Romeoville, Illinois, USA, 18th March 2025 – stow Group, a leading industrial storage and automation solution company proudly announces the upcoming opening of a new production facility in the United States. This strategic expansion reflects stow Group’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for cutting-edge warehouse solutions in the rapidly evolving North American material handling market.
On the back of a successful commercial ramp-up for stow and Movu Robotics in North America over recent years and in light of continued strong demand for stow and Movu’s warehouse solutions, the new US-based production facility allows stow to create a structural footprint in North America close to its fast-growing customer base.
Meeting growing market needs
The North American warehouse solutions industry is poised for further growth, driven by the acceleration of e-commerce, continuously changing supply chain trends, and the increasing need for high-density and automated storage solutions. By establishing a local production footprint, stow Group establishes a long term commitment to its North American customer base, offering locally produced, innovative warehouse solutions while ensuring high quality service levels and optimized logistics.
Jos De Vuyst, CEO of stow Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this investment: “This new production facility will complement stow and Movu Robotics’ U.S. headquarters in Romeoville, Illinois, near Chicago, further strengthening the company’s presence and support network in North America and bringing us closer to our customer.” He adds: “Expanding our production footprint in the United States is a key milestone for stow Group. This new facility will allow us to serve our customers faster, enhance our local partnerships, and continue our commitment to innovation and sustainability. The new factory is expected to begin operations in 2026 and will support both existing and new customers across North America.”
About stow Group
Headquartered in Belgium and employing more than 2,000 people worldwide, stow Group is a globally recognized leader in warehouse storage and automation solutions. In 2024, the Group generated sales of almost USD 1 billion with 10 production sites worldwide. The company delivers future-proof racking systems, semi-automated storage solutions, and cutting-edge robotics to optimize warehouse operations across various industries with its both brands stow and Movu Robotics.
For more information:
stow International NV
Jos De Vuyst, CEO
M: jos.devuyst@stow-group.com
Thomas Meyer-Jander, CMO
T: +32 56 48 11 11
M: thomas.meyer-jander@stow-group.com