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All Systems Go: Inside Egan’s Full-Scope Mechanical Capabilities

Friday, July 25th, 2025

From custom piping to complex sheet metal and plumbing systems, Egan Company’s Mechanical division is redefining what it means to deliver full-service solutions. Under the leadership of Ross Noak, Senior Vice President of Mechanical, the team brings deep technical knowledge, design flexibility, and a customer-first mindset to every project—from emergency repairs to multimillion-dollar builds.

Built for Any Job—Anytime, Anywhere
Egan’s mechanical capabilities span the full spectrum—from plan-and-spec construction to highly tailored Design/Build projects. Whether it’s a new facility, a remodel, or an urgent replacement, Egan’s team is equipped to handle it.

“Our project managers are well-versed in all four mechanical trades: pipefitting, plumbing, sheet metal, and millwrights,” said Noak. “That versatility means we can support just about any need, from a fast-track emergency repair to a long-term industrial upgrade.” Emergency projects are supported by Egan’s 24/7 service hotline, with responsive follow-up to assess, quote, and resolve larger repairs or system replacements as needed.

Mechanical systems installed by Egan’s team are as varied as the industries they serve. From commercial kitchens and bathrooms to medical gas systems, chilled water loops, and air handlers with electric reheat for green energy goals, the team adapts every solution to the customer’s specific needs. “Whether it’s boilers, chillers, or geo systems—we’re helping our customers reach their economic and environmental targets,” Noak explained. “We even do custom ductwork with logos or color schemes to match a company’s branding.”

Safety, Quality, and Consistency—By Design
All mechanical tradespeople at Egan are licensed and union-trained, and every project includes a dedicated core team to ensure quality and consistency. The trades teams conduct daily field reports, and QA/QC processes, customer site walks, and coordinated check-ins help keep each project on track. “It’s not just about code compliance,” said Noak. “It’s about building it right the first time and delivering an experience the customer can trust.”

From laser scanning to 3D modeling, Egan uses preconstruction tools to visualize complex installs and reduce risks before boots hit the ground. “Prefabrication saves time, reduces jobsite congestion, and improves safety,” said Noak. “We fabricate everything from piping systems to duct sections off-site and bring them in ready to install.”

One recent example is a data center project at the University of Minnesota, where prefabricated welds and offsets allowed the team to minimize disruption and improve project flow. “It’s probably in our shop right now,” he said. “Prefab always makes a difference.”

Serving More Than a Single Project
Half of Egan Mechanical’s work is owner-direct—and most of those customers are repeat. Every customer is paired with a dedicated project manager who provides ongoing support, from multi-year budgeting to quick-turn facility upgrades. “Our repeat rate is high because customers know we’re reliable,” Noak said. “We don’t just do one part—we offer all four mechanical services. Most competitors can’t say that.”

Egan’s ability to deliver across pipefitting, plumbing, sheet metal, and millwrights is a clear advantage. “Customers love that they can work with a single PM for everything. It simplifies their process and strengthens the outcome,” said Noak.

What Customers Often Miss? The Power of Planning
While prefabrication requires more upfront coordination, the payoff is substantial. “Customers often underestimate the time we save on-site when systems are pre-planned and built off-site,” Noak said. “There might be less visible activity at the beginning, but the work is happening—it’s just happening behind the scenes in our shop.”

Whether supporting a local business or powering a first-of-its-kind hydrogen generator, Egan’s Mechanical team brings more to leverage every step of the way. “We’re not just tradespeople—we’re problem solvers,” said Noak. “With all four mechanical services under one roof, we offer more value, more coordination, and more certainty from start to finish.”

Mechanical Shops Expansion

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

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.
With the advent of Virtual Construction practices, investment in fabrication shops has become even more important to the industry. When properly implemented by the entire project team, Virtual Construction allows Egan to “manufacture” piping, plumbing, and sheet metal components in its shops-under ideal conditions and with great efficiency. These components can be stored away from the jobsite and delivered just-in-time for field erection. The result: a lower cost building built over a shorter schedule.MechShop_0047

With the recent relocation of the warehouse and service garage functions to its new Champlin facility, Egan acted on the opportunity to expand and renovate its mechanical fabrication shops for increased productivity while also creating a safer environment for employees.

“Any task we can perform in our facility, under controlled conditions rather than on the jobsite, is a win for our customers,” said Mark Habermann, Egan Company Manufacturing Manager. “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.”

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

MECHANICAL FABRICATION UPGRADES:

  • Expansion to 50,000 square feet of production space
  • New Stinger pipe cutting machine
  • New Jimmy Jammer semi-automatic pipe welding system
  • Five (5) new jib cranes for safer material handling
  • Two (2) new hydraulic lift tables
  • New Axxair stainless steel pipe cutting machine
  • New cast iron pipe cutter
  • Rearranged equipment for improved production flow
  • Additional space for storage of fabricated components away from the jobsite

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

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