Ever wonder what links your TV remote to a MICHELIN tire ?
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The answer is Zinc. ⚡
At Michelin, we use zinc oxide as a high-tech "activator." It’s the essential ingredient that cures the rubber, turning it from a raw material into a rugged, high-performance composite that can carry massive loads across the globe. 🚛
But Zinc is also a powerhouse of stored energy.
When it isn't helping your tires grip the road, it’s:
Powering alkaline batteries 🔋
Galvanizing steel to prevent rust 🛡️
Fortifying breakfast cereals (yes, really!) 🥣
Creating brass for musical instruments 🎺
It’s the quiet element that keeps your gadgets running and your tires rolling. 💥
➽ Who are we?
Michelin, a leading premium brand, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks.
It also offers digital mobility services and publishes travel, hotel and restaurant guides along with maps and itineraries.
➽ On this channel, you will discover insightful tutorials, fascinating explainers, inspiring interviews and exclusive behing the scenes.
➽ Find us also on:
Website : https://www.michelin.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/michelin/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/Michelin
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MichelinFrance/?brand_redir=233766426820527
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/michelin/
Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@themichelinman