stow Group, a company specializing in industrial storage and automation solutions, plans to invest $36 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Gordon County, Georgia. The move is expected to create around 200 new jobs in the area.
Governor Brian Kemp said, “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 Group manufactures industrial racking systems and develops customized warehouse and storage solutions for clients in sectors such as logistics, food and beverage, and life sciences. The company is currently expanding its operations into the United States.
Jos De Vuyst, CEO of stow Group, stated, “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 manufacturing operation will occupy 240,000 square feet of an existing building along Highway 41 near Adairsville. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2026. Job openings will include roles related to profiling, stamping, welding, powder coating, automation, assembly as well as positions in logistics, administration, and management. More information about careers at stow can be found at www.stow-group.com/en/careers.
Gordon County Administrator Jim Ledbetter commented on the announcement: “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 (GDEcD) Global Commerce team assisted with this project alongside partners including the Gordon County Chamber, Development Authority of Gordon County, Georgia Quick Start program for workforce training initiatives (https://www.georgiaquickstart.org/), and Georgia Power.
Pat Wilson, GDEcD Commissioner 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 Group operates globally with over 45 years of experience across more than 60 countries through ten production plants and twenty sales offices.
