Building Materials
Move heavy materials in demanding environments
Building materials operations require more than raw strength—they require reliable movement, continuous flow, and systems built to perform in tough conditions. Formova helps manufacturers automate heavy material handling with intelligent mobile automation designed to improve safety, reduce disruption, and keep production moving with confidence.
Total Automation Intelligence
Advanced vehicles, intelligent software, and responsive support—working together to keep your operation moving today and over time.
Built for the way you move
Purpose-built mobile automation designed to perform in real-world environments. From precise navigation to heavy-load handling, Formova vehicles deliver the reliability and flexibility your operation depends on—day in and day out.
Why building materials manufacturers keep moving with Formova
Faster material flow
Boost production with up to 30% faster throughput, improved on-time delivery, and reduced cycle times.
Reduced labor dependency
Cut forklift driver labor by 90%+ and address labor shortages with automated, redundant mobile fleets.
Smarter cost savings
Reduce fork-lift operator costs to the equivalent of $4/hour and save over $6,000 per forklift annually in damage-related expenses.
Intelligent material handling
Ensure the right material gets to the right place—faster and more accurately—with mōt.OS®, our innovate software that manages multiple fleets and manufacturers in a single operating system.
Zero errors, zero accidents
Achieve a 100% reduction in forklift-related human error and eliminate forklift-related injuries with intelligent safety systems and fully autonomous operation.
Rugged automation for a tough industry
From heavy-duty pallets to oversized panels, Formova’s systems are purpose-built for large, irregular loads and extreme facility conditions.
Typical applications:
- Raw material transport (cement, sand, aggregate, etc.)
- Bulk pallet and bundle movement
- Kiln and curing zone logistics
- Finished product staging and loading
- Storage to outbound trailer transfers
Load Types Handled:
- Gypsum / Drywall
- Plasterboard
- Plywood
- Acoustic tiles
- Insulation
- Fasteners
- Injection molding
- Glass
- Plexiglass
- Metals
- Roofing
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Styrofoam sheets
Vehicle types:
- Counterbalance forked
FOR moving smarter with
mōt.OS® is the intelligence behind the motion—one platform offering total control. Orchestrate multiple fleets from multiple manufacturers and respond in real time as conditions change, all while gaining the insights needed to continuously improve performance.
Discover mōt.OS®Safety engineered in
Formova leads the industry in automated guided vehicle (AGV) safety with a collaborative risk assessment approach and proactive safety planning that goes beyond compliance.
- Over 500 million safe operating hours in the field
- Active members of ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4, A3/RIA R15.08, MAG (MHI), ASTM F45
- Real-time obstacle detection and collision avoidance
- Comprehensive operator and facility training
- Ongoing safety optimization as environments evolve
Cybersecurity-backed innovation
Formova takes security as seriously as safety. As manufacturers adopt connected technologies, we help protect your operations from evolving cyber threats.
- SOC 2 audited, with ISO 27001 certification pending
- Continuous system updates and hardening
- Secure system architecture to safeguard data and uptime
Customer care PRoCARE® packages
Our PRoCARE® packages are designed to ensure your systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
Customized service plans
Flexible options tailored to your operational needs, budget, and performance goals.
Global & local support teams
Rapid-response service from experts who understand your environment—wherever you are.
ROI-driven system optimization
Proactive insights and adjustments to maximize performance and extend system life.
Operator training & risk mitigation
Hands-on education and best practices to reduce downtime and ensure safe, confident use.
Cybersecurity support
Guidance and tools to help safeguard your infrastructure and maintain compliance.
Let’s keep heavy materials moving
From raw material transport to finished goods movement, Formova helps building materials manufacturers improve flow, reduce disruption, and move materials more safely and efficiently across the operation.