Little Rock is preparing to join the “Faymily” in early 2026, when the Faymonville Group completes construction of its first-ever U.S. production facility at the Port of Little Rock.
“We are fully dedicated to this new journey. We look forward to becoming part of this community and making a positive impact,” said Yves and Alain Faymonville, brothers who lead the family business, in a joint statement. “We’re eager to get started and can’t wait to see the ‘made in America’ label on our vehicles soon.”
The company’s announcement came in late October, just months after the Little Rock Regional Chamber and Arkansas Economic Development Commission hosted Faymonville Group leaders for site visits and meetings with local business stakeholders. By September, the company had chosen Little Rock for its first foray stateside.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Faymonville Group to Little Rock and Pulaski County,” said County Judge Barry Hyde. “The establishment of their first U.S. production facility here is a testament to our robust infrastructure and business-friendly environment.”
The Faymonville Group, a seventh-generation family business, is among the top specialty vehicle producers in the world, manufacturing approximately 3,000 semitrailers, low-loaders, modular vehicles and self-propelled trailers annually.
The company’s facility at the Port of Little Rock will eventually expand across 624,000 square feet, where the business will have access to major interstates, railroads, navigable waterways and a national airport. First, individual vehicle components will be manufactured at the facility, and after Phase II construction, full in-house vehicle production will begin.
“We are excited that the Faymonville Group recognized our state’s industrial success and future potential when selecting the Port of Little Rock to be its first U.S. production site,” said U.S. Sen. John Boozman. “This major investment will create hundreds of new jobs for Arkansans and represents the confidence it has in our workforce and business climate.”
Construction of the Faymonville factory is expected to have an economic impact of $239 million, and the production facility itself will create 500 jobs once fully up-and-running.
“Our low taxes and strong workforce sold Faymonville on Little Rock for their first U.S. facility. 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,” said Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Faymonville Group’s local production facility will cost $100 million to build. The company’s other production facilities are state-of-the-art factories, and Faymonville is known for investing in new machinery and process improvements, having spent more than $126 million on such upgrades between 2017 and 2023.
“Faymonville selecting Little Rock validates the community’s vision to expand the Port of Little Rock so we can attract industry-leading companies and significant investment opportunities,” said Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber. “(This) announcement means 500 people, and their families, will have the opportunity to have a better life in Little Rock.”
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