Who We Are

True to Our Values. Proven by Our Performance.

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated design-builder specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, digital & automation, specialty equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. We’ve built decades-long partnerships with top organizations around the globe, offering complete, end-to-end project services as well as focused capabilities in construction, process integration, and fabrication. Our integrated teams are career experts in design and execution, delivering projects with equal parts speed and precision for customers across our core markets: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, Distribution, and Commercial.

Our Purpose & Values.

Our Purpose

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

Gray believes our success can be attributed to upholding a simple set of core values that date back to our founding:

We put safety and quality of life first.
We are customer and relationship driven.
We treat others the way we want to be treated, where everyone is welcome and respected.

Family of Companies. One Cohesive Team.

Gray began building as a small Kentucky contractor in 1960. Our first job was a tobacco barn. From there, our projects quickly increased in size and complexity, and we recognized the demand from our customers for a broader range of services beyond construction. Today, Gray is a fully integrated design-builder specializing in Construction, Professional Services, Specialty Equipment, and Real Estate. Top companies around the globe trust our family of companies for superior service and award-winning projects. Whether it's designing and building a state-of-the-art factory, fabricating custom process equipment, or implementing advanced automation, our expertise ensures innovation and value at every step.

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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AD Process Equipment is your single source for system design and process equipment integration. Our experienced team works with customers to meet demands in bulk processing and material handling by providing practical design solutions that cater to their unique needs. Our personalized solutions in equipment and technology give customers a competitive edge in the ever-changing global marketplace.

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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. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

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Safety: The Gray Way

Gray’s unwavering commitment to our values means that safety and quality of life for all is the driving force behind everything we do. With an award-winning safety program and a culture that empowers team members and partners to think above and beyond on every jobsite, our goal is simple: to send everyone home safely at the end of each day.

A Culture Built on Family

The “Gray family” is a phrase you’ll often hear, and it’s not just a buzzword. The Gray family represents our family-based business, strong internal culture, and the relationships we build both inside and out of work. We believe cohesive teams are the foundation of Gray’s success. Learn more about Gray’s culture including endless professional development opportunities, world-class benefits, and equal opportunity for all.

"Gray embraced our vision as well as our input for specific design elements. They were a good fit for our family business."

Ron Prestage, President

Prestage Foods

World-Class Teams. Award-Winning Projects

We see every project as an opportunity to build meaningful relationships. We do so by giving the customer everything they need—and just a bit more. To us, there’s nothing more rewarding than fulfilling our purpose: to make a positive difference in people’s lives and build a better future. Explore Gray’s awards & rankings to learn more about our achievements in providing continued excellence for our customers.