Michelin has a strong history of growth based on providing solutions that deliver value, performance and safety. Here are some of the highlights:

1946	Michelin X-radial tire registered-an entirely new concept
1952	First radial truck tire
1953	First radial industrial tire
1959	First radial earthmover tire for dump trucks
1966	Vitoria, Spain, manufacturing plant opens
1970	First multi-purpose mining tire is introduced-the XRB Montceau-les-Mines, France, manufacturing facility opens
1973	Test center opens in Almeria, Spain
1976	First tread pattern for difficult mine and quarry conditions-the XKD1 LePuy, France, manufacturing plant opens
1980	Michelin Earthmover tire line is now all radial
1982	First radial tire designed specifically for loaders-the XMINE D2
1988	Product line now full-range for specific applications
1992	First 57-inch tire designed specifically for loaders-55/80R57 XMINE D2
1996	Michelin forms division dedicated solely to earthmover tires
1998	Lexington, S.C., USA, manufacturing plant opens Low-pressure technology tires for giant haul trucks introduced MEMS, the first fully functional tire pressure and temperature monitoring system, is introduced New radial tire designed specifically for rigid dump trucks in brutal quarry environments, X-Quarry
1999	New tire for skid-steer loaders introduced-the XZSL
2000	Revolutionary tire for rigid dump trucks is introduced-boosting tire life by 20%--the XDR