Business
French tire giant Michelin Group has agreed to acquire Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, Michelin announced today.
Sept. 22, 1989
Michelin Group said Friday that it agreed to buy Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. for $1.5 billion, including the assumption of $810 million in debt.
Sept. 23, 1989
Autos
French tire maker Michelin said Sunday that it will host a major showcase of automotive environmental technologies in Los Angeles this year as it moves its Michelin Challenge Bibendum to the U.S.
Jan. 8, 2001
Michelin North America Inc. became the latest tire maker to tighten its belt, saying it will cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its total, because of weak demand.
Sept. 11, 2001
Uniroyal Accused of Fraud: A union representing workers at a tire plant set to close later this year accused Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. of fraud in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed in Wisconsin.
Jan. 6, 1992
What does it mean that Michelin Group of France is buying Uniroyal Goodrich and becoming the largest tire company in the world and a stronger force in the U.S. market?
Hot Property
At Michelin-Starred Addison, Southern California Design and Development Experts Meet for a Memorable Experience
Dec. 4, 2023
Groups Endorse Fuel Economy Grades on Tires: A diverse group of environmental and consumer organizations is endorsing a proposed government rule, to be reviewed at a public hearing today, that would provide fuel economy grades on tire labels, Michelin Tire Corp. said Thursday.
July 28, 1995
Olympics
The clean-car movement’s version of the Olympic Games comes to the United States this week to raise public awareness about alternative fuels and power plants in personal transportation.
Oct. 24, 2001
Food
Patina, Patina Restaurant Group’s flagship restaurant in the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles, has announced both a new chef and a new menu format.
Jan. 21, 2015