stow Group, a 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.
Governor Brian Kemp commented on the announcement, stating, “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.”
Headquartered in Belgium, stow manufactures racking systems for warehouses and develops customized storage solutions. The company serves clients in logistics, food and beverage, life sciences, and other sectors. Its expansion into the United States aims to strengthen its support network for North American customers.
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 planned operations will occupy 240,000 square feet of an existing building along Highway 41 near Adairsville. Production is set to begin in 2026. Job openings will include positions related to profiling, stamping, welding, powder coating, automation, assembly as well as roles in logistics, administration, and management. More information about employment opportunities can be found at www.stow-group.com/en/careers.
Jim Ledbetter from Gordon County noted: “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 represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Global Commerce team during this project alongside partners such as the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce; Development Authority of Gordon County; Georgia Quick Start; and Georgia Power.
Pat Wilson from GDEcD said: “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 worldwide with more than 45 years’ experience across over 60 countries through ten production plants.
