Governor Brian Kemp (2022-2026) | GOVERNOR BRIAN P. KEMP OFFICE of the GOVERNOR
stow Group, a Belgium-based company specializing in industrial storage and automation solutions, plans to invest $36 million in a new manufacturing facility in Gordon County, Georgia. The project is expected to create about 200 jobs when operations begin in 2026.
Governor Brian Kemp commented on the announcement, saying, “Georgia’s reliable infrastructure network and strategic location ensure we remain a gateway to opportunity, and companies like stow Group are a big reason why our robust logistics industry continues to deliver results across the state. We look forward to this great job creator's impact on the community and critical industries throughout Georgia.”
stow Group develops customized warehouse and storage systems for sectors including logistics, food and beverage, and life sciences. The company is expanding its reach into the United States with this new production facility.
Jos De Vuyst, CEO of stow Group, said: “This new production facility in Georgia will further strengthen stow’s presence and support network in North America and bring us closer to existing and new customers. Expanding our production footprint in the United States is a key milestone for stow Group. The new facility in Gordon County will allow us to serve our customers faster, enhance our local partnerships, and continue our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”
Michael Morgenroth, Plant Manager at stow U.S., added: “I am very excited to ramp up a highly automated production plant with the latest technologies in rack manufacturing. Together with the State of Georgia and Gordon County, we are already working on training plans. We believe this will offer great career development opportunities for anyone in the local workforce who is interested in steel manufacturing.”
The company’s operation will occupy 240,000 square feet of an existing building along Highway 41 near Adairsville. Jobs available at the site will include roles related to profiling, stamping, welding, powder coating, automation technology as well as positions in logistics management and administration. More information about employment opportunities can be found at www.stow-group.com/en/careers.
Gordon County Administrator Jim Ledbetter said: “The Development Authority, Gordon County Board of Commissioners, and the local community are pleased to see the innovation and use of advanced manufacturing technologies that stow brings to Gordon County. We hope the Gordon County facility will allow stow to serve their customers faster and lend support to both existing and new customers across North America.”
John Soper from the Georgia Department of Economic Development represented his agency during negotiations for this project alongside other regional partners such as Georgia Quick Start—a workforce training program—and Georgia Power.
Pat Wilson, Commissioner of GDEcD stated: “Northwest Georgia’s manufacturing legacy and strategic location supports opportunities for a solutions provider in the logistics industry like stow Group. With an inland port and a network of rail and highways that extend into neighboring states such as Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, northwest Georgia connects the Southeast to global markets. We are excited to welcome stow Group to our family of international companies with its first Georgia-based production facility.”
stow operates globally with more than 45 years’ experience providing racking systems across over 60 countries through ten plants.
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