Who We Are

Our Story

From Small, Local Contractor to Leading Industrial Partner.

Founded by James Norris and Lois Howard Gray in 1960, Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, automation, specialty equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. As pioneers of design-build delivery, we’ve evolved to offer complete, end-to-end project delivery or tailored services—backed by lasting partnerships, trusted expertise, and a commitment to speed, safety, precision, and innovation.

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Our Purpose

Make a positive difference in people’s lives and build a better future.

Our Core Values

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We put safety and quality of life first.

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We are customer and relationship driven.

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We treat others the way we want to be treated, where everyone is welcome and respected.

Safety

Award-Winning Safety Program

Safety is Gray’s No. 1 core value and the foundation of all we do. Our award-winning safety culture empowers every individual to take ownership, make smart decisions, and put safety and quality of life first. Our goal is simple: everyone goes home safely, every day—setting the standard for safer jobsites and stronger teams.

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OUR TEAMS

Family of Companies. One Cohesive Team.

At our core is our foundation in construction, where our expertise and reputation began. Over time, we’ve grown into a family of specialized companies that work as one team—or as individual experts—to deliver integrated solutions in engineering, design, construction, automation, equipment, and real estate. Together, we provide integrated solutions across engineering, design, construction, automation, equipment, and real estate, while also offering flexible, customized services when needed.

Gray AES delivers tailored design solutions for industrial facilities, offering in-house architecture and engineering expertise for greenfield projects, renovations, and expansions. With specialized focus and flexible delivery methods, such as design-build or design-bid-build, we provide comprehensive or discipline-specific services to meet our customers’ unique needs.

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Founded in the 1940s primarily as a commercial and residential heating and air conditioning company, Anderson Dahlen Inc., a Gray company, has grown into a world-renowned leader for specialty equipment and stainless steel fabrication services in the Food & Beverage, Industrial, and Pharmaceutical markets.

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NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. Through NexGen, Gray delivers experienced labor and efficient collaboration to keep projects on schedule and on budget. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs.

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"Gray was the design-build lead for everything you see here today. They [have] built one of the most impressive manufacturing facilities we’ve seen."

Chad Sharp, Director of Manufacturing

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Your Future Starts with Gray

At Gray, we believe personal growth drives company success. The GrayWay Mindset defines how we work: people-first, values-driven, adaptable, and always improving. We foster a culture where everyone is welcome, friendships thrive, and teams collaborate to deliver cutting-edge projects—building lasting careers and relationships along the way.

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