Michelin to discuss Dundee plant options with Scottish minister

London – Michelin group executives are meeting Derek Mackay, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for finance, economy and fair work, this week to discuss the future of the tire maker’s Dundee plant, ERJ understands.

The meeting will cover proposals from the Michelin Dundee action group, formed after the French group announced 5 Nov that the 845-employee facility would close by mid-2020.

The action group – comprising government officials, trade unions and business leaders – then expects to hear Michelin’s reaction to its various rescue plans at a scheduled meeting…