Cataroux manufactures finished and semi-finished products combining operational excellence and sustainability. Each stage of the manufacturing process is carefully managed by the teams, from material transformation through to strict quality control to ensure that the tires produced are reliable, guarantee top performance and meet the toughest standards.

Michelin Motorsport is the main beneficiary of the expertise of Cataroux Manufacturing which supplies essential products for the most challenging races.

Cataroux's research activities focus on two main areas which are critical for Group innovation. The research carried out into metal reinforcements is intended to design cables and structures which are increasingly lightweight, resistant and sustainable with a view to improving the performance and lifetime of the tires. In parallel, the teams are researching into elastomers, exploring new rubber formulations which are more efficient, use fewer resources and include more renewable or recycled materials.

This two-pronged research effort enables Cataroux Manufacturing to develop cutting-edge solutions to boost the quality of Michelin products while accelerating the shift to more sustainable materials.