US Military will ride into battle on American-made tires — and the money will go to France!


Michelin North America has landed a 10-year, $1.7 billion (€1.3 billion) contract with the Defense Department to supply tires from Michelin and other companies to the U.S. military for its ground-wheeled vehicles.


Michelin North America has landed a 10-year, $1.7 billion (€1.3 billion) contract with the Defense Department to supply tires from Michelin and other companies to the U.S. military for its ground-wheeled vehicles, officials said Thursday.

The contract comes several weeks after Michelin won a $700 million (€539 million) contract to supply tires for the military’s aircraft, Michelin spokeswoman Lynn Mann said.

Greenville-based Michelin North America has 22,300 workers and operates 19 plants in 17 locations in North America.

“Michelin is ready to step up as the one-stop source for all military tire needs,” said COO Luc Minguet.

I have to admit my view of globalization becomes more bemused, year by year. When people ask me if I’m a patriot, my answer remains, “I’m embarrassed to admit I’m from Earth”.

Posted: Fri - January 26, 2007 at 08:28 AM