Hutchinson SA

Hutchinson SA
Industry tire
bicycle tire
motorcycle tire
Founded France 1853
Headquarters Paris
Products Tires for bicycles and motorcycles; and sealing, insulation, fluid transfer systems
Revenue 2 281 M€
Operating income unknown
Net income unknown
Employees 25 448
Website www.hutchinsonworldwide.com

Hutchinson SA is a manufacturer headquartered in Paris, France.

It was founded in 1853 by Hiram Hutchinson and began manufacturing bicycle tires in 1890. Now, in addition to bike tires, it specializes in sealing, insulation, and fluid transfer systems. It has 25 448 employees at 87 sites in 21 countries.[1][2]

Hutchinson introduced tubeless tires for road bicycles in 2006.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Hutchinson Worldwide". http://www.hutchinsonworldwide.com. Retrieved 2011-03-20. 
  2. ^ "Hutchinson Tires". http://www.hutchinsontires.com. Retrieved 2011-03-20. 
  3. ^ Matt Pacocha (Aug 31st 2006). "It’s show time! The doors open at EuroBike". VeloNews. http://velonews.competitor.com/2006/08/eurobike/its-show-time-the-doors-open-at-eurobike-2_10800. Retrieved 2011-03-20. 
  4. ^ Felton, Vernon (2008). "Are Tubeless Tires Worth It?". Bike Magazine. http://www.bikemag.com/features/onlineexclusive/040306_vernon/. Retrieved 2010-06-14. 

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