Hutchinson SA

Hutchinson Group
Industry Petroleum industry
Aerospace
Tires
Automotive
Founded France 1853
Headquarters Paris
Products Sealing Systems, Acoustic and Thermal Insulation, Fluid Transfer Systems, Transmission and mobility
Revenue 3.833 M€ (2015)
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Number of employees
>38.000
Website www.hutchinsonworldwide.com
Bicycle with Hutchinson tires

Hutchinson Group is a manufacturer with its headquarters located in Paris, France. It is a subsidiary of Total SA.

In 1853, Hutchinson Group was founded by Hiram Hutchinson though didn't start manufacturing bicycle tires until 1890, having first had eyes on the shoe market under the company Compagnie du Caoutchouc Souple.[1] It has more than 38 000 employees at 96 sites in 23 countries.[2][3] Hutchinson introduced tubeless tires for road bicycles in 2006.[4][5] Hutchinson also offers solutions for the aerospace, space and rail, construction and defense. The main Hutchinson brands in these markets are: LJF, Barry Controls, Paulstra. They also produces tires for two-wheelers.

The four main Hutchinson business lines include: vibration insulation, acoustic and thermal; sealing; transfer fluids; and transmission and mobility.

Hutchinson is a subsidiary of Total.

History

Late 19th century

1900-1920

1930-1960

1970-1980

References

  1. hutchinsonworldwide. "Hutchinson, 160 years of enthusiasm for industry". hutchinsonworldwide.com. Hutchinson. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. "Hutchinson Worldwide". Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  3. "Hutchinson Tires". Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  4. Pacocha, Matt. "It's show time! The doors open at EuroBike". VeloNews. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  5. Felton, Vernon. "Are Tubeless Tires Worth It?". Bike Magazine. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
  6. hutchinsonworldwide. Hutchinson http://www.hutchinsonworldwide.com/group/history. Retrieved 9 February 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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