South Carolina: Dana LeBlanc

Michelin North America Canada Inc. Dept: Dana LeBlanc said the French tire maker s expansion plans were in the works long before debate on first-contract arbitration gripped the province, according to The Chronicle Herald. South Carolina has shown that it is pro-business, LeBlanc said. They made a good bid and it is fantastic news for them. Nova Scotia s new labour legislation was not a factor in Michelin s decision to expand operations in South Carolina instead of here, says the president of Michelin North America Canada Inc. Michelin announced plans Tuesday to hire 500 workers, build a new plant and expand an existing plant in South Carolina as it ramps up production of giant tires used in heavy construction and mining. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.