Global Location Strategies

Established in 1974, Global Location Strategies (GLS) is one of the world's most experienced and reputable site selection firms specializing in the data collection and decision analytic methodologies to inform corporations where to add capacity worldwide. GLS has conducted site searches in more than 50 countries for companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, chemical and petrochemicals, metals, polymers, composites, paper, and automotive. Since 2012, GLS has supported domestic capital investment and foreign direct investment projects valued at $28 billion and generating 9,700 jobs . The company offers a full suite of site selection services, including location benchmarking, site identification and evaluation, technical site due diligence, and incentives negotiation. Economic development services include industrial site identification, readiness, and competitiveness. In 2021, GLS launched the Site Selection Tech brand and the software apps of Lasso and Site Shepherd.