Michelin announces earthmover plant expansion

Michelin North America (MNA) Inc. is investing $200 million in its Lexington, S.C., earthmover tire factory.

The deal will create 200 new jobs, according to MNA officials.

The French-owned tiremaker's earthmover plant opened in June 1998. An adjacent facility started producing Michelin and BFGoodrich brand farm tires earlier this year.