ABOUT
CREAMER

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OUR STORY: BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE

At J. Fletcher Creamer & Son (Creamer), we understand the importance of maintaining and enhancing our nation’s infrastructure. As part of the APi Group and a trusted ENR Top 400 Contractor in the U.S., our extensive experience has taught us the value of learning and diversifying to adapt to evolving needs. Each project offers new learning opportunities, and we draw on our extensive project experiences to continuously improve our methods, ensuring we remain your ideal partner for reliable, innovative infrastructure solutions well into the future.

INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

In the dynamic field of infrastructure services, we are dedicated to addressing modern challenges with advanced solutions and cutting-edge technologies. For instance, water and wastewater treatment facilities are vital to our nation’s future. Addressing emerging issues like PFAS treatment and disposal demands innovative technologies deployed swiftly and efficiently. Our team is constantly enhancing our knowledge and expertise to ensure we provide the right equipment to safeguard our communities.

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BUILT ON THE BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS AMERICA: FROM 1923 TO TODAY

It all began in 1923 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. From a small Ford rack truck managing deliveries, Creamer has grown into one of the nation’s leading infrastructure services companies.

Year 1923

1923

J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., was founded by J. Fletcher Creamer, II, with one Ford rack truck and a dream.
Year 1930s

1930s

Creamer performed site prep and excavation work to support the George Washington Bridge Construction project.
Year 1940s

1940s

Creamer persevered through WWII, closing out the war with a new fuel track and a growing customer lineup.
Year 1950s

1950s

The company expanded to include air conditioning installation and celebrated the next generation of Creamers.
Year 1960s

1960s

We founded a long-term relationship with Hackensack Water, expanded to include heavy construction, and began profit sharing with Creamer employees.
Year 1970s

1970s

Led by President Fletch Creamer Sr., the company acquired Babe’s Taxi and introduced a new logo, which was the winning design from an employee contest.
Year 1980s

1980s

We expanded our service offerings to include pipe cleaning and lining, installed synthetic turf at Giants Stadium, acquired a helicopter, relocated our a new corporate headquarters in Hackensack, and achieved recognition as the #250 largest construction firm in the U.S. by Engineering News-Record.
Year 1990s

1990s

As we took on larger and more prestigious projects, we opened an office in California, were named New Jersey’s 43rd largest privately owned firm, and completed the Route 4 & 17 flyover in record time.
Year 2000s

2000s

The 5th generation of Creamers entered the family business, and the company added services within the alternative energies market, breaking into the solar and wind sectors.
Year 2010s

2010s

Creamer was acquired by APi Group, Inc., joining its ranks of independently managed life safety, energy, specialty construction, and infrastructure companies.
Year Today

Today

Creamer remains a nationally recognized top infrastructure contractor, serving business, government, and utility clients across the U.S.
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COMMITMENT TO SAFETY, QUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY

Reaching 100 years in business requires hard work, dedication, and longstanding commitments to our core values and ethics.

SAFETY

The protection of our leaders and the public

RELIABILITY

Our customers can depend on our employees to respond to their needs

PRODUCTIVITY

Our leaders will produce the greatest amount of work in the least amount of time that safety will allow

QUALITY

Our leaders will perform quality work

INTEGRITY

Our leaders will always do the right thing

OUR CULTURE: A FOUNDATION BUILT ON VALUES AND PEOPLE

We cultivate outstanding leaders. We are proud of the leadership development opportunities available to every employee at our company, believing that everyone has the potential to be a great leader. Our leadership team brings diverse expertise and knowledge, ensuring that Creamer remains at the forefront of the industry.

MEET OUR TEAM
EMPOWERING OUR TEAM

Training and development are the cornerstones of our company culture, essential to what defines us as Creamer. From day one, every team member embarks on their journey with a comprehensive onboarding process at our Joseph T. Walsh Leadership Training and Development Center in Wall, New Jersey. As our leaders progress, we further support their career development through various technical training and development opportunities that align with their growth ambitions.

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JOIN OUR TEAM

We take pride in our excellent team of leaders who are committed to safety, quality, reliability, integrity, and productivity. With over 100 years of experience as a leading infrastructure solutions provider, we know that developing strong leaders is key to delivering outstanding work. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you make a difference every day, we encourage you to get in touch with us. We’d love to hear from you.

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