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FLO will shut down Shawinigan plant and lay off over 80 workers
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Quebec-based EV charging station manufacturer FLO has announced it will shut down its Shawinigan plant and lay off more than 80 employees across Canada and the United States—a major blow to the electric mobility sector. This decision, described as “difficult but necessary” by President and CEO Louis Tremblay, is part of the company’s plan to streamline its manufacturing operations in Canada. “We have announced the difficult but necessary decision to part ways with just over 80 employees in Canada and the United States, in addition to rationalizing our manufacturing operations in Canada. This includes the closure of our Shawinigan plant,” Tremblay stated.
Calling it an “extremely trying time” for the company, Tremblay emphasized that his thoughts are first and foremost with the affected employees. He cited “several difficult realities,” particularly those tied to the U.S. market: “Trade tensions, political instability—especially in the United States—and inconsistent policy signals on electrification are making long-term planning extremely complex.”
Despite the plant closure, FLO will maintain its Michigan facility, which opened in 2022, along with offices in Montreal and Vancouver. A small assembly line will remain operational in Shawinigan, confirmed spokesperson Maude Blouin. FLO continues to emphasize its Canadian identity: “Despite these disruptions, FLO remains a proudly Canadian company, with its headquarters in Quebec City,” Tremblay reaffirmed.
Since 2014, FLO—formerly known as AddÉnergie—has received more than $16.5 million in financial support from Quebec’s Ministry of Economy. In 2023, the Canada Infrastructure Bank committed up to $220 million in loans to deploy over 2,000 fast-charging ports across the country by 2027. Last year, the company also raised $136 million through a financing round led by Export Development Canada, with participation from the Caisse de dépôt, the Quebec government, and the Business Development Bank of Canada.
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