Michelin promotional water bottle

This Michelin branded merchandise is typical of the corporate promotional items distributed by the French multinational tire manufacturing company. While Michelin is world-renowned for its automotive tires and the prestigious Michelin Guide, it also licenses its brand for various lifestyle products, including kitchenware and outdoor gear.

Historically, Michelin was founded in 1889 by the Michelin brothers in France. Today, the brand remains under the ownership of Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin, headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand. While the brand is unmistakably French, the manufacturing of promotional drinkware like this vacuum-insulated bottle is typically outsourced to specialized manufacturers in China, which dominates the global production of stainless steel lifestyle products.