Building Global Partnerships: How Evans is delivering project excellence for international clients entering the United States

ARTICLE SOURCE: Oliver Kern, VP/ Division Manager- Europe, Evans General Contractors

Atlanta, GA – May 21, 2025 —Expanding a business abroad is a bold and transformative move, particularly when entering the U.S. market. While that journey can be daunting for international companies navigating the complexities of transatlantic business growth, our European office, located in the Lake Constance area of Germany, is the critical bridge. For over 15 years our Europe office has specialized in turning mid- and large-sized European companies business ambitions into successful cross-border operations. We’ve facilitated the entry of businesses from Austria, Italy, Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and more into the U.S. by delivering solutions tailored to individual business needs.

With deep expertise across diverse industries—ranging from manufacturing and life sciences to automation and advanced production facilities— our European team’s localized consultations provide invaluable insights and hands-on guidance. Thus, creating a seamless pathway to market entry and expansion while building lasting partnerships worldwide.

Global Expertise in Action

Our end-to-end service delivery from design to construction, including critical systems support and special machinery integration goes beyond simply determining a building’s location. We know that each project is unique so understanding regulations, local construction methodologies, and operational logistics, is important when guiding our clients. Evans is there through each phase and helps ensure that European businesses can address critical factors such as:

• Regulatory Compliance: Evans has a comprehensive understanding of U.S. regulations across multiple sectors, including safety standards, zoning laws, and industry-specific mandates.

• Assessment & Feasibility Studies: Identifying the right location for operations is key to a company’s success. Through site assessments and feasibility studies which include factors such as access to labor, transportation networks, and local regulations, we help determine a sites suitability for an intended project.

• Geotechnical Assessments & Construction Planning: Effective construction planning depends on the physical conditions of a chosen site. Our team ensures that comprehensive geotechnical evaluations are conducted to avoid costly construction challenges.

• Industry-Specific Technical Solutions: Whether it’s automation, machinery, production equipment, or specialized life science needs, Evans offers expert consulting and technical solutions tailored to the unique demands of each sector.

We leverage decades of expertise across diverse industries to design and build facilities that address specific operational challenges. Incorporating robotics and automation in manufacturing to constructing specialized environments for biotechnology and pharmaceutical production, are just a few customized solutions we’ve provided that not only drive long-term growth and efficiency but enable our clients to focus on maximizing their investment within the U.S. market.

Evans’ Plays Key Role in Bringing European companies’ Operations to the U.S.

Case Study: A Large-Scale Manufacturing Facility in Texas

We partnered with a leading European manufacturer to build a state-of-the-art facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The project involved the construction of five 17,000 metric ton silos, each requiring substantial foundational work, including over 1,000 precast piles and 100 H-piles to stabilize the site and support the heavy loads of both the silos and the surrounding infrastructure.

The manufacturing facility’s design integrated a 4,000 linear foot enclosed pneumatic conveyor system to facilitate efficient movement of materials, making it a vital component in supporting the client’s vision. The complexity of the project required understanding of both local regulations and technical needs to ensure the facility would function with the company’s existing European operations.

Evans not only managed the design and construction process but also created a foundation of resilience and efficiency, which was essential for a facility expected to meet growing demand in the U.S. market. The result was a fully operational, advanced manufacturing hub that enhanced the client’s production capacity and represented their first U.S. market entry.

Case Study: Aseptic Filling and Clinical Manufacturing Redevelopment in Midwest

A well-known European Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, with production sites across the globe, looked to Evans to assist with a brownfield redevelopment at their only existing U.S. campus. The construction supported the aseptic filling of high-value injectable products along with formulation and process development, drug delivery systems, clinical manufacturing, and regulatory assistance. Along with compliance to U.S. Guidelines Annex 1 and FDA requirements for Aseptic Processing in cGMP manufacturing areas, the building will support other business functions including being the headquarters for all US Operations.

Both projects exemplify Evans’ ability to bridge European manufacturing excellence with the evolving needs of the U.S. market, ensuring that our clients have the infrastructure they need to succeed.

As of 2025, Evans has successfully delivered more than 45 European expansion projects across the U.S. and is currently under construction or working on 6 more projects, spanning manufacturing, automation, life sciences, and distribution logistics sectors.

Your Ally in Transatlantic Growth

At Evans, we understand the nuances of transatlantic expansion, and our experience ensures that European businesses can thrive in the U.S. market. Our team’s expertise in design-build, project management, and strategic planning guarantees that our client’s expansion is both smooth and cost-effective. Committed to delivering solutions that mitigate cross-border challenges, manage logistics, and maximize efficiency, we provide businesses with the confidence and guidance they need to succeed.

Whether entering the U.S. market for the first time or scaling existing operations, Evans is here to support that journey every step of the way. For more information on Evans General Contractors and our International services visit our International page.