FLO holds ribbon cutting ceremony at Michigan facility
by CM Staff
The facility is slated to start production later this year and will continue scaling up its workforce and production.
FLO Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Auburn Hills, Michigan (CNW Group/FLO)
AUBURN HILLS — FLO, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company, cut the ribbon on its first-ever U.S. facility. Located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the facility will help FLO bring more than 250,000 EV chargers to American drivers and create 730 direct, indirect, and induced jobs by 2028, including 133 jobs in 2023. The event was attended by:
- Senator Gary Peters
- Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist
- Representative Brenda Carter
- Mayor Kevin McDaniel
- Delegate Mario Limoges, Québec Government Office in Chicago
- Aaron Wolff, EV Infrastructure Strategy & Development Manager, General Motors
- Louis Tremblay, FLO CEO and Founder.
Once operational, the facility will enable FLO to accelerate execution of its U.S. market strategy, create jobs, and offer a charging solution to EV drivers across the country.
“There is no better location for FLO to plant roots in the U.S. than Michigan – the birthplace of the American auto industry,” said Louis Tremblay, FLO President and CEO. “Our new facility will establish FLO’s American operational foothold, helping us to create jobs, strengthen charging infrastructure, and meet the charging needs of EV drivers nationwide. Michigan has created a clear roadmap for success for EV charging companies like FLO, providing funding and launching initiatives aimed at expanding charging access and accelerating EV adoption. We look forward to building the efficient, reliable, and safe charging network of tomorrow, right here in Michigan.”
The Auburn Hills facility puts FLO at the center of the United States’ electric transition, as American car manufacturers continue to prioritize and ramp up EV production in Detroit. Located miles from the heart of the U.S. auto industry, the facility’s testing lab will position FLO to build chargers designed for compatibility with new EVs coming off nearby production lines.
“The Auburn Hills community welcomes FLO and the hundreds of jobs they’ll generate for our residents,” said Mayor Kevin McDaniel. “Auburn Hills has been on the cutting edge of the automotive industry for decades, and this new facility will help us embrace the transition to electric and the future of the industry.”
The facility is slated to start production later this year and will continue scaling up its workforce and production. An economic report released by BW Research estimates the facility will generate $51.7 million in labor income for Michigan workers that benefit from the construction and operations of the facility. It is projected to generate $134 million in revenue from sales of EV chargers and $76 million in gross state product in the state of Michigan by 2028.
“As the automotive industry continues their work in the electric vehicle space, contributions from companies like FLO will be crucial to the success of EV adoption,” said Rep. Brenda Carter. “Our community is on the front lines of the electric transition, and we are thrilled that FLO chose Auburn Hills as the home of their first U.S. charger facility.”
