Bolloré invests $120-million in Boucherville
The French group Bolloré will inject $120-million in the former Avestor plant in Boucherville, which it bought in 2007 and relaunched as Bathium Canada. The plant makes lithium-metal-polymer batteries for electric vehicles.

A $40-million upgrade for Bridgestone
Bridgestone Canada will invest over $40-million to modernize its Joliette facilities and acquire state-of-the-art equipment to boost productivity. The Joliette plant, which manufactures high-end and large-size tires, thus plans to remain competitive and maintain its position as a world-class plant.

Aluminerie Alouette and Bridgestone recognized for excellent management
The Grands Prix québécois de la qualité honoured Aluminerie Alouette on November 12 at a gala that attracted a thousand people to the Palais des congrès de Montréal.