On February 3, 2026, Michelin Group officially announced the acquisition of Flexitallic to strengthen its leadership in the sealing sector. The transaction is expected to close in H1 2026.

Michelin stated: In line with its "Michelin in Motion 2030" strategy, the Group is leveraging its know-how and expertise to expand into new high value-added markets. Flexitallic represents a strong strategic fit, as both parties share the same commitment to innovation and high-quality products while operating worldwide, creating strong synergies for future growth. This acquisition will significantly expand Michelin’s sealing product portfolio and market coverage, accelerating the growth of its polymer composite solutions business.

Based in Houston, Texas, Flexitallic is a global leader in sealing solutions providing high-performance gaskets to critical sectors such as energy and chemical industry, and is renowned for the reliability and exceptional resistance of its products in extreme environments where safety is paramount. Operating across seventeen facilities worldwide, Flexitallic manufactures a comprehensive range of composite gaskets, sheet products, and specialty filler materials.

For Flexitallic, joining the Michelin Group will provide stronger financial backing, global channel resources, and R&D synergies. This will further consolidate its world-leading position in static sealing products and enhance its long-term development potential in key industrial sectors.

Our company(Reison), as Flexitallic’s continuous 19 years authorized allied partner, will also benefit from this integration, further strengthening our service capabilities and competitiveness for the industry.