Benzinga | Sep 16, 2021 12:02PM EDT

Electric Last Mile Solutions Opens New Asia Pacific Operations Center

* Commercial electric vehicle company Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:ELMS) has opened its new Asia Pacific Operations Center (APOC) in Shanghai, China.

* The APOC will be a hub for the company's supply chain and logistics management, engineering operations, project management, and quality functions.

* ELMS Chief Operating Officer Jerry Hu will oversee APOC operations.

* "To support our aggressive growth plans, we fully expect APOC to exceed 100 employees by the end of the year," said CEO James Taylor.

* ELMS plans to begin producing its Urban Delivery Class 1 commercial EV at its Mishawaka, Indiana production facility later this month.

* Price Action: ELMS shares are trading lower by 0.78% at $7.68 on the last check Thursday.