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05.22.26

Harris Showcases Conveyor Expertise and Longstanding Kemps Partnership in New Video

(ST. PAUL, Minn., May 21, 2026) – Harris, a leading mechanical contractor, has released a new video highlighting its expertise in conveyor systems and its decades-long partnership with Kemps. The video provides a look into how Harris approaches conveyor design and implementation in complex food production environments. With more than 40 years of experience supporting Kemps, Harris has developed solutions that help maximize production within existing facility footprints while maintaining ...Read More

04.30.26

Harris Earns 2026 Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award, Multiple Culture Excellence Honors and Seattle Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces Industry Award winner in Construction and has earned six Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards. At the local level, the Harris Bellingham office was also recognized with a Top Workplaces Seattle award from the Seattle Times.Read More

04.09.26

Harris Recognized as a 2026 Top Workplaces USA Award Winner

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – For the fourth consecutive year, Harris, one of the nation's leading mechanical contractors, has received a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award. The award recognizes organizations that foster strong workplace cultures and prioritize employee voice and engagement. The Top Workplaces USA designation is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey administered by Energage LLC, an independent third-party research firm. The survey measures key drivers of engaged work environments, including alignment, execution, leadership and job satisfaction. “Earning ...Read More

03.01.26

Direct Digital Control Fully Transitions to Harris Brand

Sioux Falls, SD — March 1, 2026 — Direct Digital Control (DDC) has officially transitioned to the Harris brand, operating fully as Harris moving forward. DDC partnered with Harris on December 1, 2025, and added “A Harris Company” to their branding. Since that time, the team has continued delivering HVAC building automation services across Sioux Falls and the upper Midwest while aligning operations and resources with Harris. Effective today: DDC formally operates under the ...Read More

12.01.25

Direct Digital Control becomes “a Harris Company!”

(Sioux Falls, SD) - On December 1st, 2025, South Dakota HVAC Building Automation provider, Direct Digital Control, will become “a Harris Company,” as they begin a partnership with Harris, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Direct Digital Control boasts a staff of professionals who have been designing, customizing and managing facility management systems tailored to the needs of their clients since they began operations in 1994. While they are headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Direct Digital Control also has a branch office ...Read More

11.19.25

Harris Earns 2026 Top Workplaces Frontline Workers Award

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it has been recognized with the 2026 Top Workplaces Frontline Workers Award. The Frontline Award recognizes organizations whose frontline employees deliver outstanding customer service, operational excellence and meaningful community impact. This honor highlights the dedication, problem-solving and teamwork demonstrated by Harris field technicians, service teams and jobsite crews across the country. Award winners are determined based on results from an employee engagement survey conducted by Energage, a third-party research ...Read More

11.05.25

Harris Earns Three Top Workplaces Fall Culture Excellence Awards

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced today that it has earned three 2025 Top Workplaces Fall Culture Excellence awards. The Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that prioritize employees and create people-first cultures. Harris received recognition in all three categories offered for Fall Culture Excellence. This includes awards for Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being and Professional Development. The award winners are selected based on results from an employee engagement survey issued by Energage, a third-party research firm ...Read More

10.27.25

Harris Ranked on 2025 ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor List

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris has been ranked once again on the highly anticipated list of Top 600 Specialty Contractors from Engineering News-Record (ENR). Harris is ranked #41 overall and #7 for the Top Mechanical Firms. This is the third consecutive year Harris has ranked in the top 50 overall on the yearly list. “Achieving this recognition among our industry’s leaders is a reflection of our people and partnerships,” says Michel Michno, CEO. “Our ...Read More

10.08.25

Harris Ranks Among Top Specialty Trade Contractors in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Harris, a leading national mechanical contractor, was recently recognized on two major regional rankings of top Specialty Trade Contractors. #2 on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Specialty Trade Contractors List #13 on the Phoenix Business Journal’s Specialty Trade Contractors List These recognitions highlight Harris’ strong market presence across multiple geographies and its reputation for delivering innovative, reliable mechanical solutions to clients nationwide. “We’re honored to be recognized among the ...Read More

09.03.25

Harris Named a 2025 Top Workplace in Seattle

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – The Seattle Times has recently named Harris as a 2025 Top Workplace in the Seattle metropolitan area. Harris operates a regional office in Bellingham, Wash., serving the Pacific Northwest. Top Workplaces provides employer recognition based directly on employee feedback measuring workplace experience and organizational culture. The Seattle Times partners with Energage, LLC., a third-party employee recognition program, to collect survey information from public, private and nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area to determine this award. “We’re honored ...Read More

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