France
Ownership: Michelin is a publicly traded French company (Euronext Paris: ML). It remains majority family-influenced, with the Michelin family retaining significant stake. It operates independently — not owned by any automotive or industrial conglomerate.
Known for: World's second-largest tyre maker (behind Bridgestone). Invented the removable pneumatic tyre (1891), the radial tyre (1946), and the run-flat tyre (1996). The Pilot Sport line still sets the benchmark every other premium maker is measured against. Plus the Michelin Guide — quietly the most influential restaurant rating system in the world.
Manufactured in: Headquartered and originally produced in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Today manufactured across 70+ production sites in over 20 countries, including Germany, Spain, Poland, the UK, and facilities across North America and Asia.
