Opening of the Michelin Truck Service Center (MTSC) in Salmaniya
Details of the Opening
The Ibrahim Khalil Kano Company officially inaugurated the Michelin Truck Service Center (MTSC) in the Salmaniya area. This comprehensive center, specializing in truck maintenance, was established in partnership with the Michelin Group to enhance operational efficiency in the rapidly expanding medium and heavy truck sector in Bahrain.
Center Facilities
The center, equipped with the latest technologies and spanning 17,000 square feet, was inaugurated in the presence of senior officials from both Ibrahim Khalil Kano and Michelin. It includes a warehouse for storing large tires according to recommended standards, covering an area of 75,000 square feet, capable of accommodating 100,000 tires.
Official Statements
Comments from Mr. Stefan Munch
The Chief Operating Officer of Ibrahim Khalil Kano, Mr. Stefan Munch, commented on the significance of this center's opening, stating:
"At Ibrahim Khalil Kano, we continually strive to explore new ways to provide our customers with the best services that meet their diverse needs. The Michelin Truck Service Center embodies our close collaboration with our partners to achieve customer satisfaction and address the increasing demands of the growing truck sector. This center serves as a comprehensive hub for truck care services, offering medium and heavy truck owners a unique opportunity to benefit from its global services easily, thanks to its advanced technologies and its convenient location in the heart of Salmaniya."
Services Offered
The Michelin Truck Service Center (MTSC) features seven specialized platforms for vehicle repair, equipped to provide the following services:
- Tire replacement
- Tire balancing
- Tire alignment
- Lubrication and oil change services
- Maintenance for truck and bulldozer tires
The center also includes specialized equipment for solid tire inflation and foam filling, significantly reducing vehicle downtime and minimizing waste from slightly damaged tires.
Comments from Mr. Nasser Shaasha
The Regional Director of Michelin Middle East, Mr. Nasser Shaasha, commented on this occasion, saying:
"We are continuously working to expand in the markets where we operate and provide Michelin tires, one of the world's most renowned brands. We have a long-standing close relationship with Ibrahim Khalil Kano, and we are pleased to collaborate with them again in the opening of the Michelin Truck Service Center (MTSC), which will enable customers in Bahrain to receive the best products and services from our qualified and trained team. We are fully confident that the establishment of this center will set new standards for service centers that will be built in the region in the future."









