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HRG Has Acquired Delaware-County-Based Bradford Engineering Associates, Inc.

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HRG has acquired Bradford Engineering Associates, Inc. (BEA). BEA is a small, privately held company based in Delaware County, and their main office is located at 2710 Concord Road, Suite 3 in Aston, Pennsylvania.

BEA’s core services are very similar to HRG’s existing water and wastewater service group with a specific emphasis on Act 537 planning, pretreatment consulting, infiltration and inflow (I&I) studies, construction management, wastewater system design, and geographic information systems (GIS) development. BEA has a mixture of clients within both the municipally operated and private utility markets.

Jason Fralick

“One of our strategies is to aggressively expand in both the municipally owned and private utilities sectors and geographically across the eastern portion of Pennsylvania. HRG has already established a presence with both employees and clients in the region and we believe there is significant growth potential for us there in the longer term. Southeastern Pennsylvania is one of the fastest growing regions in PA and it has many of the characteristics of an ideal HRG community,” said Jason Fralick, HRG’s President and CEO.

“Our approach for entering a new market is simple: establish a local presence and invest in the community to better understand their needs. From there, we deliver personalized, responsive service with impeccable quality, professionalism, and care. BEA will enhance that process while also substantiating the depth of services and capabilities we already bring to the table,” Fralick added.

Walt Fazler of Bradford Engineering, which has been acquired by HRG

Walt Fazler

As part of the acquisition, HRG has hired all previous BEA employees and will assume all BEA clients and projects within the region. BEA President, Walter Fazler, P.E. will work with HRG’s King of Prussia leadership team as part of the integration and growth strategy.

“I am very excited about this opportunity for both HRG and BEA. It’s a simple way to bring the depth and expertise of a nationally recognized leader like HRG to an operation like BEA that has existing momentum and an established presence in the region. As with any acquisition, alignment of the firm’s culture, core values, and commitment to quality are at the foundation of long-term success; we’re excited about how similar we are in these areas. We’ve worked together on projects and have serviced clients as a team for several years now, and we know what to expect from one another.” said Fazler.

Cory Salmon Recognized as Top Young Professional by Wastewater Digest

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Cory Salmon is featured in the latest issue of Wastewater Digest as one of the industry’s “Top Young Pros.” (Read the article here.) Wastewater Digest is a national magazine covering news and trends in the municipal wastewater industry.

Cory was one of nine men and women selected by the publication because of their accomplishments at such a young age. He is also the second youngest person on this year’s list.

Cory is a  group manager in our King of Prussia office. He played a leadership role in opening this office in 2019, representing us at numerous events and developing relationships that helped us exceed sales goals by 47% in the region last year. He is also managing the firm’s work with Pottstown Borough Authority to replace 21,000 linear feet of Lead Service Lines.

 

Duk Shin Joins HRG as Senior Quality Engineer

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Portrait of Duk Shin wearing a gray suit coat, light blue shirt, and dark blue tie.Hyon Duk Shin has joined HRG as a senior quality engineer in their water and wastewater group.  In addition to his role as a client manager, he will manage technical design standards and staff training related to wastewater treatment, collection and conveyance facilities, and combined sewer modeling and optimization. He will also enhance the firm’s expertise in water facilities planning as well as PFOS/PFOA treatment and distribution facilities.

Duk Shin is a registered professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the planning, permitting, design, construction, and financing of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Water and wastewater practice area leader Josh Fox says, “I am excited to welcome Duk to HRG.  His experience and knowledge will greatly enhance the strengths of our team.”

 

ABOUT HRG

HRG assists with the planning, design, and management of community infrastructure. They optimize places for health, prosperity, and enjoyment with a focus on long-term value. The foundation of their work is civil engineering, but the firm has diverse expertise in community planning and management, landscape architecture, environmental compliance, and sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.hrg-inc.com.

Cory Salmon Promoted to Group Manager

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Cory Salmon, P.E.

Since the firm opened its King of Prussia office in April 2019, water and wastewater engineer Cory Salmon has served as a local team leader and helped to grow HRG’s profile in the area.  He is being promoted to group manager, overseeing all water and wastewater projects completed by the office.  In his new role, he will take on additional responsibilities managing local staff in his service group and performing business development in the water and wastewater market.  Salmon has more than five years of experience in the planning, design, bidding, and construction of water and sewer systems.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Temple University and earned a master’s in business administration from The Pennsylvania State University.

“Cory has played a pivotal role in establishing HRG’s presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania,” Kenworthy says. “He is committed to our clients and to the entire HRG team, and this promotion is very well-deserved.”

 

ABOUT HRG

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a nationally ranked, employee-owned, design firm providing civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services to public and private sector clients throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.  The firm was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ nearly 250 people across eight office locations.  For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.

HRG Opens a New Office in King of Prussia

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Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is opening a new office at:

630 Freedom Business Center, 3rd floor
King of Prussia, PA 19406

HRG's new King of Prussia office

The civil engineering firm has six other offices in Pennsylvania and an office in West Virginia.  It is ranked as one of the Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record, and its projects have been honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies, Pennsylvania Highway Information Association, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association, and more.

The firm currently serves as the consulting engineer for West Goshen Township, the West Goshen Sewer Authority, Northwestern Chester County Municipal Authority, Kutztown Borough, and Pottstown Borough Authority. The firm also recently designed a pedestrian tunnel for the Delaware Canal Towpath under Conrail tracks in the Delaware Canal State Park.

“HRG has been serving clients in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery County for many years,” company president Jason Fralick says.  “This location in King of Prussia will bring us closer to our clients there, and we’re looking forward to growing our team with the talented professionals that call southeastern Pennsylvania their home.”

Edward A. Ellinger, P.E., will serve as acting assistant vice president (AVP) for the new office in addition to his role as AVP in HRG’s Harrisburg office. Cory J. Salmon, E.I.T., is being promoted to water and wastewater team leader and will be the first employee to work in the office on a full-time basis. Salmon has an undergraduate degree from Temple University, an MBA from Penn State University, and five years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater systems.  While attending Temple, he served as an assistant varsity wrestling coach at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and grew a deep appreciation for the Philadelphia area’s culture, particularly its historical landmarks, restaurants, and sports teams.

“I am excited to help HRG expand its presence in this area that I love so much,” he says.

 

ABOUT HRG

HRG offers a full range of planning and design services related to roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, municipal engineering, community planning, land development, water quality, and environmental compliance.  The firm also provides financial planning, analysis, and grant administration services.

It was founded in Harrisburg in 1962 and has grown to employ more than 200 people in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.  For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.