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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New Egan Office

Wednesday, July 13th, 2016

20160418_133920_resizedWelcome to the neighborhood! Egan Company’s newest facility was officially inducted into the Champlin business community on July 13, 2016 by the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. This facility allowed Egan to consolidate its Twin Cities offices into two buildings and expand its fabrication shops and warehouse.

Jim Malecha, Egan Company President & CEO, had the honor of cutting the ribbon, officially recognizing Egan in Champlin. Officials from the City of Champlin were in attendance, including Mayor ArMand Nelson, City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, and members of the city council.

We’re excited to be a part of this great community!

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Expanding Mechanical Trades Shops

Friday, May 27th, 2016

 

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (May 27, 2016) – Specialty trades contractor Egan Company completed the expansion of its 50,000 square foot mechanical trades shop within its Brooklyn Park, Minn. facility. The expansion adds 7,420 square feet to the existing space, as well as upgraded and new equipment – increasing productivity while creating a safer environment for employees.

Over 70 years ago, Egan Company began as a plumbing and heating contractor. The sheet metal trade was added in 1958. Since this era, Egan has invested in its fabrication shops to provide fast delivery of custom-built mechanical systems to its customers.

“We’ve expanded our shops with the purpose of integrating all shops into one . . . we opened walls to promote the sharing of resources and foster collaboration across all trades,” said Mark Habermann, Egan Company Manufacturing Manager.

Rearranging and integrating Egan’s piping, plumbing, sheet metal, and millwright shops has streamlined the operations that enable Egan to offer just-in-time delivery to job sites. Coupled with Virtual Construction technology, Egan provides materials under any timeline while working in a controlled, union-operated environment. Likewise, having union trades personnel working indoors in a shop environment reduces many potential safety hazards.

“Any task we can perform in our facility, under controlled conditions rather than on the jobsite, is a win for our employees and our customers,” Habermann said.

The shop – used to manufacture and store custom piping, plumbing, and sheet metal components – has more space for racking and inventory and now houses new equipment such as an Axxair stainless pipe cutting machine and a Jimmy Jammer semi-automatic welding system.

Trades served by the expanded shop space include sheet metal, piping, plumbing, and millwrights.

About Egan Company

Egan Company is a privately-owned, specialty contractor providing building trades to general contractors, engineers, building owners, property managers, and facility engineers. Specialties include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glazing/metal panels (InterClad), millwrights, building technology, controls and system integration, and 24/7 service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design and engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Egan Company Earns Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

The Minnesota Safety Council awarded four Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards to Egan Company for superior performance in workplace safety and health.

“Employers like Egan Company know that safety isn’t automatic,” said Paul Aasen, President of the Minnesota Safety Council. “It takes attention, dedication, and continuous effort to protect employees.”

Egan is one of 77 companies to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award; recipients of this award have incident rates that are 51-90% better than the industry average and a score between 75 and 90 on the safety program evaluation scale. Egan also received three Meritorious Achievement Awards recognizing an outstanding record and incident rates better than the industry average for at least three years, respectively.

“At Egan, safety is our priority,” said Larry Hanson, Egan Company Safety Director. “This recognition from the Minnesota Safety Council indicates that we have been effective and remained committed to workplace safety at every level.”

Egan is one of 314 Minnesota employers who will be recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 5. To read more about the scorecard and award categories, visit the Minnesota Safety Council.

About Egan Company

Egan Company is a privately-owned, specialty contractor that represents over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glass (InterClad), millwrights, controls and system integration, building automation, and service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

About Minnesota Safety Council and Award

The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon is part of the 82st Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region. The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries.

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763-595-4310

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Intelligent Building Consulting Firm Joins Egan

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 19, 2016) – Specialty trade contractor Egan Company announces the asset acquisition of intelligent building consulting firm TekNecks based in Minneapolis, Minn. TekNecks offers varied information technology services to commercial properties.

“TekNecks and Egan have a long history of working together,” said Michael Kohn, former TekNecks owner. “I’m excited to continue to develop our unique systems of technology delivery and network management and present these offerings to current and new customers. This ‘joining of forces’ is a natural fit. Both Egan and TekNecks have an opportunity to expand our services together and experience great growth.”

With the merger, Egan Company will continue to be a leader in the intelligent building and information technology industry in the Twin Cities. “TekNecks expands Egan’s intelligent building services, and offers a specific service that Egan wasn’t able to deliver before,” said Jeff Hawthorne, Egan Company Senior Vice President. “TekNecks will help us offer complete property management and IT network services – from conception to completion, and we have eliminated the need for customers to hire multiple contractors for maintenance.”

