QAI Laboratories is pleased to announce the acquisition of Harrington Geotechnical Engineering, Inc. (HGEI) based in Orange, California.
HGEI is a highly regarded, independent, geological engineering and testing business servicing private industry, municipalities, school boards, health authorities, property owners, architects, engineers, developers, and homeowner associations. For 30 years, HGEI has built strong relationships with clients by providing trusted geotechnical engineering and testing services tailored to ensuring project compliance with requirements of the local building code and project specifications. Typical projects include residential and commercial developments, hillside developments, industrial facilities, schools, medical facilities, places of worship, parking structures, streets and highways, pump stations, underground storage facilities, and underground utilities.
Infrastructure Projects
Concrete Testing
Field Services
Since its founding, HGEI has established a strong reputation for providing friendly, reliable, and timely service. The owner’s of HGEI and QAI saw a consistent culture and attitude towards clients within their respective organizations and felt combining forces was the ideal decision to expand both company’s capabilities. HGEI will continue to provide the same level of service that their clients have come to expect with the same employees. Don Harrington Jr. will remain involved with the business to ensure the client experience is maintained. QAI will look to expand HGEI testing and service offerings to their clients.
Mutual Collaboration
Don Harrington Jr, CEO of HGEI stated: “I am excited to be joining forces with QAI Laboratories (QAI). I felt it was important to pass the HGEI business along to a group that will continue to take care of our clients and develop the company’s services. QAI is a leader of the pack in certification and testing services. We are proud to be a part of this company and know that our customers and employees will be in good hands.”
Kent Adamson, President of QAI stated: “QAI is excited to join forces with HGEI. Don Harrington Jr. built a company with strong values for quality and exceptional service that QAI will build upon while developing new service offerings to their client base.”
ABOUT QAI
QAI is a testing, inspection, and certification organization established in 1995 to provide customer-friendly and timely product approval services. Existing areas of business include building products, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, plumbing, modular structure, and gas appliances. Please visit the QAI website for further information: www.qai.org
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