What Cajun Industries does

Cajun Industries, LLC is a privately-held, self-performing industrial construction contractor founded in 1973 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company operates as a merit shop with 3,500+ employees across Louisiana and Texas (including a Houston Energy Corridor office) and is ranked among the top 20 U.S. construction firms by Associated Builders and Contractors, holding #19 on the 2025 Top 250 Performers list. Cajun serves enterprise customers in oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, power and utilities, chemical processing, government infrastructure, and manufacturing, executing fully integrated EPC programs as well as standalone specialty scopes.

The company's core competencies span multi-discipline engineering (delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Cajun Engineering Solutions), civil, structural, and mechanical construction, deep foundations, marine construction, pipe fabrication, building construction, and module fabrication. Notable technical assets include proprietary Drilled Displacement Piles technology, an in-house priority-driven MRP software for pipe fabrication and module assembly tracking, a five-vessel company-owned marine fleet with crane capacities up to 600 tons, a 50,000 sq ft Port Allen pipe fabrication facility with ASME A/U/PP and NBIC R code stamps, and a 74-acre Port of Iberia module assembly yard with 2,500 PSF ground bearing capacity and direct Gulf Intracoastal Waterway access via AGMAC. The company has maintained a zero-fatality safety record since 1973 and holds Diamond status in ABC's STEP Safety Management System.

Cajun generates revenue through project-based contracts structured as lump sum, cost-reimbursable, unit-rate, or fixed-fee arrangements, with multi-year contract cadences typical for major industrial programs. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to Fortune 500 industrial operators secured through competitive bidding, executive relationships, and client referrals. Marquee engagements include the Sasol Lake Charles Chemical Project ($11B ethane cracker and derivatives program), Marathon Petroleum's Garyville Major Expansion (180,000 bpd capacity increase to 425,000 bpd), Chevron Phillips Chemical's USGC Ethylene project, Methanex's G-1/G-2 methanol plant relocation, Formosa's Olefins 3 expansion, Shell Chemical, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Valero, LyondellBasell, Tenaris, Albemarle, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hurricane protection infrastructure.

Name

Cajun Industries

Legal name

Cajun Industries, LLC

Website

https://cajunusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cajun Industries is a privately-held industrial construction contractor providing fully integrated EPC services across the Gulf Coast, specializing in deep foundations, marine construction, pipe fabrication, and module assembly for Fortune 500 energy and petrochemical clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction Services

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Manufacturing (31-33)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA), Mine Infrastructure & Utilities EPC (Power, Water, Comms, Camps, Roads, Airstrips) (IMAKAOAB)

Keywords

• Industrial construction services
• Engineering procurement construction
• Deep foundation solutions
• Marine construction services
• Pipe fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Delivery: Fully integrated Engineering, Procurement and Construction services where Cajun engineers the project, procures materials, and builds the design. This is the primary revenue stream serving major industrial clients across oil & gas, petrochemical, and power sectors.
2. Specialized Construction Services: Self-performed construction services including civil, deep foundations, mechanical, marine construction, pipe fabrication, and building construction. Services provided on lump sum, cost-reimbursable, unit-rate and/or fixed-fee basis.
3. Engineering Solutions: Multi-disciplined engineering services ranging from consulting to comprehensive front-end engineering and detailed design, including on-site staffing through technical services program.
4. Module Fabrication: Large-scale module assembly at Port of Iberia facility with direct access to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico via AGMAC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cajun Industries is a self-performing industrial construction contractor providing fully integrated Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to enterprise clients in oil & gas, refining, chemical processing, power, and government infrastructure. Its core offerings span engineering and design, civil, structural and mechanical construction, deep foundations, marine construction, pipe fabrication, module assembly, and building construction, delivered on lump-sum, cost-reimbursable, unit-rate, and fixed-fee contract structures.

