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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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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.

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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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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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Tim Woolworth Promoted to Senior Vice President

Monday, December 15th, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 15, 2014) – Egan Company, a Brooklyn Park specialty contractor, announced that Vice President Tim Woolworth has been promoted to Senior Vice President. In this role, he is responsible for leading business operations for Egan’s InterClad specialty trade offering, which includes curtainwall, metal panels, specialty metals, and glass/glazing.

Woolworth has 35 years of experience working in the curtainwall/glass industry and has spent the last 11 years with Egan. He is currently on the Egan Company Board of Directors. His work on local projects has included the Minnesota Multipurpose Stadium, hotels, higher education, MSP airport, parking ramps, and healthcare facilities. He graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He is also an LEED Green Associate.

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 and InterClad, visit www.eganco.com.

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Egan Named One of America’s Safest Companies

Monday, September 22nd, 2014

DSC_0579_editMINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 22, 2014) – EHS Today selected Egan Company as one of America’s Safest Companies for its commitment to worker safety and health.

The America’s Safest Companies Class of 2014 represent safety excellence and come in all shapes and sizes, from firms with a few dozen employees to multinational corporations with tens of thousands of employees. And they have one thing in common: They believe there’s nothing more important than protecting their workers, the environment, and the communities in which they operate.

“Safety is woven into every aspect of Egan’s culture,” said Larry Hanson, Egan Company Safety Director. “A common sentiment is that construction is a dangerous business and accidents are bound to happen. Our company’s approach will never accept this view as the standard. Safety is a top-to-bottom priority here at Egan.”

Egan Company maintains an ongoing, aggressive commitment to provide all employees with a safe and healthy place of employment. Through its safety program, on-going safety training, safety policy and practices, and a full-time safety team, employees are given knowledge and skills to ensure their own safety in the workplace.

“Our motto is ‘Safety Brings You Home,’” said Jim Malecha Egan Company President & CEO. “Several years ago, we looked at adopting slogans like ‘Zero Injuries’ or ‘Target Zero.’ We felt these concepts were more about statistics than about our employees. We wanted a saying that emphasized to our employees that safety was about them and their families.”

All award recipients will be honored at EHS Today’s Safety Leadership Conference in Indianapolis on October 28. A feature will be published in a special section in the November issue of EHS Today magazine.

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, millwrights, industrial and building automation, curtainwall/glass, and service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design, building, and maintenance. Egan’s OSHA Recordable Incident Rate was 2.13 for 2013, which is substantially below the average rate of 6.80 for specialty trade contractors in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.eganco.com.

About EHS Today

EHS Today, formerly known as Occupational Hazards, is a part of Penton Media, Inc. The publication informs safety, health, and industrial hygiene professionals in the manufacturing, construction, and service sectors about trends, management strategies, regulatory news, and new products that help them provide safe and healthy work sites. Since 2002, America’s Safest Companies has honored 174 organizations for their unwavering commit­ment to worker safety and health and environmental stewardship.

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New Position Created to Support Growth and Drive consistency

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

DuaneH_800MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 18, 2014) – Egan Company, a Brooklyn Park specialty contractor, announced that Executive Vice President Duane Hendricks has been elected Chief Operating Officer, a new position within Egan. In this role, he will be responsible for leading overall efficiencies and processes for all business operations including project execution, financial accountability, labor tracking, scheduling, and purchasing. Prior to this promotion, Hendricks was responsible for leading the overall strategy and execution for Egan’s electrical business group.

“Duane is an influential and trusted leader who is uniquely qualified to drive operational consistency and continued growth within Egan,” said Jim Malecha, Egan Company President and CEO. “Egan is investing for the future, and the new position of Chief Operating Officer is essential to that effort. We expect Duane to bring immediate leadership and a centralized focus on continued operational excellence.”

Hendricks joined Egan in 2002 as part of the acquisition of Comm-Tech Electrical, of which he was an owner. He has been in the construction industry for 28 years and has held positions of increasing responsibilities. His leadership experience includes roles within engineering, estimating, project management, sales, and operations management. He has a degree in Electrical Construction and Controls from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Hendricks has also held previous leadership roles within the National Electrical Contractors Association.

“It’s an exciting time at Egan and I am honored to lead the overall operations into the Company’s next phase of business growth,” said Hendricks. “Egan has established strong customer and business partnerships and I look forward to aligning all operational practices to enhance both Egan’s market leadership and our overall customer experience.”

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 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: electrical, mechanical, millwrights, industrial and building automation, curtainwall/glass, and service. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Vice President of Building Systems & Services Elected

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Jeff HawthorneMINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 18, 2014) – Specialty contractor Egan Company announces the promotion of Jeff Hawthorne to Vice President of its Building Systems and Services group.

In this new role, he will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, financials, and overall strategy and business development for both the Building Systems and Services and the Industrial Controls groups.

“Jeff’s passion for the business and motivating approach was an ideal fit for this position,” said Jim Malecha, Egan Company President & CEO. “He is a heavy communicator who offers experience across multiple disciplines which has influenced business growth.”

Hawthorne has been in the engineering and construction industry for 27 years and has experience in project management, automation, engineering, sales, and overall team development. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Dunwoody College of Technology along with an Associate’s degree in electrical construction and maintenance technology. He is currently obtaining his Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to evolve these business groups and focus on building and industrial engineering and installation solutions with the ability to provide 24/7 service support for customers,” said Hawthorne. “We will strive for an end result that promotes working together to concept, install, and solve complex problems.”

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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 employs 900+ people representing over 15 trade unions. Building Systems and Services is an Egan Company business group that manages projects and services infrastructures; areas of expertise include heating and cooling, plumbing and piping, fire/life safety, security/video surveillance, voice/data, and building automation). For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

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Egan Acquires Automated Controls Company

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

IMGP2407_smMINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 25, 2014) – Specialty contractor Egan Company announces the asset acquisition of automated controls company Sterling Automation, Inc. Based in Maple Grove, Sterling Automation offers UL 508A control panel construction, system integration and engineering services.

With this acquisition of Sterling Automation, Egan Company enhances its market position as a provider of electrical control systems and systems integration.

“Sterling Automation approaches each project with integration at the forefront. And, its focus on the customer is a true fit with how Egan operates as well,” said Jeff Hawthorne, Egan Company Vice President. “We are proud to welcome Sterling Automation into our industrial controls group and will continue to provide high levels of service to its customers.”

Egan has growing experience in the industrial controls market solving complex plant automation, process, and system integration challenges. Its specialty-trained engineers, electricians, and panel wiremen work with long-standing customers in the food production, manufacturing, material handling, and packaging industries. Beyond automation, Egan will be able to provide single-source expertise to Sterling Automation customers, which may include mechanical, millwrights, electrical, building systems.

“Egan holds a strong commitment to delivering value and efficiency to its customers,” said Mike Berg, Sterling Automation Owner. “By joining forces, we’re able to exceed our customers’ ever-growing needs by leveraging the total package resources of Egan.”

Berg, along with engineering and panel shop employees, will move into Egan’s industrial controls group office in Brooklyn Park. 

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 About Egan Company:

Egan Company is a fully integrated, specialty contractor that delivers attention, commitment and craftsmanship to every project. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design, building and maintenance. The Company employs 900+ people (seasonally adjusted) representing over 15 trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, millwrights, electrical, industrial controls, outside electrical, building systems, service and curtainwall/glass. For more information on Egan’s Industrial Controls group, visit https://www.eganco.com/industrial-controls.

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