TekNecks’ three employees will office within Egan Company’s Brooklyn Park, Minn. facility, but will maintain the TekNecks presence in Downtown Minneapolis.

About Egan Company:
Egan Company is a specialty contractor that represents over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glass (InterClad), millwrights, controls and system integration, building automation, and service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance.

Media Contact:
Jessica Johnson
jkjohnson@eganco.com // 763-595-4310

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Hosting Feed My Starving Children Foodpacking

Monday, February 8th, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 8, 2016) – Egan Company, a Brooklyn Park specialty contractor, announced its Champlin facility as the site of the Northwest Metro MobilePack event for Feed My Starving Children.

“We’re fortunate to have a facility in a state of construction to offer as a MobilePack site. It gives us a chance to get to know our community as we partner with Feed My Starving Children,” said Duane Hendricks, Egan Company Chief Operating Officer. “If you’re interested in donating or packing food that will feed children in need in our community and around the world, join us and help out this great cause.”

Community members are invited to pack food at Egan Company’s Champlin facility. The event will take place February 24-28, and see a total of 10,000 volunteers packing two million meals that will feed 6,000 children for one year. For more information or to sign-up, visit the Northwest Metro MobilePack event link: http://bit.ly/23f1vLc

Egan Company has a strong commitment to the local community, actively devoting time, compassion, and resources for organizations like Feed My Starving Children. Egan has over 50 employees who have volunteered time to support this event.

Feed My Starving Children is a local nonprofit hunger relief organization working with volunteers to produce a scientifically formulated food formula that is culturally acceptable worldwide. Organizations in nearly 70 countries around the world distribute these meals to children in greatest need.

About Egan Company:

Egan Company is a specialty contractor that represents over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glass (InterClad), millwrights, controls and system integration, building automation, and service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Media Contact:

Jessica Johnson
jkjohnson@eganco.com
763-595-4310

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New Board Member Appointed

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

JimN_800MINNEAPOLIS, MN (January 20, 2016) – Egan Company, a Brooklyn Park specialty contractor, announced Jim Nonn, Chief Information Officer, has been appointed to the Egan Company Board of Directors.

“We [the Board] feel this is a signal of the next generation. Jim Nonn has been an innovative leader in his almost 18 years here. He provides unique expertise to his department…and we look forward to that on the Board as well,” said Jim Malecha, Egan Company President and Chief Executive Officer. “He demonstrates great positivity and a desire to invest in both the people of Egan and the Company itself. I’m excited to welcome him to the Board.”

Nonn joined Egan Company’s Information Technology group in 1998, and has developed into the role of CIO. Throughout his time at Egan, he and his team have introduced new and innovative technology – including server and desktop virtualization technology.

Nonn joins four other members on Egan’s board, including Jim Malecha, President and Chief Executive Officer, Duane Hendricks, Chief Operating Officer, Jim Paul, Executive Vice President, and Tim Woolworth, Senior Vice President.

About Egan Company:

Egan Company is a specialty contractor that represents over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glass (InterClad), millwrights, controls and system integration, building automation, and service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Jessica Johnson
jkjohnson@eganco.com
763-595-4310

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Bob Gorg to Retire

Thursday, December 10th, 2015

BobGorg_Egan_5x7MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (December 10, 2015) – Egan Company, a Brooklyn Park specialty contractor, announced the upcoming retirement of Bob Gorg, Senior Vice President of Outside Electrical.

Gorg joined Egan’s electrical leadership team and the Board of Directors in 2011, following the merger of Collins Electrical Systems (ColliSys) and Egan.

“Bob has been a valued leader at Egan,” said Jim Malecha, Egan Company President and CEO. “We are stronger after the integration of ColliSys and Egan . . . our combined effort in the outside electrical business has more than doubled in the last few years. And, we are excited for him as he starts his next chapter.”

Gorg has been in the electrical construction industry for 41 years and has held positions from electrical apprentice to foreman and eventually to senior leadership. He spent the majority of his career at ColliSys. He holds an Electrical Construction degree from the Minneapolis Vocational School. Gorg has also held leadership roles within the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Brooklyn Park Planning Commission. He has received the Citizens Award from Brooklyn Park and the Award of Excellence for the MnDot MnRoad Test Highway Project.

“I’ve had the privilege of leading the Outside Electrical group at Egan and have seen the growth we experienced after the merger,” Gorg said. “After more than four decades in the industry, it’s time to move on and let the next generation take the lead. I look forward to spending more time with my family and the opportunity to golf often!”

Gorg will remain with Egan and on The Board until December 31, 2015, at which time he will retire from the Company. Brad Drews, who has been with Egan’s electrical group for 25 years, will assume the leadership role of the Outside Electrical business on January 1, 2016.

