The Faymonville Group has selected a site in Little Rock, Arkansas for its first American 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.
Currently, the Belgian trailer manufacturer’s team in Luxembourg is working on new products that are expected to bring 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.
“We proudly delivered our first vehicle to the U.S. in 2016,” said Faymonville US market representative, Paul Hönen. “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.”
The production site covers almost 40,000 square metres in Phase 1. In Phase 2, the area will expand to almost 60,000 square metres. Faymonville intends to invest more than $100 million. with the project expected to create 389 indirect and induced jobs in Little Rock and surrounding communities, generating a $239 million economic impact.
“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,” said owners, Yves and Alain Faymonville.
The Faymonville Group is a family-owned company now in its 7th generation, with more than 1,400 people working across four locations in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, and Italy. Together, they produce approximately 3,000 units annually under the brands MAX Trailer, Faymonville, and Cometto,
Faymonville was first introduced to Arkansas through a relationship with independent trailer dealership, Hale Trailer.
“Our new location offers exciting career opportunities for driven and passionate specialist in steel construction, surface treatment, final assembly, as well as various office roles – all within a company culture that values pragmatism and straightforward communication,” said Faymonville HR Manager, Lisa Faymonville.
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