Product overview

Cajun Industries is a nationally recognized construction leader providing a broad range of industrial construction services to markets including oil, gas and energy; refining; chemical processing; power; manufacturing and buildings; governmental infrastructure; alternative energy; emergency preparedness and disaster response; communication; and water quality. The company offers an integrated portfolio of construction services including Engineering, Design, and Project Services (through Cajun Engineering Solutions), Marine Construction, Deep Foundations, Civil, Pipe Fabrication, Mechanical, Building Construction, and Module Fabrication. Cajun positions itself as a self-performing contractor offering fully integrated, self-performed EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) services, with the ability to provide turnkey solutions or individual service competencies based on client needs. The company operates fabrication facilities including a pipe fabrication facility in Port Allen, LA and a new Module Assembly Yard at the Port of Iberia, LA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering, Design, and Project Services Multi-disciplined engineering and project services offered through Cajun Engineering Solutions, ranging from consulting and front-end engineering to detailed design and complete EPC portfolio management for industrial clients.
• Marine Construction Turnkey marine construction services from design through mechanical completion for projects along the lower Mississippi River, its tributaries, and inland Gulf Coast waters, supported by a company-owned marine equipment fleet.
• Deep Foundations Design and self-performance of deep foundation disciplines on land and water, including driven displacement piles, drilled displacement piles, drilled shafts, auger cast-in-place piles, helical piles, and retention systems using company-owned equipment.
• Civil Construction Civil construction services including site preparation, underground utilities, and road work delivered with proven productivity processes, quality execution, and safety commitment.
• Pipe Fabrication State-of-the-art pipe fabrication at the Port Allen facility adjacent to I-10 with waterway access, covering carbon, stainless, and high alloys with over 100 qualified welding procedures and ASME code stamps A, U, and PP plus NBIC stamp R.
• Mechanical Construction Full-service general and mechanical construction including large-scale mechanical projects, turnaround services, equipment installation, and alignment for industrial facilities.
• Building Construction Full-service direct-hire general contracting for industrial building construction and design-build services, including state-of-the-art, high-performing buildings under stringent security and environmental requirements.
• Module Fabrication Large-scale module assembly at the Port of Iberia Module Assembly Yard with direct access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico via AGMAC, supporting 2,500 PSF ground bearing pressure and over 600 skilled craft professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero fatalities since company founding in 1973
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• Iberia ParishstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Strategic partnership with Iberia Parish for development of the Port of Iberia Module Assembly Yard. The partnership focuses on workforce development to ensure the community benefits from job opportunities created by the facility. The Port provides access to AGMAC channel and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway for module transport.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC is a national construction industry trade association. Cajun is an active member participating in ABC's STEP Safety Management System, earning Diamond status. The partnership provides workforce development through ABC craft training programs including carpentry, pipefitting, welding, millwright, heavy equipment, and mobile crane training at multiple chapter locations across Louisiana, Texas, and nationally.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCCER provides standardized craft training and certification. Cajun is an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor and Accredited Assessment Center. The company administers NCCER assessments in-house at Baton Rouge and Houston offices and on job sites. Cajun aims to achieve 100% NCCER certification for all craft supervision through their Workforce Development initiative.
• Associated Foundation Contractors (ADSC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerADSC is the international trade association for the drilled foundation, boring, contracting, and manufacturing industry. Cajun maintains membership as part of its deep foundations specialization.
• Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFI is an international technical association for the deep foundations industry. Cajun maintains membership supporting industry knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPDCA represents the pile driving industry. Cajun maintains membership as part of its deep foundations and marine construction capabilities.
• Louisiana State University (LSU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSU's Construction Management program contributes to the deep pool of skilled craft labor developed through industry-backed training programs in the Greater Baton Rouge region. Cajun participates in LSU's intern pipeline and workforce development initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• MYR Group: Publicly traded specialty electrical construction services provider serving utility and industrial customers across the US. Comparable end markets (utilities, industrial) and Gulf Coast presence but focused on electrical scope rather than full mechanical/civil EPC.

Broad incumbents

• Primoris Services Corporation: Publicly traded specialty construction and infrastructure services provider with energy, utility, and pipeline operations. Comparable industrial EPC capabilities though with broader geographic and segment reach.
• Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving power, oil & gas, and industrial clients. Comparable EPC capabilities with stronger engineering depth and broader geographic footprint.
• MasTec: Large publicly traded infrastructure construction company with substantial energy and pipeline operations. Overlaps with Cajun in industrial and pipeline construction but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple end markets.
• Quanta Services: Largest pure-play infrastructure construction firm in North America with electric power, oil & gas pipeline, and renewable energy operations. Comparable end-market exposure at much larger scale and broader service mix.

Direct peers

• Turner Industries: Baton Rouge-based industrial contractor offering EPC and specialty construction services to the petrochemical, refining, and energy sectors across the Gulf Coast. Closely mirrors Cajun's customer base, geographic focus, and self-perform merit-shop model.
• S&B Engineers and Constructors: Houston-based EPC firm serving refining, petrochemical, and energy clients with engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication services. Highly comparable in scope, customer overlap, and Gulf Coast operating model.
• Zachry Group: San Antonio-headquartered EPC and construction services firm with major industrial, power, and process plant capabilities. Comparable scale and customer mix with broader geographic reach.
• Performance Contractors: Privately held Louisiana-based industrial contractor providing EPC, mechanical, and specialty construction services to petrochemical, refining, and power clients. Direct competitor with similar Gulf Coast concentration and blue-chip customer roster.
• TIC Industrial (Kiewit): Subsidiary of Kiewit providing industrial construction, concrete, and steel erection services to petrochemical, refining, and power customers. Similar self-perform model with deeper balance sheet support from parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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