Formic, a Full Service Automation provider for U.S. manufacturers, has opened a new 53,000-square-foot headquarters in Bolingbrook, Illinois — its largest facility yet and five times the size of its previous location. The grand opening drew manufacturing partners, customers, and local officials, including Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, who joined Formic leadership for a robot-led ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A Milestone That Fuels Formic's AI Advantage
The new headquarters arrives as Formic's robotic fleet surpasses 650,000 production hours, a milestone the company says reflects growing demand for Full Service Automation among small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers who can't afford to fall behind on automation.
That operational data does more than mark progress, it actively trains Cortex and Core, Formic's proprietary models for scoping, deployment, and real-time operation. The company describes this as a compounding edge that strengthens with every new system deployed, backed by what it calls the largest independent robotic fleet in the United States.
"This space exists because the demand is real, the pipeline is growing, and we need the room to meet it. When we started, we had one core application and a clear conviction that the Robots-as-a-Service model could change manufacturing. What you see on this floor today is proof that the conviction was right and the model works."— Danijel Lolic, COO, Formic
A Facility Built for What's Next
At the June 11th event, attendees saw the full breadth of Formic's rapidly expanding automation lineup:
Palletizing — where Formic started, building its reputation deploying solutions for food, beverage, and consumer goods manufacturers facing chronic labor shortages at the end of the line.
Case Packing — an expansion of Formic's end-of-line automation footprint, helping manufacturers automate one of the most labor-intensive steps in the packaging process.
Pallet Wrapping — debuted publicly for the first time at the event, adding another critical end-of-line capability to Formic's offering.
Machine Tending — Formic's newest application category, opening the door to metal components manufacturers supplying aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers: facilities that have needed automation the longest but faced the steepest barriers to entry.
"Machine tending alone represents a massive expansion of who we can serve. We're talking about metal components manufacturers, the shops making parts for aerospace and automotive, who have not been able to automate due to capital constraints. The competitive landscape is shifting fast, and the manufacturers who act now are the ones who will win."— Shawn Fitzgerald, CRO, Formic