In 2021 Michelin Tires celebrated 40 years of manufacturing in Lexington, producing more than 240 million tires. Today they continue providing the Midlands with excellent products, along with a commitment to community service, through their two facilities in Lexington.
Plant Manager Chris Goumas is the site manager of Lexington’s Michelin passenger car tire facility. “I oversee the facility that manufactures passenger car tires, like what you would drive on daily on your vehicle. We have another facility at the site that manufactures mining tires,” Goumas said.
When it comes to Michelin’s involvement in the community, they prioritize service. “Michelin believes in giving back in the form of donating or volunteering,” Goumas said.
Education is also a priority for the company. “Michelin is committed to supporting local education. In recent years, Michelin has supported the Lexington County District One Educational District through donations to robotics and Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards,” Goumas shared.
It was announced in April that over the next three years, Michelin will donate $10,000 annually to the Lexington County District One Educational District, for a total of $30,000. “The contribution will help support education, specifically in the area of computer science for middle and high school students,” Goumas explained.
Michelin’s contributions will primarily be directed toward thedistrict’s middle and high school VEX robotics teams, of which there are currently nine. “The VEX robotics program builds students’ STEM skills through designing robots that can compete at local and state level competitions,” Goumas said.
In addition to their community involvement, Michelin’s Lexington facility places priority on hiring local employees and employs more than 1,000 individuals.
“As a company, we believe we need to remain actively involved in where we live. For this reason, we believe in hiring from our local area. Our employees know and love the communities and easily integrate into our culture that continues to support each other,” Goumas said.