Fluor Corporation has been a major corporation in the
Greenville landscape for 78 of the company's In the 1910s Fluor expanded into the petroleum industry during the peak of the California oil boom and by 1924, the company had grown to 100 employees. In 1930, Fluor got its first major job outside of California and continued to expand internationally by taking on projects in the Middle East and opening offices in Europe and Australia. By the 1970s, Fluor became known for delivering multibillion-dollar epic projects, often in remote locations throughout the world. The Company acquired Daniel International and American Equipment Company (AMECO) in 1977, setting deep roots in Greenville, South Carolina.
In Greenville, Fluor employees more than 2,300 employees who work on capital projects for the Energy & Chemicals, Government, Power, Global Services, and Industrial and Infrastructure business groups. "Fluor's Centennial Celebration is a singular opportunity to reflect on the values that have not only contributed to the success of the company, but also to the success of our community through our employees' commitment and community involvement," said Annette Allen, vice president and general manager. "Our Greenville employees are proud to have played such an important role in Fluor's history and we appreciate the opportunity to celebrate this special milestone."
Fluor has created a special website for their 100th anniversary with a historic timeline and photos at www.fluor100.com. Sherry Jackson is a freelance writer, editor and entrepreneur. Her articles have been featured in InfoWorld Magazine,Entrepreneur.com, USA Today, Blue Ridge Country, Jetsetter, Bootsnall, Gadling, Yahoo, See the South, Beckett Media, The Simpsonville Sentinel and many other print and online publications. For clips and examples of her work, please visit her website at www.dragonflyventures.com. |