Michelin completes the acquisition of Sascar

Michelin has completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Brazil’s leading fleet management and freight security company, Sascar. Sascar already manages 33,000 fleets and 190,000 trucks in Brazil, and the acquisition will enable Michelin to expand its offering in the fleet management business and to speed the growth of its truck tyre business in Brazil, while providing Sascar access to major customers in South America through Michelin’s distribution network.
September 3, 2014 Read time: 1 min

7794 Michelin has completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Brazil’s leading fleet management and freight security company, Sascar.

7793 Sascar already manages 33,000 fleets and 190,000 trucks in Brazil, and the acquisition will enable Michelin to expand its offering in the fleet management business and to speed the growth of its truck tyre business in Brazil, while providing Sascar access to major customers in South America through Michelin’s distribution network.

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