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Michelin-Scotland Innovation Parc
One year since Michelin announced the end of tyre production at its Dundee site, the ambition to turn the factory into a world class innovation Parc is now becoming clear. Michelin-Scotland Innovation Parc, a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, will create 850 sustainable jobs on the site in Advanced Manufacturing, Skills and Innovation with a focus on sustainable mobility and low carbon energy. MSIP is a 32 hectare Parc which will be divided into three areas, Advanced Manufacturing in the current production halls, an Innovation campus with a large scale Skills Academy, labs and workshops as well as space for new developments. The Parc will be powered by sustainable and green energy supplies. The Tyre Factory was to be the first carbon neutral tyre plant in the world following a near £90m investment, so the modern infrastructure and buildings are in good condition. The Skills Academy will offer technical skills as well as digital, VR, AI and META skills focussed on the needs of the tenant companies and the wider region. The innovation HUB, labs and workshops will deliver development and prototyping resources and space supported by the
best Universities with real interest from a number of Universities. Our Tenants will also benefit from a mix of grants, loans and incentives as well as competitive rates. Current interest is significant with over 30 companies already interested. Six Priority Projects at the detailed planning phase include companies in Electric Vehicle and battery manufacture, Hydrogen production and other low carbon solutions. With the Scottish Government declaring a Climate Emergency, the MSIP features in the recently published Programme for Government as one of Scotland’s key projects. In parallel, the Michelin team’s priority remains, working hard to make sure ‘everyone finds a solution’ with employability and training support, as well as appropriate financial support. This work is going well and over 350 people have already found a new opportunity. From the devastating news of last November, by working together Michelin,
Team Scotland and the workforce have delivered something powerful and exciting not only for Dundee but the whole of Scotland.
“...the Michelin team’s priority remains, working hard to make sure ‘everyone finds a solution’ with employability and training support, as well as appropriate financial support.” DACC • CONNECTED | WINTER 2019
