Company History
J.J. White Incorporated has a tradition of excellence in the Mid-Atlantic construction industry that dates back to its founding in 1920 as a mechanical contractor. Since those early days, J.J. White has evolved into a single-source, multi-trade contractor with experience in a wide range of disciplines.
1926
Involved with the construction of the Sesquicentennial Hall in Fairmount Park, now known as Memorial Hall.
1933
Constructed the first Houdry Fixed Bed Catalytic Cracking Unit.
circa 1936
Invented the Anti-Fire, Anti-Freeze Valve, which saved hundreds of firefighters' lives.
1955
Participated in the construction of the Walt Whitman Bridge.
1971
Completed Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) installation for Veteran's Stadium.
1972
Completed the HVAC installation for the new Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The first of its kind in the world with units dedicated to pediatric patients.
1975
Completed the first new home, since Pennsylvania Statehouse, for our Nation's symbol. The Liberty Bell. Moved The Bell into the new Pavilion on December 31, 1975 to mark the start of our Nation's Bicentennial Celebration.
1978
Completed the 500,000 square foot addition to the Philadelphia Convention Center, making it the largest of its kind in the country and especially suitable for the Flower and Boat Shows.
1984
Completed the Divine Providence Village, a residential care living facility in a cottage setting, for handicapped young adults. A forerunner for long term facilities.
1988
Completed the new addition to Edison High School, the first major school in Philadelphia in 30 years. 333,000 square feet on a fully developed 27-acre site.
1992
With peak employment of 1600 construction workers, J.J. White became the largest contracting employer in the Mid-Atlantic region.
1996
Constructed our own Class 10,000 Orbital Sanitary Fabrication Facility for use with parenteral (injectable) drugs.
1997
Constructed Cooper University Hospital/Medical Center's new Pediatric Hospital, South Jersey's first.
1998
Constructed St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's first satellite Medical Office Building.
2000
Became the largest independently owned HVAC/Services Facilities Operation Contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region.
2002
Received the prestigious Penn Safe Award. J.J. White was recognized as having the best safety program and record in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2003
Completed work on the site of the Irish Memorial at Penn's Landing.
2005
Achieved milestone in safety: over two million man-hours with zero OSHA recordables.
2006
Inaugural year for API Tank Construction and Repair Group.
JJ White achieved ISO 9001/2000 and ISO 14001.
2007
JJ White launches its Turnkey Clean Room group: "JJ White Spaces" and Clean Room product line.
2008
JJW achieved high pressure water cutting expertise of steel up to 4" thick.
2009
JJW accomplished VPP Star Site Certification at PBF's Paulsboro facility.
2010
JJW received its coveted OSHA VPP Mobile workforce certification which puts us in the company of 0.03% of all contractors in the USA.
2011
JJW opens its Electrical and Solar Group.
News
- J.J. White Inc Community Support for Cancer Survivors
(River Sisters) - JJW's safety campaign reaches out to 1.2M radio listeners in collaboration with CBS 610AM Sports Talk Radio (Click here to read more)
- 2012 Dupont Contractor Safety Excellence Award (Click here to read more)
- J.J. White Inc at May 2012 Kinder Morgan Supplier Showcase Conference and Exhibit held in Houston, TX (Click here to read more)
- Team J.J. White Inc raises $6,400 for the American Cancer Society (Click here to read more)
- Video dedication of the new Harry Kalas statue at Citizen's Bank Park with J.J. White (Click here to read more)
- J.J. White takes part in York Energy Center Dedication (Click here to read more)
- J.J. White Inc. participates in the Salvation Army Toy Drive (Click here to read more)
- Stretch and Flex Field Users Guide (Click here to read more)
- "Big Steps for Little Feet" - Please donate to Team Max (Click here to read more)
- St. Martin of Tours Commendation (Click here to view, PDF)
- J.J. White, Inc. QA/QC Capabilities Summary Sheet (Click here to view, PDF)
- J.J. White, Inc. is awarded the Thomas J. Reynolds Certificate of Achievement for 2009 (Click here to read more, PDF)
- Letters of thanks for J.J. White, Inc.'s support of students and functions at Mercy Vocational High School (Read the Letters, PDF)
- J.J. White Inc remains steady at #282 for the second year in a row on ENR.com's list of the top 400 contractors despite the economic troubles of 2009. A Great Staff = Stability! (Click here to see the list)
- Reminder: Team J.J. White participates in the American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon July 11th. (Click here to read more)
- J.J. White particpates in the Kinder/Morgan Vendor Showcase. (Click here to read more)
- Mike Freeman and J.J. White Inc receive the Patriotic Employer Certificate. (Click here to read more)
- St. Monica Manor to undergo expansion with the help of J.J. White. (Click here to read more, PDF)
- SAFETY ALERT: Electrical Cord Near Miss (View PDF)
- J.J. White Inc raises $14,460 for Catholic Relief Services to help with the devastation in Haiti. (Click here for details)
- J.J. White Inc has donated $10,000 to Catholic Relief Services' Haiti Earthquake Response and is going to match employee contributions. (Click here for details)
- J.J. White celebrates 90 years in business (View the brochure, PDF)
- J.J. White commended for work on Philadelphia's Korean War Memorial (View Article, PDF) 2008 Real Estate and Construction Review Magazine
- J.J. White, Inc.'s Company Brochure (View Document, PDF)