Troy, Michigan - 05/16/2023
Driving Innovation: Jose L. Flores Unveils Ancor Automotive's Game-Changing Software Hub in Troy
In a resounding testament to pioneering leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation, Jose L. Flores, CEO of Ancor Automotive, orchestrated the grand unveiling of the Ancor Automotive Software Innovation Hub, situated within the bustling precincts of our global headquarters at 2360 Bellingham Drive in Troy, Michigan.
The inauguration event, graced by eminent personalities including Roberto Nicolas from the Mexican Consulate, Troy Mayor Ethan Baker, Kathryn Snorrason the Interim Chief of Mobility and an ensemble of executives from the technology and automotive industry, marked a pivotal moment in redefining the future of the automotive landscape.
Flores welcomed Troy Mayor Ethan Baker, who provided welcoming remarks and officially kicked off the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 11. Mayor Baker said he was extremely proud to celebrate the Innovation Hub as part of the greater Troy community. “We know this Innovation Hub will help set Ancor Automotive a part, which in turn will help set us a part in Metro Detroit,” Baker said.
One of the highlights of the grand opening celebration was a Michigan innovation panel taking place following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Moderated by Ron Stefanski, host of DisruptED, the panel featured Senior Director of MICHauto Drew Coleman, Interim Chief Mobility Officer of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility Kathryn Snorrason and CEO of GS3 Lisa Lunsford.
“The Ancor Software Innovation Hub is an example of how Michigan is leading in the battery and manufacturing space with the number of deals that are coming to Michigan, the number of jobs and investment,” Snorrason said. “We want companies to come to Michigan for their first step in innovation.”
“As a long-established traditional company and with several external factors like the fast pace digitalization and the race to e-mobility we must adapt and stay ahead of this change as a leader in the industry,”
- Jose L. Flores
The Ancor Automotive Innovation Hub, a brainchild of Flores' visionary approach, promises groundbreaking software solutions tailored to revolutionize logistics, mobility, and tracking for automotive companies across North America. Key products like the Battery Passport and the Monroney Editor, conceived under Flores' strategic vision, exemplify Ancor's commitment to redefining industry standards.
Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHAuto, applauded Jose L. Flores and his team for steering the automotive industry toward modernization, positioning Ancor Automotive as a frontrunner in this transformative epoch.
This inauguration event wasn’t just about the launch of a hub; it was a testament to Jose L. Flores' ingenuity and strategic foresight, propelling Ancor Automotive toward a future where innovation reigns supreme.
“Ancor Automotive’s Innovation Hub is important for the region, and Mr. Flores and his team are paving the way for modernizing the automotive industry,”
