|

|

Michelin to close down two French plants by early 2026

|

By Bradley Osborne - 18th November 2024

Michelin plant in Vannes, France

France – Tyre manufacturer Michelin Group of Clermont-Ferrand, France has announced it will shut down two of its domestic plants by early 2026, citing inflation, rising energy prices, and Asian competition as reasons behind the decision.

Two of its French plants – one in Cholet, the other in Vannes – will see a gradual winding down of production before their eventual closure by 2026 at the latest. These sites have faced “severe economic difficulties for several years”, according to Michelin.

Become a subscriber to read article

Start free trial Already a subscriber? Click here to login.

Choose your subscription

Individual

£420 / annum

✓ 1 × users
✓ 3 × devices per user
✓ Unlimited articles
✓ Article Downloads
✓ Premium Content
✓ Enhanced Company Profiles

Select Subscription

Team

£1,650 / annum

✓ 5 × users
✓ 3 × devices per user
✓ Unlimited articles
✓ Article Downloads
✓ Premium Content
✓ Enhanced Company Profiles

Select Subscription

Group

£3,000 / annum

✓ 10 × users
✓ 3 × devices per user
✓ Unlimited articles
✓ Article Downloads
✓ Premium Content
✓ Enhanced Company Profiles

Select Subscription

Enterprise

£8,500 / annum

✓ Unlimited users
✓ 3 × devices per user
✓ Unlimited articles
✓ Article Downloads
✓ Premium Content
✓ Enhanced Company Profiles

Select Subscription

or Start your 30 day free trial today and get almost unrestricted access. Start your free trial

Subscription Features

Unlimited Article Limits

Access to all articles published daily as well as Truck & Bus Builder archives.

Access Article Downloads

Tables, graphs and statistical information as well as government papers.

Premium Content

Including in depth market reports, feature articles and interviews with industry leaders.