Our Fluor Legacy
Global Location Strategies began in the 1970s as Fluor Corporation’s site selection consulting division in Greenville, SC. In 2009, it spun off from Fluor with former consultant Didi Caldwell at the helm. Since then, GLS has expanded from two employees to over 16, with more than 110 years of combined site location and economic development experience, continuing to partner with Fluor on global projects.
1971
Daniel International Corporation location strategy group is formed by Bill Dorsey in Greenville, SC
1997
Didi Caldwell joins Fluor Daniel as a marketing coordinator in Buenos Aires, Argentina working on the Dow Ethane Cracker and Minera Alumbrera copper mine and concentrator. The following year, she joins Fluor Daniel Consulting in Greenville, SC.
2009
Global Location Strategies was outsourced from Fluor with former Fluor site selection consultant Didi Caldwell at the helm.
Market Reach
Featured Services
We can help your client navigate the complex world of location strategy.
With GLS, you will add on a site selection team with an unparalleled understanding of the complexity and diversity of operational needs of capital- and resource-intensive projects.
Site Selection and Technical Site Due Diligence
Our experienced team walks your client through the process of defining their search region, identifying optimal properties, conducting due diligence activities, and making an informed decision on selecting the site.
Economic Incentives
We can help your client navigate the complex world of tax credits and incentives. Our team will identify qualified incentive programs for their project, accelerating the realization of these benefits and preparing the next generation of their leadership to do the same.
Workforce Analysis
GLS’ bespoke workforce analysis helps your client identify the optimal community for their project by providing a comprehensive understanding of required skills, detailed wage analysis, and important workforce trends such as turnover and hiring.
Joint Projects
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Case Studies
Hexcel is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. The company enlisted GLS to identify a location for a carbon fiber plant in Europe.
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. Diageo enlisted GLS to select a location for its new Bulleit Bourbon whiskey distillery in the United States.
Constellium is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and recycling of aluminum products and solutions. The company enlisted GLS to identify a location to expand into the North American market for its first manufacturing facility outside of Israel.
