HUTCHINSON WORLDWIDE®, a subsidiary of group, is one of the world leaders in its field – technical rubber (not including tires).

HUTCHINSON Worldwide® has built up a world-leading position thanks to:
•  innovation and technological excellence
•  its presence in high added value and hi-tech sectors
•  synergy between the group's various activities based on a common savoir-faire: mastering materials (elastomers and composites).

HUTCHINSON Worldwide® is present throughout Europe, North America and South-East Asia for the quasi-totality of its activities.

In 2006, HUTCHINSON Worldwide® employed 26,357 people in 25 countries, 117 industrial and commercial business units.