Formic, a Full Service Automation provider for U.S. manufacturers, has opened its new 53,000-square-foot headquarters in Bolingbrook, IL, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and expansion. This move comes as Formic surpasses 650,000 production hours across its robotic fleet, reflecting the growing demand for Full Service Automation among small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers. The company's AI-powered robotic automation solutions are designed to address chronic labor shortages and automate labor-intensive processes, making automation accessible to every U.S. manufacturer, regardless of size.
The new headquarters is five times the size of Formic's previous location, providing the space needed to meet growing demand and expand its application categories. Formic's automation lineup includes palletizing, case packing, pallet wrapping, and machine tending, catering to a wide range of industries, including food, beverage, consumer goods, and metal components manufacturing.
Danijel Lolic, COO of Formic, emphasizes the company's commitment to making automation accessible and affordable. He states, "This space exists because the demand is real, the pipeline is growing, and we need the room to meet it." Formic's unique commercial model, which includes no capital expenditure, a flat monthly rate, full service from deployment through ongoing maintenance, and contracted production performance, ensures that manufacturers can unlock more production hours without the steep upfront costs and maintenance associated with traditional automation.
Shawn Fitzgerald, CRO of Formic, highlights the impact of machine tending on the company's ability to serve a broader range of customers. He notes, "Machine tending alone represents a massive expansion of who we can serve." Formic's focus on accessibility and ease of automation has positioned it as a leading provider of robotic automation solutions, helping manufacturers increase capacity, consistency, and reliability while reducing costs and downtime.
Looking ahead, Formic is set to open a second new facility on the West Coast in Oakland, California, on August 19th. The company's commitment to innovation and accessibility is evident in its mission to accelerate the accessibility and ease of automation across American manufacturing. Formic's Full Service Automation model, backed by its proprietary models Cortex and Core, positions the company to continue its growth and expansion, meeting the evolving needs of U.S. manufacturers.
