Michelin announced a\u00a0$300 million investment into its Canadian operations to accelerate sustainable mobility and improve its environmental footprint.<\/p>\n
The investment, part of Michelin\u2019s global growth strategy, will see the installation of new technologies and equipment in Michelin\u2019s three\u00a0Nova Scotia\u00a0production facilities to respond to market evolution. This includes manufacturing tires for the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment; larger rim size tires for passenger and light truck vehicles; as well as improved fuel efficiency for commercial trucks. In addition, the electrification of key parts of the manufacturing process will reduce carbon emissions at the plants.<\/p>\n
\u201cMichelin is committed to developing the mobility of goods and people and doing so in a cleaner and more sustainable way,\u201d said\u00a0Alexis Garcin, president and CEO of\u00a0Michelin North America, Inc. \u201cWith these investments, we will do exactly that: continue to add capacity in the most strategic segments of the tire market to support the transition to electric vehicles and to energy efficient freight transportation, while further reducing the environmental footprint of our products and our plants.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCompanies understand the excellence of\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0workers and auto sector \u2013 and today\u2019s announcement is a testament to that,\u201d said the Rt. Hon.\u00a0Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of\u00a0Canada. \u201cHere in\u00a0Nova Scotia, we are once again seeing that when we invest in our workers, we build communities and an economy that works for everyone, while leaving a stronger, healthier future for our kids.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s announcement is great news for the future of\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0auto sector. We are proud to partner with Michelin on a project that will support\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0advancement in the transportation sector and keep\u00a0Canada\u00a0on the cutting edge of the clean economy,\u201d said the Honourable Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. \u201cWith this investment, we are continuing to build a strong auto sector ecosystem by supporting the development of clean technology in the tire industry, creating well-paying jobs and generating economic benefits for Nova Scotians.\u201d<\/p>\n
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