After evaluating locations across the United States, the Faymonville Group has selected a site in Little Rock, AR, for its first United States production facility. The 54-acre site, located at the Port of Little Rock, provides access to major interstates, Class I railroads, navigable waterways and a national airport.
The production site covers 409,000 sq. ft. in Phase 1. In Phase 2, the area will expand to 624,000 sq. ft. Once fully developed, the project will create 500 jobs. Faymonville intends to invest more than $100 million. Additionally, the project is expected to create 389 indirect and induced jobs in Little Rock and surrounding communities, generating a $239 million economic impact.
The Faymonville Group is a family-owned company now in its seventh generation, where a dedicated team-the "Faymily" of 1,400 people-operates across four locations in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland and Italy. Together, they produce approximately 3,000 units annually. Its vehicles are delivered to 125 countries, generating a revenue of around $500 million in 2023. Offering three vehicle brands, MAX Trailer, Faymonville and Cometto, the Faymonville Group is a worldwide full-range manufacturer of vehicles for heavy load and special transport. The semi-trailers, low-loaders, modular vehicles and self-propelled trailers are used to transport anything exceptionally heavy, long, wide or tall. The brand portfolio includes transport solutions for payloads from 16.5 tons to 27.5 tons and beyond.
The Faymonville Group invests heavily in new machinery and process improvements, with over $126 million invested between 2017 and 2023.
"We don't just supply special vehicles, we also provide comprehensive transport solutions," said Paul Hönen, representative for the U.S. market. "We proudly delivered our first vehicle to the U.S. in 2016. What we particularly value about the U.S. market is its enormous potential, its practical, solution-driven mindset and the much simpler administration compared to Europe."
Currently, a team in Luxembourg is working on new products that will bring significant added value to the U.S. market. In the first phase, individual components will be manufactured in Little Rock, while preparations for in-house production are underway. Additionally, service and spare parts support for Cometto-branded vehicles will be strengthened.
Yves and Alain Faymonville agreed: "By early 2026, the production will be operational, and the vehicles will proudly bear the 'Made in America' label, with the goal of long-term success in the U.S. market."
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