Michelin to name research lab after late CEO

Greenville, South Carolina - Michelin North America Inc. will name a laboratory being built to support its endowed chair at Clemson University after Edouard Michelin, who died a year ago in a boating accident. He was CEO at the time.

The lab, set to be completed this Autumn, will be named the Edouard Michelin Research Laboratory. It will be tied to the Michelin Endowed Chair in Vehicular Electronic Systems Integration at Clemson. The chair was endowed in 2005 and is held by Dr. Todd Hubing, who will direct work at the lab.

“Mr. Michelin strongly believed that education and technology could make the world a better place,” said Jim Micali, chairman and president of Michelin North America. “His vision remains a guiding force at Michelin today and is evident in the innovations and advancements that Michelin products deliver to the driving public every day. It is only natural that we establish this research laboratory in memory of Mr. Michelin to honor his passion for innovation and his commitment to excellence.”

Mr. Michelin was succeeded by Michel Rollier.

From Tire Business (A Crain publication)

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