Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Industrial Construction Partner
Turner Industries has been a leader in industrial services for over six decades, delivering turnkey solutions to critical sectors like energy, petrochemicals, and refining. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence has positioned us as a trusted partner for complex industrial projects. With a workforce of 19,000+ employees, we combine deep expertise in construction, maintenance, and modular fabrication with cutting-edge technology to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency. Our history of strategic acquisitions and in-house advancements, such as proprietary software and robotic inspections, underscores our dedication to solving industry challenges.We prioritize client satisfaction through a single-solution approach, ensuring streamlined project management and cost-effectiveness. As a family-owned business rooted in Louisiana, we maintain a culture of safety, diversity, and community impact, reflected in our numerous national awards and long-term client relationships. Our vision remains aligned with founder Bert Turner's legacy: continuous improvement, technical leadership, and unwavering reliability in every project we undertake.
Services
Construction
Maintenance
Modular Fabrication
Pipe Fabrication
Environmental Remediation
Specialized Welding
Rope Access
Equipment Rental
Turnaround Services
Non-Destructive Testing
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of expertise in industrial construction and maintenance.
- Our single-solution approach reduces client costs and streamlines project management.
- We maintain a four-time CURT CISE Award-winning safety record.
- Our proprietary DECIDE WITH DATA software optimizes project efficiency and safety.
- We operate 200+ acres of modular fabrication facilities nationwide.
Services
Industrial Construction
Turner Industries specializes in large-scale industrial construction projects for energy, LNG, and petrochemical sectors. Our services include modular fabrication, equipment installation, and facility upgrades. With 200+ acres of fabrication space and a workforce averaging 20+ years of experience, we deliver complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Maintenance Services
We provide comprehensive maintenance solutions including predictive maintenance, hydroblasting, and catalyst services. Our advanced technologies like drone inspections and KPI dashboards enhance operational efficiency. With expertise in shutdowns and turnarounds, we help clients reduce downtime and extend asset longevity while adhering to rigorous safety protocols across refining and chemical industries.
Modular Fabrication
Our modular fabrication services create prefabricated systems for upstream and downstream applications. Facilities in Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama handle projects from small skids to large pipe racks. This approach reduces on-site labor costs by 30-40% while improving quality control through climate-controlled environments and ASME-certified welding processes for critical industrial infrastructure.
Specialized Welding
Turner's Specialized Welding Services (SWS) executes complex welding applications for petrochemical and energy sectors. Our certified welders handle alloy welding, boiler repairs, and pressure vessel fabrication using ASME-compliant techniques. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver code-stamped solutions for FCC units, hydrogen reformers, and other high-specification industrial applications requiring precision and durability.
Rope Access
Our IRATA-certified technicians perform high-risk inspections and maintenance using rope access techniques. This method reduces setup time by 50% compared to scaffolding while maintaining safety standards. Services include vessel inspections, coating repairs, and structural assessments for offshore platforms and industrial facilities across the Gulf Coast region.
People
Stephen M. Toups
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen M. Toups leads Turner Industries with over 30 years of executive experience in industrial contracting. He has driven digital transformation initiatives like the DECIDE WITH DATA platform while maintaining the company's safety-first culture and family-owned values established by founder Bert Turner.
David J. Franks
Chief Operating Officer
David J. Franks oversees daily operations with a focus on project execution excellence. With two decades at Turner, he has expanded modular fabrication capabilities and strengthened client relationships through process optimization and workforce development programs that maintain industry-leading safety metrics.
Roland Toups
Former Executive Vice President
Roland Toups shaped Turner's growth from 1970s expansion through its 2005 consolidation. As Bert Turner's trusted lieutenant, he built the company's reputation for technical innovation and client service, establishing the foundation for its current position as a top-tier industrial contractor.
Bert Turner
Founder
Bert Turner founded the company in 1961 after purchasing Nichols Construction. A visionary leader, he transformed a bankrupt firm into an industry leader by pioneering integrated service models and emphasizing safety, workforce development, and community responsibility that still define Turner Industries today.
Sue Turner
Philanthropist
Sue Turner championed education and historic preservation through LSU initiatives and the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Her community leadership and support for workforce development programs left a lasting impact on Louisiana's cultural and educational landscape during Turner Industries' formative decades.
Questions
What industries does Turner Industries serve?
We serve energy, petrochemical, refining, pulp and paper, and related industrial sectors nationwide.
How long has Turner Industries been in business?
Since 1961, providing industrial services for over six decades.
What safety certifications does Turner hold?
We have a four-time CURT CISE Award-winning safety record and NCCCO-certified operators.
Do you offer modular fabrication services?
Yes, with 200+ acres of facilities across the southern U.S., including Louisiana and Texas.
What makes Turner's approach unique?
Our ONE Solution model consolidates services under one contractor to reduce costs and complexity.
Are Turner's services available nationwide?
Yes, with operations spanning the Gulf Coast and projects across the United States.
