Industrial Design-Build & General Contracting Experts
Industrial Know-How
For decades, we have successfully completed projects for industrial clients in various markets, including:
- Production Facilities, including product and process manufacturing, seed and grain, livestock processing, more
- Equipment Installation and Millwright Services
- Office and Employee Welfare Facilities
- Packaging and Warehouse Facilities
- Product Testing and Quality Control Labs
- Power and Utilities
- Wastewater Treatment and Handling
- Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)
Our extensive experience ensures high-quality solutions tailored to each project's unique needs.
Building Trust
Carl A. Nelson & Company doesn’t just build structures; we build trust and lasting relationships with our clients. We achieve this by:
- Caring About Your Success
- Providing Consistent Project Leadership
- Valuing Our Partnership with You
- Taking Time to Understand Your Needs
- Engaging with Company Leadership
- Putting Safety First
Our commitment to these principles ensures that we not only build exceptional projects but also strong and enduring partnerships.
Delivering Value
Our task is to leave you with a finished facility that is built on-time and on-budget, and that will meet your needs for many years to come. We do this by:
- Being Detail-Oriented
- Providing Best-Value Solutions
- Developing Accurate and Timely Budgets
- Handling Construction So You Can Focus Elsewhere
- Maintaining Stable Management
These practices ensure that we deliver facilities that stand the test of time and exceed your expectations.
Project Portfolio
- New Meat Snack Production Plant
Western Smokehouse Partners, Burlington, Iowa - Regional Distribution Center Addition
Hearth & Home Technologies, Mount Pleasant, Iowa - New Pet Food Production Plant, Corporate Office, QC Lab
Royal Canin Canada Company, Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Food Ingredient Production Facility
Confidential Client, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Zein Extraction Process Plant
Big River Prairie Gold, LLC, Galva, Illinois - Ag Machinery Manufacturing Client Experience
Deere & Company, various locations in Iowa, Illinois - Pet Food Plant Extruder Addition
Royal Canin USA, Inc., Rolla, Missouri - Food Production Facility, Unloading Containment System
Pinnacle Foods/Conagra Brands, Fort Madison, Iowa
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We're ready to get started
If you are all set to go with construction, or need help getting there, contact Vice President Jamie Stanley. Jamie oversees Design-Build projects and our work for industrial and technical clients.
Call him now at 319-754-8415 or fill out the contact form.
Value-Added Industrial Services from Carl A. Nelson & Company
Nelson Design, Inc.
Nelson Design, Inc., a subsidiary of Carl A. Nelson & Company, offers design services including code study, BIM coordination, and full-service design from concept to completion.
Nelson Plant Services
Our Nelson Plant Services division provides ongoing industrial maintenance and small-project construction to keep your plant running smoothly after construction is complete.
Millwright Services
Whether in association with larger projects, or smaller projects managed through Nelson Plant Services, we perform millwright work such as equipment setting and relocation, and expansion of production and packaging lines, installation of conveyance systems, and more.
Referred client becomes repeat customer
At the time this testimonial video was recorded, Carl A. Nelson & Company was wrapping up its first-ever project with Western Smokehouse Partners -- a year-long sprint from referral and first-contact to operational meat snack production plant, built inside a former steam turbine testing and manufacturing facility in Burlington, Iowa.
Since then, this design-build client has contracted us to complete a similar, but much larger (300,000 SF, compared to the first project's 116,000 SF) food-grade conversion of a warehouse building in Mexico, Missouri; expansion of its existing plant in Galesburg, Illinois; food-grade conversion a former home appliance-manufacturing plant in Galesburg; and continued projects at the Burlington facility including a freezer addition.
“It was in that first meeting with Carl A. Nelson that we realized right away this was the right contractor for us. Their team saw the vision."
— Doug Hankes, chief operating officer, Western Smokehouse Partners, Burlington, Iowa
Other testimonials from Carl A. Nelson & Company industrial clients
"There was never a need to watch over the work being done. I could be assured the work was always moving forward in a safe and diligent manner. Knowing that their people work safely with minimal supervision gives me a level of comfort that things are done the right way."
— Chris Sutton, engineering group manager, Ajinomoto North America, Eddyville, Iowa
"We continue to utilize Carl A. Nelson & Company because of their customer service, responsiveness and attention to detail. We know that Carl A. Nelson & Company is a company we can trust to deliver a project in a professional, high quality and safe way, while actively communicating progress from beginning to end."
— Bryan Langerud, plant manager, Conagra Brands, Fort Madison, Iowa
Proven Expertise and Comprehensive Industrial Solutions
Carl A. Nelson & Company specializes in industrial construction, delivering tailored solutions for diverse industries. Our experienced team ensures top-quality facilities, from manufacturing plants to distribution centers, with a focus on safety and timely completion. Trust us to support your business's growth.
Expertise Across Industrial Projects
We handle construction, expansion, and refitting of manufacturing plants, process facilities, grain-handling plants, seed production, livestock processing, and food production facilities. Licensed in 22 states, we also offer millwright services.
Navigating Industrial Challenges
CANCO excels in managing site coordination, heavy equipment, tight schedules, and regulatory standards. We provide on-site maintenance, training, and operations support for seamless project execution.
Proven Success and Long-Term Relationships
We consistently overcome client challenges, delivering successful outcomes and building long-term relationships with clients.
Flexible Construction Management Roles
Carl A. Nelson & Company excels in design-build, construction management at-risk, and general contractor roles, ensuring quality and efficiency without operational downtime.
Specialized Services for Optimal Results
We offer bridge crane erection and millwright services, providing comprehensive solutions for your industrial construction needs.
Client relationships are at the heart of how we do business
In our wibi newsletter, we spoke to several repeat industrial clients about the benefits of a long-term builder/customer relationship. Learn more about how we value our relationships with our clients by reading the cover story: Developing Long-Term Industrial Clients: Build, Serve, Repeat.
Industrial market brochure
Click the cover to view our brochure for the industrial market.