After evaluating locations across the United States, the Faymonville Group has selected a site in Little Rock, Arkansas for its first U.S. production facility, the Luxembourg-based specialized heavy-duty trailer manufacturer reported.
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-square-feet in Phase 1. In Phase 2, the area will expand to 624,000-square-feet.
Once fully developed, the project will create 500 jobs, according to the company. 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 7th 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. Their vehicles are delivered to 125 countries, generating a revenue of around $500 million in 2023.
With their three vehicle brands, MAX Trailer, Faymonville, and Cometto, the Faymonville Group builds semi-trailers, low-loaders, modular vehicles, and self-propelled trailers that are used to transport anything exceptionally heavy, long, wide, or tall. The brand portfolio includes transport solutions for payloads from 16.5 U.S. tons to 27.5 U.S. tons and beyond.
“We don't just supply special vehicles, we 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, the company noted. 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.
“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,” Managing Director, CEO, and President Alain Faymonville said.
Faymonville was first introduced to Arkansas through a relationship with Hale Trailer, the largest independent trailer dealership in North America with 16 branches, including a branch in North Little Rock.
In June of 2024, Faymonville was hosted by the Little Rock Regional Chamber and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to tour potential locations and meet key business stakeholders. Executive leadership from Faymonville returned to Arkansas in August for further examination of properties before selecting the site in late September.
"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,” summarized Lisa Faymonville, HR Manager for Faymonville Group.