About Egan Company:

Egan Company is a fully integrated, specialty contractor that delivers attention, commitment, and craftsmanship to every project. Egan provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance. The Company represents over 10 skilled trades serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: electrical, mechanical, millwrights, industrial and building automation, curtainwall/glass/metal panels (InterClad), and 24/7/365 maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Egan Acquires Southern MN Electrical Contractor

Thursday, July 2nd, 2015

DSC_0047_croppedMINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 1, 2015) – Specialty trade contractor Egan Company announces the asset acquisition of electrical contractor Kestner Electric, Inc. Based in Austin, Minn., Kestner Electric offers electrical construction, low voltage technology installation, UL 508A control panel construction, and electrical maintenance services.

With the acquisition of Kestner Electric, Egan Company enhances its market position as a provider of electrical and systems integration in Southern Minnesota. Egan has a history of providing commercial contracting services to Southern Minnesota with its Nietz Electric brand located in Rochester, Minn.

“Kestner Electric and Egan Company have a strong relationship through the National Electrical Contractors Association and Local Union IBEW 343,” said Jeff Young, Vice President of Nietz Electric, a brand of Egan Company. “Kestner [Electric] will help Egan expand the ability to provide high levels of service to customers in a wider region of Southern Minnesota.”

Beyond the electrical trade, Egan will offer single-source expertise to Kestner Electric customers, which may include UL508A panel construction, mechanical, millwrights, and other building systems. Currently, electricians work with long-standing customers in the food and agriculture processing industries.

“Kestner Electric has built its business on reputation, relationships, and long-term commitments to assisting various customers achieve their objectives,” said Kevin Kestner, former Kestner Electric co-owner.  “With Egan, we can serve customers even better due to an extensive and skilled staff of engineers, estimators, project managers, programmers, and safety [team]. By joining forces, all of the services which Egan offers now become services which we will be able to provide . . . we look forward to bringing the newly acquired abilities to our customers.”

Kestner Electric’s 23 employees will remain in its Austin, Minn. office. Kevin Kestner will manage the group, while Jeff Young will oversee all Kestner Electric operations.

Media Contact:
Jessica Johnson
jkjohnson@eganco.com  //  763-595-4310

About Egan Company:
Egan Company is a specialty contractor which provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance—and a workforce representing over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering and design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls and system integration, and service. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Egan Earns Governor’s Safety Awards

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 11, 2015) – The Minnesota Safety Council has awarded four Governor’s Safety Awards to Egan Company for superior performance in workplace safety and health.

“Employers like Egan Company know that safety isn’t automatic,” said Paul Aasen, President of the Minnesota Safety Council. “It takes attention, dedication, and continuous effort to protect employees.”

Egan is one of 79 companies to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award; recipients of this award have incident rates that are 52-90% better than the industry average and a score between 75 and 90 on the safety program evaluation scale. Egan also received three Meritorious Achievement Awards recognizing an outstanding record and incident rates better than the industry average for at least three years, respectively.

“At Egan, we demand safety—for our employees and for our customers,” said Larry Hanson, Egan Company Safety Director. “This recognition from the Minnesota Safety Council is meaningful testament that we have been effective and remained committed to workplace safety at every level.”

Egan is one of 267 Minnesota employers who will be recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 7th. To read more about the scorecard and award categories, visit the Minnesota Safety Council.

About Egan Company

Egan Company is one of the largest, multi-trade, specialty construction contractors and system integrators in the Midwest. We provide in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance, and our workforce represents over 10 skilled trades serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering and design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls and system integration, and service. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

About Minnesota Safety Council and Award

The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon is part of the 81st Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region. The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries.

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Jessica Johnson
jkjohnson@eganco.com
763-595-4310

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Board of Construction Partnership Elects Egan VP to Board

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

ROCHESTER, MN (February 23, 2015) – The Board of Construction Partnership, Inc. (CPI) has elected Jeff Young as a Board Member. Young is currently the General Manager of Nietz Electric, a Rochester specialty contractor and long-time contributor of CPI. The Board of Construction Partnership, Inc. provides a partnership between union labor and management to work together to stay competitive in today’s construction market.

Young has provided leadership for Nietz since 2011 and has over 20 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. He has extensive project experience with local companies, such as the Mayo Clinic Health System. He obtained his Bachelors of Arts degree from Bethel University.

About Nietz Electric:

Nietz Electric is owned by Egan Company, a specialty contractor that provides in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance—and a workforce representing over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering and design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls and system integration, and service. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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