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Michelin completes the acquisition of Cooley Group and creates a global leader in industrial coated fabrics
Clermont-Ferrand, January 22nd, 2026 COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN Michelin completes the acquisition of Cooley Group and creates a global leader in industrial coated fabrics Michelin completed the acquisition of Cooley Group, under the terms announced on January 2, 2026, and after obtaining all the necessary approvals for the transaction. Good strategic fit as both companies share the same commitment to innovation and high-quality products, while operating in complementary geog
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