Archive for February, 2007

Michelin shrugs off world championship supplier loss - Guardian Unlimited

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

EurosportMichelin shrugs off world championship supplier lossGuardian Unlimited, UK - 30 minutes agoThe Clermont Ferrand-based group also lost its role in Formula One last year after Bridgestone <5108.T> was selected as sole supplier. …Michelin resume row with governing body Home of SportPirelli WRC tire suppliers TVNZall 10 news articlesRead full story

Wales skipper gets French backing - Welsh Rugby Union

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Wales skipper gets French backingWelsh Rugby Union, UK - 11 hours ago"I think Stephen Jones is a fantastic player and he made a huge impact when he was with us at Clermont Ferrand. he left something stong and consistent …Read full story

Meccano Man’s legend rides on - York Press

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Meccano Man’s legend rides onYork Press, UK - 4 hours agoThe riders will ride around many of the circuits the racing legend competed on, including Clermont Ferrand, Dijon-Prenais and Spa Francochamps. …Read full story

Mini banquet - Al-Ahram Weekly

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Mini banquetAl-Ahram Weekly, Egypt - 3 hours ago… Ragilha, was shown earlier this year at Clermont Ferrand Film Festival, the most important event of its kind, which takes place in France every year. …Read full story

First North American Presentation At Montreal Museum - HULIQ

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

First North American Presentation At Montreal MuseumHULIQ, NC - 10 hours agoThe curatorial committee is headed by Jean-Paul Bouillon, professor at the Université Blaise-Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand, a member of the Institut …Read full story

Taillevent Loses Third Michelin Star After 34 Years (Update1) - Bloomberg

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Taillevent Loses Third Michelin Star After 34 Years (Update1)Bloomberg - 9 hours agoThe guides and maps division represents about 1 percent of revenue at Clermont Ferrand, France-based Michelin, the world's biggest tiremaker. …Read full story

Taillevent Loses 34-Year Grip on Michelin Three-Star Grade - Bloomberg

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Taillevent Loses 34-Year Grip on Michelin Three-Star GradeBloomberg - 2 hours agoThe guides and maps division represents about 1 percent of revenue at Clermont Ferrand, France-based Michelin, the world's biggest tiremaker. …Read full story

Wikimedia Foundation denies financial difficulties - Middle East Times

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Wikimedia Foundation denies financial difficultiesMiddle East Times, Egypt - 4 hours agoCLERMONT-FERRAND, France — The president of the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs the free Internet encyclopedia Wikipedia, Tuesday denied rumors …Read full story

Bridgestone's 2007 Net to Rise 5.8% on Sales Demand (Update3) - Bloomberg

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Bridgestone's 2007 Net to Rise 5.8% on Sales Demand (Update3)Bloomberg - 1 hour agoNet income in 2006 fell 36 percent to 572 million euros ($754 million) as rubber and oil costs increased, the Clermont Ferrand, France- based company said …Read full story

Rollier proposes Michelin add 2 managing partners - European Rubber Journal (subscription)

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Rollier proposes Michelin add 2 managing partnersEuropean Rubber Journal (subscription), UK - 8 hours agoClermont-Ferrand, France — Michel Rollier, Michelin managing general partner, will ask shareholders at the company’s 2007 annual meeting to confirm the …Read full story

Michelin expects to cut $2000 million in costs by 2010 - European Rubber Journal (subscription)

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Michelin expects to cut $2000 million in costs by 2010European Rubber Journal (subscription), UK - 8 hours agoClermont-Ferrand, France — Michelin anticipates cutting $2000 million to $22200 million in costs through fiscal 2010 to reach its goal of exceeding a …Read full story

France axe Sharks duo for Wales - InTheNews.co.uk

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

InTheNews.co.ukFrance axe Sharks duo for WalesInTheNews.co.uk, UK - 4 hours ago… Nations matches for France, was injured in Sale's 26-18 defeat to Wasps on Sunday and his place is taken by Clermont-Ferrand back row Elvis Vermuelen. …Read full story