NORWOOD, N.C. (March 17, 2008) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources recently recognized Michelin Tire North America Inc.'s Norwood aircraft tire plant for “environmental stewardship.”
The state department presented the award to the facility for the state's environmental stewardship initiative, which was designed to encourage companies to develop and use pollution prevention programs.
“Respect for the environment is one of Michelin's core values,” said Randy Stroman, Michelin site manager.
Michelin's Norwood plant produces aircraft tires for military, commercial, general aviation, corporate and regional applications and is the exclusive supplier for the U.S. space shuttle program.