Gordon County, Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp announced that Stow Group, a world leader in industrial storage and warehouse automation, will build a big new factory in Gordon County. This will create 200 jobs and bring in $36 million in investment.
The company, which is based in Belgium, makes industrial racking systems and custom storage solutions for a wide range of industries, from logistics to life sciences. Its entrance into Georgia is a big step forward for its North American operations and shows how important the state is becoming in innovative manufacturing.
“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,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “We look forward to this great job creator’s impact on the community and critical industries throughout Georgia.”
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The Gordon County factory is both a big step forward and a smart move for Stow. CEO Jos De Vuyst explained that the new site will help the company serve U.S. customers faster and improve its support network.
“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,” he said.
“I am very excited to ramp up a highly automated production plant with the latest technologies in rack manufacturing,” said Michael Morgenroth, Plant Manager at stow U.S. “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 facility will operate out of a 240,000-square-foot building along Highway 41 near Adairsville, with operations expected to begin in 2026. Jobs will include roles in profiling, welding, powder coating, automation, logistics, and management.
Local leaders welcomed the news, emphasizing the value of innovation and advanced technologies coming into the county.
“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,” said Gordon County Administrator Jim Ledbetter. “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.”
The Georgia Department of Economic Development partnered with Georgia Power, the Gordon County Chamber, the Development Authority of Gordon County, and Georgia Quick Start to get the project. Commissioner Pat Wilson talked about the region’s strategic edge. Wilson noted that Northwest Georgia’s history of industry and strategic location make it a good place for a solutions provider like stow Group. He pointed to the area’s inland port, roadways, and rail network that connect the Southeast to worldwide markets.
With its first production site in Georgia, Stow adds to its global network of 10 production plants and 20 sales offices in more than 60 countries. This solidifies its position as a significant leader in storage and automation solutions.
