of new
equipment manufacturers the world over.
Aviation tires
On Michelin Aircraft Tire
Corporation's home page, browse through MATC's product listings, and discover more
about the tires MATC supplies for the NASA Space Shuttle.
Truck tires
In Truck, use our
interactive Tire
Selector or Dealer
Locator with mapping capabilities. In addition, our Product Guide
provides comprehensive commercial tire information from features to technical data.
News & Press
All press releases are
immediately put on-line. They are instantly available!
In Travel Publications,
you can Customize
your own itineraries for Europe. Check out the free demonstration, and a
new section called “A
walk in the town”. A catalog of all Michelin Travel Publications will be
available soon.
Boutique
To experience the boutique in Paris, France, take a virtual visit or use this map to find out how to
get there.
Bibendum
Discover his history
and events that
marked his birthday in 1998, and for the children... amuse yourselves with
your companion for the road!
The North American International Auto Show, 99NAIAS.
The 1999 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
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