Deep roots. Deeper promises.
Hard work, integrity, and innovation — these principles established by the Egan brothers helped transform specialty trades into Minnesota’s largest single-source partner. Now, more than 80 years later, that foundation remains the same as we continue to do more to support the Egan Community, which includes our employees, their families, and the local areas where they reside.
Our Core Values
Stay Safe – Safety first, safety always. Safety remains in the forefront on our jobsites, in our shops, in our offices, and within our communities. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our employees, families, customers, and partners.
Promote Teamwork – A plan comes to life and a team creates a piece of history. We don’t do this on our own — we begin by working together. With a deep-rooted commitment to working collaboratively, we build trust in an intentional, humble, and open-minded way. With each other, with our customers, with our partners.
Embrace Innovation – From creative problem-solving to project delivery, we are dedicated to forward-thinking. We are consistent in the pursuit of improvement by continuing to raise the bar — striving for innovative ideas and embracing state-of-the-art technologies. Always advancing.
Act with Integrity – We take pride in doing the right thing — every day, on every project, and on every team. Upholding our promises at the highest level. Honesty, fairness, and respect are at the heart of who we are.
Pursue Growth – Our passion for learning drives us to create growth opportunities for each other, our customers, and our partners. We are inspired by the pursuit of knowledge, continuous learning, and seeking to understand how we can build success for all stakeholders.
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1903
Joseph Egan opens pipefitting shop in Minnesota’s Iron Range.
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1918
Emil Nietz, founder of Nietz Electric, returns from WWI and begins work as an electrician.
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1919
Joseph Egan establishes plumbing shop
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1936
Nietz Electric and Appliance is established, offering televisions, boat motors, kitchen appliances, and eventually four-wheelers and snowmobiles, along with electrical construction and service.
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1945
Egan & Sons Plumbing and Heating Company founded.
With $3,000 in start-up money, brothers Costney and Bill joined their father Joseph Egan and formed Egan & Sons Plumbing and Heating Company. Younger brother Jerry joined the company a few years later as well.
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1947
Leadership of the Nietz family business is passed to Emil’s son, Don Nietz.
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1958
Egan & Sons Air Conditioning Company is created, marking the first diversification effort of the business
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1960
Egan-McKay Electrical formed
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1974
Egan Companies become the first to form an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in Minnesota
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1979
Nietz Business Repositions
- Boat and snowmobile business sold to another local family and still operates today as Al’s Specialty Marine.
- TV and antenna business sold to another local business.
- Nietz Electric continues to service the area as an electrical specialty contractor for customers like
Mayo Clinic, IBM, and the City of Rochester.
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1985
Egan joins Alliance for Contracting Excellence (ACE) peer group
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1988
Building Automation Services formed
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1998
InterClad brand developed
InterClad brand developed offering design, fabrication, and installation of curtain wall/cladding and glass systems.
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2001
Egan Service Formed
Service capabilities of all groups consolidate to form Egan Service.
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2002
- Merger with Comm Tech Electrical, Inc.
- Expands to Rochester with acquisition of Nietz Electric, Inc.
- Egan Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Egan-McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc., Egan Automation Inc., InterClad, Inc., E&S Insulation Co., and The Egan Companies consolidated into one corporate brand: Egan Companies, Inc.
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2003
Consolidation into one corporate office in Brooklyn Park
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2007
- Acquisition of Building Control Group
- Egan Companies consolidates and rebrands as Egan Company
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2008
Acquisition of Automation Systems Engineering, Inc.
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2011
- Merger with Collin Electrical Systems, Inc. (ColliSys).
- Acquisition of Industrial Electrical Company and KF Controls.
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2012
Acquisition of Weber Electric
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2014
- Acquisition of Electric Resource Contractors and Sterling Automation Inc.
- Recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies
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2015
Acquisition of Kestner Electric (Austin) further expanding presence in Southern Minnesota
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2016
Expansion/consolidation of metro offices
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2017
Company Growth and Recognition
- Nietz Electric repositions due to Southern Minnesota growth; further integrates operations as Egan Company
- Egan Company named a 2017 Star Tribune Top Workplace
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2020
Recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies
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2021
- Consolidation of metro facilities into one corporate office in Champlin
- Egan Company embraces long-term hybrid workforce
- Fabricated Duct Systems (FabDuct) acquired by Go Fetsch Mechanical
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2023
- Expanded controls services to North Carolina
- Achieved record-high revenue of $300 million
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2024
Broke ground on a new electrical prefabrication facility in Kasson, Minn.
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2025
Celebrated 80 years as a privately owned and operated leader in multi-trades contracting and system integration across the Midwest. Continued growth in Southern Minnesota and North Carolina are paving the way for new opportunities in established as well as new markets, giving us new avenues to deliver on promises for our customers, employees, and partners.
I just want to highlight how awesome your pipefitter has been -- He's completed several long-standing projects, and the local team really appreciates him. He consistently goes above and beyond to resolve issues and does it with a great attitude."
- Commscope | Assistant Facilities Manager
I want to express my sincere appreciation for Egan and your team's exceptional work on recent projects at SWCHS. Your craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and clear communication have been of the highest quality. Your field leader's work has been truly outstanding and reflects your company’s mission of delivering high-quality, skilled service. We’re grateful for his contributions and look forward to continued partnership with Egan!
- Southwest Christian High School | EdTech Coordinator and Auditorium Manager
Thank you to Egan for a job well done on the boiler repairs at Midtown. I really appreciate the Egan fitters that have done great work for us. Keep up the good work!
- Ryan Companies | Lead Engineer
I very much appreciate all of Egan's hard work and communication. Your pipefitter provides thorough details on all of the jobs and our HVAC systems which is very helpful. Thank you!
- Local Manufacturer | Administrator
AMERICA'S SAFEST COMPANY AWARD
Recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies, Egan demands safety every day. We invest significant resources into employee training and jobsite safety.
SAFETY FIRST