Development, manufacturing and assembly of racking systems and automated warehouse solutions for industry.
stow International NV
Belgium (Headquarters) · Calhoun, GA, USA · Bratislava, SK · Ovar, PT · Helsingborg, SENew on Amplifa
About stow Group
stow Group, headquartered in Belgium, is an international manufacturer of racking systems and automated warehouse solutions. The group comprises the two brands stow Racking and Movu Robotics, both based in Belgium. Its core business covers the development, manufacturing and installation of steel storage systems for various industries, complemented by services such as inspections, preventive maintenance, retrofit, spare parts supply, commissioning and training. The company employs more than 2,000 people and generates revenue of over €1 billion. With production plants worldwide, sales subsidiaries among others in Slovakia, Portugal and Sweden, and a network of 29 sales offices, stow Group supplies more than 60 countries. In October 2026, the first US production plant in Calhoun, Georgia (240,000 sq ft) was opened as the group's eighth plant.
- Site
- Belgium (Headquarters)
- Processes
- Development, manufacture and assembly of racking systems for warehouse solutions, Maintenance, inspections, preventive maintenance and safety services for storage systems, Retrofit, reconfiguration, spare parts and system upgrades for racking systems, Commissioning and tailored training for warehouse solutions, Spare parts & upgrades (retrofit, reconfiguration), Support & assistance (helpdesk, on-site, remote), Maintenance & safety (inspections, preventive maintenance), Commissioning & training
- Materials
- Steel (for racking systems, not further specified), Steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1977
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Industries
- Warehousing/Logistics, Automation/Robotics
- 01
Design and engineering of racking systems
- 02
Steel processing and manufacturing in own production plants
- 03
Installation and assembly of storage systems at the customer's site
- 04
Commissioning and training
- 05
Maintenance, inspections and retrofit services
Materials & Processes
Steel
Base material for the manufacture of racking systems and warehouse solutions.
Locations
Belgium
BEHeadquarters stow International NV
- Materials
- Steel
Calhoun, Georgia (USA)
USRacking production plant (240,000 sq ft), 8th plant worldwide
- Materials
- Steel
- Racking production facility
Bratislava (SK)
SKSales and service subsidiary (STOW SR s.r.o.)
Ovar (PT)
PTSubsidiary (stow Portugal Warehouse Equipment, S.A.)
Helsingborg (SE)
SESales subsidiary (stow Nordics Sweden Filial)
Components & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture and assembly of racking systems for warehouse solutionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel (racking systems, unspecified) |
| Maintenance, inspections, preventive maintenance and safety services for storage systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Retrofit, reconfiguration, spare parts and system upgrades for racking systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning and tailored training for warehouse solutionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racking production facility (240,000 sq ft) | stow | 1 | 240,000 sq ft | 2026 | Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, USA |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
stow offers regular inspections, preventive maintenance and safety services for storage systems to avoid downtime. Dedicated Inspection Engineers, such as at the Bratislava site, support on-site system safety.
| Evidence | Belgium |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1977
Founding of stow (foundingDate 1977-04-01).
- 2025
04.11.2025: Europe's first fully automated, multi-level car park for vehicles at ICO in Zeebrugge announced.
- 2026
17.03.2026: Leadership update – stow & Movu strengthen their US teams.
- 2026
13.08.2026: Strategic partnership between Jungheinrich and Movu Robotics on shuttle technology.
- 2026
15.10.2026: Opening of the first US production plant in Calhoun, Georgia (240,000 sq ft, 8th plant worldwide).