Michelin has been voted Tire Manufacturer of the year for the second consecutive year at the 2020 Tire Technology Expo in Hanover, Germany.

"The award recognizes Michelin's progress in terms of performance over the life of its products, and the group's conviction of the need to test tires in used condition; a conviction now shared by the industry and the European legislator who will make these tests compulsory in 2024, the company said in a press release."

Awarded by a panel of industry experts, bringing together professionals from tire manufacturers, car manufacturers, universities and industrial researchers, the Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes the work of Michelin's teams, making it possible to offer ever more accessible, efficient, innovative and sustainable products and services.

Uptis 'Airless' tire

In continuation of the many prestigious prizes awarded in 2019, Uptis, the ‘airless’ tire developed by Michelin, receives the Tire Technology 2020 Innovation Award.

Since the Uptis prototype was revealed in 2019, it has been rewarded once again for its exceptional technological advances. Eliminating any risk of punctures, Uptis offers considerable advantages which will make it possible to offer greater peace of mind to motorists during their car journeys. In addition it will give fleet managers and professionals the opportunity to optimize the productivity of their business, and considerable savings can be made in terms of materials, which will therefore reduce waste for the benefit of sustainable mobility.

Speaking about the awards, Florent Menegaux, CEO of the Michelin Group, said: “It is a great honor for us to receive the Tire Manufacturer of the Year Award for the second year in a row, a first in the history of these awards. Combined with the Innovation Award for Uptis, these two prestigious titles reward the group's strategic directions. This is obviously a source of immense pride for us all at Michelin, but also a clear demonstration of the relevance of the efforts we have made, both in terms of innovation and sustainable mobility.”

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Michelin voted Tire Manufacturer of the year at 2020 Tire Tech Expo