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Archive: 2021

04.01.21

Harris has acquired HVAC Controls & Specialties

Harris has acquired HVAC Controls & Specialties, a privately-held company based in Garden City, ID. The acquisition ensures customers have access to expert service and business automation systems across the state of Idaho. Read More
04.01.21

Harris acquires HVAC Controls & Specialties

(ST. PAUL, Minn., April 1, 2021) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced that it has acquired HVAC Controls & Specialties, a privately-held company based in Garden City, ID. With the acquisition, Harris will extend its workforce in Idaho – from Boise and the Treasure Valley, to Jerome, Burley, McCall, and Sun Valley. Known for its work in ...Read More
03.26.21

The Real Harris: Meet Mary Becker

What led you to this Industry? “I had worked for a painting contractor for several years, doing accounting and estimating as well as working in the field. After leaving there, I worked in a manufacturing facility and was looking for a different opportunity. My experience with reading blueprints, estimating and accounting helped me get in the door ...Read More
03.23.21

Harris Announces 2020 Employee Award Winners

(ST. Paul, Minn., March 23, 2021) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced its 2020 Employee Award winners across five categories that exemplify Harris: Prefabrication (project and region), safety, culture, innovation and lifetime achievement. The following award winners were nominated by their peers. Prefabrication Project Award: Large Medical Device Company This Harris crew lowered first time cost, increased job site efficiency, increased safety and lessened impact on the owner’s facility. Charged with ...Read More
03.19.21

The Real Harris: Meet Heather Olsen

What led you to this Industry? “I started as a temp with Wasatch Controls (the company that Harris acquired in 2010) and became a part of the Harris family almost 11 years ago. Growing up in a construction family, it has always been ...Read More
02.01.21

Harris named Top Workplaces USA

Harris has been recognized with the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award. This is the first year that Energage, Inc. has taken its regional Top Workplaces awards to the national level. The honor is based solely on employee feedback. Read More
01.29.21

Harris named 2021 Top Workplaces USA

Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, today announced that it has been named 2021 Top Workplaces USA. This is the first year that Energage has taken its highly-recognized regional Top Workplaces awards to the national level. "We want to thank our Harris team for making us a Top Workplace in 2021," says Michel Michno, CEO. "Back in 2016, we started a new strategic plan, ...Read More
01.07.21

Harris names next CEO, Michel Michno

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Michel Michno has been named the next CEO of Harris, a leading mechanical contractor headquartered in Minnesota with twelve offices nationwide. Michno joined Harris in 2015 as chief operations officer, bringing with him over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, including international experience in Europe, Asia, Africa and Central and South America.   His broad background includes skills in building ...Read More