The GLS Difference
Corporate Location Strategy
The leading site selection and incentives negotiation firm for manufacturing and industrial companies.
Economic Development Consulting
We help communities position themselves to attract projects that have a significant, lasting impact on their economy.
Industry Reports
Our data-driven reports empower corporate leaders, economic developers, and real estate brokers to confidently make location decisions.
We work with companies seeking to expand into new markets, create additional capacity in established locations, or relocate their facilities.
Let our experience be your most valuable investment management tool. Our team advises clients through all stages of the site selection process. From location benchmarking to site identification, evaluation, and visits, through incentive negotiations, we guide corporate teams to the most optimal location decision.
Our experience with resource-intensive project requirements can lower your costs and mitigate risks. We utilize comprehensive labor intelligence data and processes to ensure companies evaluate the suitability of the workforce and we offer the inclusion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into our analysis to achieve ESG goals and empower sustainable futures.
U.S. Best Places for Primary Metal Manufacturing Report
As the U.S. continues to see significant spending in construction, automotive, and energy industries, the primary metal sector is poised for ongoing increased demand, particularly in sub-sectors including steel, aluminum, copper, and lithium. GLS takes a deep dive into the industry and reveals the best places for primary metal manufacturing across the nation.
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