Milestones Michelin Facts & Figures

For more than a century, MICHELIN has leveraged its expertise and innovation to enhance the mobility of motorists around the world. Company founded: 1889 Industrial facilities: 67 production sites in 17 countries

Number of employees: 111,200 worldwide Technology Center: More than 6,600 people working in R&D in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Introduction of the Market launch of the ”semelle Michelin” new MICHELIN X® Annual tread with hobnails LINE™ Energy™ R&D budget: Over € 640 million Michelin files its first to improve grip Michelin launches The Michelin radial Michelin long-haul truck tyre, patents for removable and durability Metalic, the first truck tyre wins the Formula 1 revolutionizes truck which saves nearly Annual output: and repairable tyres tire with a steel casing championship with MICHELIN 0.74 liters of fuel 171 million tyres produced, over Durable Technologies every 100 km 13 million maps and guides sold in more than 170 countries, and 1.2 billion itineraries calculated by 1891 1905 1938 1979 2006 2013 ViaMichelin. 2013 net sales: €20.2 billion The MICHELIN X® LINE™ Energy™ Range 1889 1895 1913 1952 1998 2012 An extensive portfolio of brands covering every market segment: Michelin invents The first Michelin MICHELIN, BFGoodrich, KLEBER, UNIROYAL, WARRIOR, Kormoran, RIKEN, An unrivalled triple A rating in , Founding of the removable Challenge Bibendum, TAURUS, TIGAR, Pneu Laurent, Recamic, MICHELIN Remix steel wheel ”Michelin et Cie” the leading international Publication of More than 3,500 proprietary and franchised clean vehicle event a position paper on fuel offering truckers lower costs and Michelin introduces outlets in 29 countries: savings from truck tyres Éclair, the first car Euromaster in Europe and TCi in the United States; TyrePlus in Asia, to be fitted with Michelin invents the Middle East, Russia, Australia and Mexico; Michelin Commercial improved environmental performance pneumatic tyres the radial truck tyre Service Network in the United States; and Michelin Truck Service Center in Asia, the Middle East and Algeria. september 23, 2014 media relations contact: +33 1 45 66 22 22 Keya retenir takeaways their environmentaltheir footprint. nals real-world create solutionsthat businessoperations valueintheir andimprove These fittingsembody Michelin’s commitmenttoofferingtransportation professio- maintaining Michelinperformance inotherareas suchassafetyandmileage. (i.e. before anyregrooving orretreading). Moreover, thesegains are delivered while Thisrepresents anaverage €1,610reduction overtheinitiallifeoftires inthefuelbill in rolling resistance oneveryaxle.Compared withtheMICHELINX Inthisway, truckerscanoptforthemarket’s firstfittingthathasearneda“T also rated “ X MICHELIN also rated “ first drivetire rated “ T Energy™ range hasproven itsabilitytodelivermeaningfulfuelsavingslong-haultruckers. With more than200,000tires newM ICHELIN X®LINE™ soldsinceJanuary2013,the resistance rated AAAinrolling thereby avoidingtheemissionof2.66kgCO rated helptosaveuponeliteroffuelper100km, newmodelswill BBA,these oday, market’s abilitytoawholenewlevelbylaunchingthe Michelinistakingthis ® LINE A A ”. ” inenergy efficiency. Thenewmodelshaveextendedarange whosetrailer tire is TM A ” inrolling resistance underEUlabelingrulesandafront tire Energy 2 overthesamedistance. TM ® LINE™Energy™ tires riple A PEAN CLASS RO IFIC EU AT IO N

