Article: Michelin North America to Reduce Annual Costs by $200 Million To Increase Competitiveness.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ --

Faced with a downturn in tire markets and the need to increase its long-term competitiveness, Michelin North America, Inc. today announced a plan to reduce some $200 million in annual operating costs. Implementation of the plan begins immediately.

"We need to position ourselves for the future and cannot wait for the markets to improve," said Jim Micali, chairman and president of Michelin North America. "We must get leaner and increase the focus on our core business so when the ...

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