Atlanta, GA – April 8, 2026 – stow, a global leader in industrial storage solutions and the racking division of the stow Group, today announced its participation in MODEX 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center from April 13 to 16, 2026. At Hall B booth B13128, visitors can experience the company’s complete product portfolio, from racking to semi-automated solutions. In conjunction with the exhibition, the company is confirming the upcoming opening of a brand-newstate-of-the-art racking production plant in Georgia, marking a major milestone in its North American expansion strategy.
European quality, locally produced
This strategic move represents stow’s first manufacturing footprint in the United States, supplementing its existing office in Romeoville, Illinois and other manufacturing plants in Europe. The new facility in Gordon County will enable stow to serve the US market with greater speed and flexibility, offering locally manufactured, high-quality racking systems—including both stow punch and roll-formed teardrop—that meet strict domestic standards. This state-of-the-art facility stands as a fully automated factory, one of its kind in the USA, engineered to deliver powerful and reliable storage solutions. By leveraging advanced automation, we guarantee high quality and precision welding across our entire product line.
With a local production, stow also brings its renowned engineering excellence and modernity closer to its American customer base. This localized production capability ensures exceptionally short lead times for the customer, reinforcing our commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
“I am exceptionally proud to build a highly automated production plant equipped with the latest technologies in rack manufacturing,” says Michael Morgenroth, Plant Manager at stow U.S. “This state-of-the-art facility will create approximately 200 new jobs in the region. Together with the State of Georgia and Gordon County, we are actively developing comprehensive training plans. We are confident this will provide outstanding career development opportunities for the local workforce interested in advanced steel manufacturing.”
“stow Group acts as a premium partner for all shelving, racking, semi-automated, and fully automated warehouses with Movu Robotics,” said Jos De Vuyst, CEO of stow Group. “We are continuously expanding, now also with a footprint in the United States in Adairsville, Georgia, where we are building a new 240,000 sq feet racking production site, operational as of April 2026.”
Comprehensive racking & semi-automation portfolio
At MODEX 2026, visitors to booth B13128 can experience the company’s complete product portfolio. stow will present its comprehensive range of racking and semi-automated solutions, highlighting its unique position as a full-service provider for warehouse optimization. The company is exhibiting alongside Movu Robotics, a brand under the stow Group umbrella, to demonstrate the synergy between high-quality static storage and fully automated robotics.
A focal point of the exhibit is the introduction of the stow Atlas® 4.0 to the US market. This next-generation pallet shuttle system is designed for high-density storage and features enhanced operational efficiency, superior serviceability, and advanced connectivity. The launch underscores the company’s commitment to continuous innovation and powerful performance.
Karel Boone, CSO US of stow Group and President stow US, emphasized the company’s enduring legacy and forward-looking approach: “stow has been a trusted, valued partner for nearly 50 years already. We are the largest in Europe, but still innovating every year, either in our products, such as the renewed stow Atlas 4.0, or in technologies that grow further alongside us, like Movu Robotics for warehouse automation.”
By combining a new local manufacturing presence with a proven portfolio of racking and automation, stow is positioned to support US businesses in optimizing their supply chains with reliable, scalable, and powerful storage solutions. From standard pallet racking to sophisticated semi-automated systems, stow provides solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the global supply chain.
About stow Group
stow Group is one of the world leading suppliers of racking and automated storage solutions. The core activity is the development, manufacturing and installation of top-quality systems and solutions for warehouse operations. The company employs more than 2.000 people worldwide. Generating sales over €1 billion per year, stow Group has an extensive manufacturing presence and a global distribution network. stow Group has two independent brands under its roof: stow and Movu Robotics, both headquartered in Belgium. For more information: www.stow-group.com/en/
About stow
stow is a leading international brand under the stow Group umbrella, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and installation of top-quality racking and storage solutions. With over 45 years of experience, stow offers a complete portfolio ranging from conventional racking and shelving to semi-automated systems like the stow Atlas® pallet shuttle. Headquartered in Belgium, the company operates nine production sites across Europe and one in Georgia, USA, ensuring engineering excellence and global delivery capabilities. For more information: www.stow-group.com/en/racking/.
About Movu Robotics
About Movu Robotics
Movu Robotics, a member of stow Group, is a leading international warehouse automation company that excels in providing easier and scalable logistics automation solutions in warehouses around the world. The logistics company employs more than 450 people in Europe and the USA. Movu Robotics offers a complete portfolio of automated technologies for efficient warehouses. All Movu systems are controlled and managed via their own warehouse execution software. For more information: www.movu-robotics.com