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Luxembourg multinational opens its first factory in the US with an investment of 100 million dollars and offers 500 jobs.
Few sectors cause such an economic impact and generate empregos with as much speed as the arrival of a large multinational.
Now, a European family-owned company has decided that the next step in its expansion is in the United States, and this is bringing exciting opportunities for professionals who dream of working abroad.
A new factory set to open in Arkansas, USA, could be the key to those seeking an international career. But what is behind this investment and how can you take advantage of this unique opportunity?
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Faymonville Group Comes to Arkansas
The recent decision by the Faymonville Group, a Luxembourg multinational specializing in trailers and special transport, to open its first factory in the United States promises to transform the city of Little Rock, Arkansas.
As announced in an official statement, the company, which already leads the sector with its brands MAX Trailer, Faymonville and Cometto, chose the location for its strategic infrastructure: easy access to interstate highways, railways, navigable waterways and the local airport.
According to the company, this investment will bring 500 new jobs. direct employment and a significant economic impact for the region.
The investment, estimated at more than 100 million dollars, was made after months of evaluations and negotiations with local authorities.
This expansion effort aims to make the company a household name in the United States., where it has been operating since 2016 and sees a receptive market eager for practical special transport solutions, says Alexander Fickers, CEO of the group.
With this, the North American unit will also be responsible for producing trailers with the “Made in America” seal, which represents a milestone in the company’s history.
Job creation and economic impact
The project does not only benefit direct employees.
In addition to the 500 immediate vacancies, the indirect impact on the Little Rock region is projected at nearly 400 new jobs that will arise due to the plant, boosting sectors such as services, transportation and supplies.
This economic forecast totals an impact of 239 million dollars for neighboring cities, bringing new life to the local economy and increasing the demand for professionals in different areas.
Faymonville Group is a company that already employs 1.400 people in Europe, operating in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland and Italy, and produces around 3.000 units per year.
Now, with the arrival in the United States, the opportunities expand for those who have experience or want to start a career in the special transport and heavy trailer construction sector.
The new factory will be the starting point for hundreds of careers, with opportunities ranging from steel construction to administrative roles.
Career opportunities at the new plant
With this new unit, professionals specialized in steel construction, assembly, surface treatment and other technical areas will have room to grow.
The company offers an environment that values direct communication and pragmatism, as described by HR Manager Lisa Faymonville.
This means that Faymonville Group's organizational culture can align well with professionals who seek a work structure where efficiency and practical solutions are core values.
The multinational's relationship with Hale Trailer, the largest independent trailer dealership in North America, was also fundamental to this expansion.
The collaboration has strengthened local ties and ensured necessary support, offering a network of 16 branches that now include North Little Rock.
In addition, local authorities welcomed the group and held several meetings, including meetings with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, which highlighted the political support that facilitated the expansion process.
How to Apply and Work in the USA
Those interested in being part of this phase of growth of the Faymonville Group can follow the job opportunities at company career portal. Although vacancies are not yet available on the website, the recommendation is that candidates visit the portal frequently to monitor the opening of positions.
Will this initiative further boost the local job market and attract professionals from all over the world? Let us know in the comments if you consider working in the US an option for your career and how you would prepare for this opportunity!
A great opportunity. To develop our experiences in a new company. I would love to be one of them.
Good morning, I would certainly leverage my profession as I could help a lot in this project and be able to show my knowledge.
Good morning, Great opportunity to grow professionally and join this team.
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