MICHELIN A better way forward. April 2014

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1 MICHELIN A better way forward April 2014

2 Our mission Since 1889, Michelin has constantly innovated to enhance the mobility of goods and people by constantly enhancing freedom of movement, safety, efficiency and driving pleasure. Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 6

3 Michelin Products and Services Tires for cars, vans, trucks, farm machinery, earthmovers, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, aircraft, subway trains and tramways, with innovative solutions tailored to widely varying expectations and conditions of use. 171 million tires produced in Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 3

4 Michelin Products and Services Services Dealerships and Service Centers Truck Service Center Truck driver assistance services Fleet tire advice, maintenance and management Michelin Travel Partner: MICHELIN maps and guides and ViaMichelin mobility assistance services. More than 13 million maps and guides published in billion itineraries calculated by ViaMichelin. Michelin Lifestyle products developed in partnership with licensees: car and bike accessories, work, sport and leisure gear, and collectibles. Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 4

5 Challenges: The Future Shape of Mobility Safer mobility Every year, 1.2 million people are killed and 50 million are injured in traffic accidents Cleaner mobility Road transport accounts for 18% of all fossil-based CO2 emissions caused by human activity, with tires representing 4% from the fuel burned to overcome their rolling resistance More fuel-efficient, cost-effective mobility More than 60% of the world s oil output is used in transportation Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 5

6 MICHELIN ESTABLISHED CLOSE TO ITS CUSTOMERS Western Europe 32 plants Headquarters Ladoux Research Center Almeria Research Center employees Eastern Europe 8 plants 67 production facilities in 17 countries North America 17 plants NA Headquarters NA Research Center Asia (without India) 7 plants Ota Research Center South America 2 plants Africa, India and the Middle East 1 plant Source: Annual and sustainable development report Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 6

7 The Hidden Side of the Tire Tread band and tread pattern Crown structure: Separating rubber Nylon belt plies Steel belt plies Casing ply Reinforcement Sidewall Casing ply turn-up Bead wire Heel-shaped anchorage to the rim Inner liner Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 7

8 Raw materials used in tires l Elastomers l Fillers l Vulcanizing agents l Protection Agents l Processing Aids l Metal l Textile Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 8

9 Customers Expectations Dry and wet grip Comfort Endurance Tread life Fuel Efficiency Handling Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 9

10 Materials & Semi-finished products Modeling Concept, Design The Researcher Tests & Measurements Manufacturing Process Tire/Vehicle Interaction Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 10

11 Topics of Interest to Michelin General Topics Ø Materials that could be used inside tires which could bring improved performances. Ø Basic understanding of mechanisms for key tire performances Ø Innovative simulation tools (massive parallel computing, multi-scale modeling, molecular dynamics) that could help simulate our complex problems Ø Manufacturing processes to improve efficiency or enhance performance Some specific topics could be: Ø Low Mass Materials for Reinforcement & Filler Applications Ø High Strength to Mass Fiber/metal Reinforcements Ø Nondestructive testing of composites, rubber articles Ø Recycling or De-vulcanization of rubber Ø Friction of Rubber/Tribology Ø Barrier Films or Materials with Applications in Barrier Films Ø Materials from Biomass Polymers, Fillers Distribution prohibited without written permission from Michelin 11

12 Don Lorey