Faymonville Group, a transportation company based in Luxembourg, is the latest of eight international
businesses to join the Port of Little Rock.
The company plans to invest more than $100 million in building a 409,000-square-foot manufacturing
facility which will be expanded to 624,000 square feet in its second phase of development. The economic impact to the Little Rock region is predicted to be $239 million.
In the first phase of development, Faymonville Group will begin manufacturing individual components.
Production is expected to be operational in early 2026.
Impact on Employment
“Our new location offers exciting career opportunities for driven and passionate specialists in steel
construction, surface treatment, final assembly, as well as various office roles—all within a company
culture that values pragmatism and straightforward communication.” –Lisa Faymonville, HR Manager for Faymonville Group
The manufacturing facility is expected to create 500 jobs when it is fully operational. The Arkansas
Economic Development Commission expects the project to create an additional 389 indirect and
induced jobs in the Little Rock area.
According to Faymonville, hiring will begin in January of 2026. The positions they will need to fill include
machine operators, mechanics, painters, welders, a production manager, and a human resources
specialist.
About Faymonville Group
“We don’t just supply special vehicles, we provide comprehensive transport solutions.” –Paul Hönen, US
Market Representative for Faymonville Group
Founded in 1843, Faymonville Group is the worldwide leader in manufacturing vehicles designed for
heavy loads and special transport. The company produces semi trailers, low-loaders, modular vehicles,
and self-propelled trailers for oversized payloads (ranging from 16.5 to 27.5 tons).
Faymonville Group, which produces about 3,000 units yearly, currently delivers its products to 125
countries. The company started delivering to the United States in 2016 and looks forward to labeling its
new products with “Made in America.”
In 2023, Faymonville Group had revenues of about $500 million. Across its four locations in Belgium,
Luxembourg, Poland, and Italy, the company currently employs 1,400 people.
Why the Port of Little Rock?
“With access to road, river, rail, and the ability to get things done quickly, our capital city is proving itself
as a manufacturing and logistics hub.” –Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
By selecting the Port of Little Rock as its base of operations in the United States, Faymonville Group
gains seamless access to five major interstates, two Class 1 railroads, navigable waterways serving a
12-state region, a national airport, and Foreign Trade Zone 14.
As the Port of Little Rock continues to expand and innovate, it remains a vital hub for growth and
opportunity. Its ability to attract businesses from around the world strengthens the local economy. The
Port of Little Rock is proud to be in such a strong position to meet the demands of the future.
