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Why Choose Gleeson?
At Gleeson Constructors, we’re dedicated exclusively to the food industry. In fact, our extensive portfolio of state-of-the-art cleanrooms and slice lines has earned our engineers invitations to present at packaging and processing seminars.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing food processing facility or building a new one, our focus on the food industry allows us to tackle your complex challenges with unmatched expertise.
More reasons to choose Gleeson:
Food processing facilities are our expertise.
We prioritize job site safety.
Food safety is our middle name.
We care about keeping your project on time + on budget.
Our excellence is award-winning.
We’re licensed in 32 states.
Our past clients leave 5-star reviews.
Food Processing Expertise
We know the food industry because it’s all we design and build
At Gleeson Constructors, we’re dedicated exclusively to the food industry, which is why we excel at designing and constructing food processing plants. Our extensive portfolio includes state-of-the-art cleanrooms and slice lines, earning our engineers invitations to share their expertise at packaging and processing seminars.
We understand that cook plants present unique challenges due to stringent temperature and bacteria control requirements. Our focus on the food industry allows us to tackle these complexities with unmatched precision.
Each team member brings years, often decades, of experience in food processing plants, cook plants, RTE facilities, harvest and fresh meat facilities, freezers, cold storage, and cleanrooms. When you choose Gleeson Constructors, you're partnering with experts who are dedicated to exceeding industry standards and delivering exceptional results.
Site Safety
Rely on a partner that prioritizes jobsite safety
At Gleeson, our commitment to safety means our safety experience modification rate (EMR) is consistently well below the national average of 1.0. This means we have significantly fewer and less severe accidents on our site. This not only protects our workers; it lowers insurance costs. Savings that we pass on to you. Here’s how we keep safety at the forefront:
Employ a full-time safety director.
Continuous improvement and ongoing training.
Working as a team to prioritize safety.
International Suppliers Network (ISN) certified.
Contact Gleeson for a safer, more cost-effective build.
We are committed to
Food Safety
Whether your company processes or distributes food, you want to ensure that your customers consume the safest product, processed in the most sanitary facilities. At Gleeson, we specialize in clean room design concepts, incorporating the 11 AMI (American Meat Institute) design principles for food safety in each design:
Distinct hygienic zones are established in the facility.
Personnel and material flow are controlled to reduce hazards.
Water accumulations are controlled inside the facility.
Room temperature and humidity controlled.
Room airflow and room air-quality control.
Site elements facilitate sanitary conditions.
Building envelope facilitates sanitary conditions.
The interior spatial design promotes sanitation.
Building components and construction facilitate sanitary conditions.
Utility systems designed to prevent contamination.
Sanitation integrated into facility design.
We deliver your build on time and on budget.
Food processing, cooking, and refrigeration at scale? At Gleeson, we build the facilities to get it done, and we’re dedicated to delivering value within your timeline and budget constraints.
Here are a few ways we keep costs down and pass them on to you:
We’re a value-based, merit shop contractor.
Our civil, structural, and mechanical design teams are in-house.
We self-perform key aspects of the work.
We work with you as a team, maximizing communication and efficiency.
National Coverage
Gleeson performs work throughout most of the continental United States. We are licensed to work in these states, but we strive to accommodate our clients so be sure to get in touch if your state isn’t listed here.
Recognition
to back up our excellence
Hormel No. 1 Award
This prestigious award is presented to Hormel Foods Corporation’s top suppliers every five years.
Awarded in 2016 for our 2011 – 2015 performance
Awarded in 2011 for our 2006 – 2010 performance
Hormel Foods Corporation - Spirit of Excellence Supplier Award
Awarded 19 consecutive years in a row, 2004 - 2022
Tyson Contractor of the Year Award
Awarded for work completed with the Poultry & Prepared Foods and Fresh Meats divisions and selected based on supply-chain performance, total cost of ownership, pricing programs, customer service performance, sustainability initiatives, and other performance metrics observed throughout the year.