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The truck tyre market’s first silica tread compound: replacing carbon black with silica in the tread compound helps to lengthen tyre life and reduce rolling resistance. Market launch A crown band using the even ® TM TM ® TM TM more efficient second-generation ® TM TM The AA MICHELIN X® LINETM Energy™ tractor MICHELIN X LINE Energy MICHELIN X LINE Energy D2 Infinicoil technology, MICHELIN X LINE Energy truck fittings, which are unlike any other Front whose smaller, yet stronger cables reduce moving Trailer commercially available tyres, will go on sale The market’s only drive tyre rated “A” in rolling resistance: masses, thereby improving rolling resistance. to truck manufacturers in 2015 in the following In its new 385/55 R 22.5 size, the MICHELIN X® LINETM EnergyTM These include the new Carbion tread compound that reduces sizes, in addition to the currently marketed ® Front tyre features a new tread pattern that further reduces its rolling resistance and improves mileage, and the longitudinal 315/70 R 22.5 MICHELIN X LINE™ Energy™ An all-new tread pattern: rolling resistance while continuing to deliver excellent grip thanks In addition, the MICHELIN X® LINE™ Energy™ raindrop sipes that sustain grip throughout the life of the tyre. BB front and drive versions: The highly compact crown limits the deformation of the tread blocks as the to its longitudinal raindrop sipes. It also features the EnergyFlex D2 retains all of the innovations of the MICHELIN tire rolls, thereby helping to reduce rolling resistance. The new pattern also ® casing, M+S markings and the antisplash deflector. X LINE™ Energy™ D, including the EnergyFlex ® TM offers excellent grip, thanks to the Tower Pump sipes that improve braking and MICHELIN X LINE Energy™ F: 385/55 R 22.5 casing that limits deformations and reduces rolling traction on wet surfaces by temporarily storing the water in the . MICHELIN X® LINETM Energy™ D2: 315/70 R 22.5 resistance, a self-regenerating tread. In addition, the 3D siping technology with micro-drops of water in the base of the tread pattern makes the blocks more robust and torque-resistant, thereby They will be introduced in the replacement improving mileage. markets at a later date. M+S and 3PMSF markings.

(CE) 661/2009 200,000 Michelin X® LINETM EnergyTM tyres Serving truck operators sold since January 2013 with superior Michelin technology

“In our experience, MICHELIN tyres are second to none. They combine all the features we need as a modern trucking “We have every confidence in MICHELIN ®X LINE™ Much more than just a tyremaker, Michelin has always been a provider of comprehensive mobility support. company, delivering fuel efficiency, high total mileage, safety and ENERGY™ tyres as they deliver average fuel savings ® of 0.5 liters/100 kilometers. This is a really good thing reliability. We are testing MICHELIN X LINE™ ENERGY™ tyres This strategic vision is underpinned by innovation, which at Michelin is focused on offering users solutions that as part of our Energise the Road initiative. The first impressions because fuel represents a significant portion of total costs. are promising. “ Environmentally and economically speaking, Michelin is our create value by delivering more performance. Before undertaking any research and development work, user needs ideal partner.“ must be understood and their usage patterns carefully identified and analyzed. With more than 5,300 people dedi- cated to market intelligence activities, Michelin has developed the widest possible array of customer contact points M.Kirsch, head of and opportunities for interaction. Andreas Baam, owner and head of Baam Transporte + Lagerung E.Wagner&Sohn GmbH, in Karlsruhe, Germany. in Merzig, Germany. Already present on the leading social networks, Michelin regularly enhances its customer intelligence by conduc- ting a variety of studies each year. In 2014, for example, a satisfaction survey received 7,200 responses from 12 European countries. “By using Michelin X® LINE™ ENERGY™ “The new MICHELIN X® LINE™ tyres in the 315/70 R 22.5 size tyres, we are seeing real improvements in fuel Building on all this field intelligence, Michelin research teams leverage their knowledge and expertise to deliver have proven their worth by achieving high total mileage, including efficiency and total mileage. The partnership performance in the areas that are most relevant to users. Michelin’s Research and Development process has a when used by two teams. The tyres have delivered fuel savings of with Michelin matches our company’s budget of more than €640 million and is supported by the commitment of 6,600 people around the world. 0.41 liters/100 kilometers, compared with MICHELIN X® ENERGY™ philosophy. “ They are designing the tyres of today and tomorrow, capable of delivering superior performance without SAVERGREEN tyres. Our trust has paid off 100%.“ any concessions. Volker Rumstich, head of Volker Rumstich Transport GmbH in Parchim, Germany. Carl Danner, head of Danner Logistik GmbH in Ingoldingen, Germany.

Responding to truck operators in the social media space Give feedback and follow us: CONTACT US: read the testimonials at internet With #EnergiseTheRoad, Michelin is reaffirming its close ties to truckers Energy™ range and sharing their experience, feelings and results on social www.youtube.com/michelintrucktyres trucks.michelin.eu in a way that is fun-filled, connected, innovative and interactive, so that the media platforms. Throughout the program, the Energy Drivers will post their LINKEDIN http://energisetheroad.michelin.eu people who know the road better than anyone else can speak their minds. feedback on the trucks.michelin.eu website, detailing the number of kilome- Groupe Optimizing European Road Transport Costs #EnergiseTheRoad Since July 15 and until October 31, 2014, five “Energy Drivers” selected in five ters traveled and the liters of fuel saved compared with their previous fittings. countries have been testing tyres in the Series 80 & 65 MICHELIN X® LINE™ instagram @michelintruck