Michelin Announces $100 Million Investment in Kansas Agriculture Plant

Michelin recently announced its plan to invest more than $100 million into its Junction City, Kansas operations over the next five years to increase production capacity of tracks for agricultural equipment.

The investment, part of Michelin’s global growth strategy, will increase the output of Camso agricultural rubber tracks to better respond to market evolution. This includes both aftermarket and original equipment customers.

Camso, a brand under the Michelin Group, specializes in off-road tires, rubber tracks and systems for material handling, construction, agriculture and powersports industries.

Growing with customers

“As a leader in the beyond road segment, this investment is additional proof of our commitment to partner with our customers,” said Erick Bellefleur, Senior Vice President of the global Beyond Road business line. “With this investment, we’ll not only be able to meet a growing need in the agriculture market, but we will also continue to add to our workforce in Kansas where our teams are eager to meet tomorrow’s challenges and serve our customers who are also our neighbors.”

Kansas is home to 3 Michelin manufacturing plants, specializing in agricultural rubber tracks and wheels designed to meet unique mobility needs of agricultural applications.

EDITOR’S TAKE:

This latest investment by Michelin to better serve agricultural customers is just one more reason we are proud that they are one of our AgPack® partners. It clearly demonstrates the importance they place on serving farmers and ranchers across the U.S. and around the world. Your CAD team hopes you will promote AgPack® to your farm/ranch customers. This announcement by Michelin merely adds one more reason they are one of the top choices for AgPack® redemptions. Use it to your advantage when talking to farmers/ranchers on social media or your radio or TV advertising.