BRAUN INTERTEC
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Meet the Member: Braun Intertec Each month, we learn from a Chamber member about their business, history, a unique fact, and their outlook
From humble beginnings in 1957 when founder Jack Braun converted his station wagon into a makeshift drill rig, Braun Intertec quickly established itself as a trusted partner on some of the largest projects in Rochester and southern Minnesota. Their local office, established in 1979, provides geotechnical services, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing, bringing both expertise and innovation to the region’s development. As an employee-owned company, the Braun Intertec team takes pride in being fully invested in every project, building strong relationships and delivering reliable results that stand the test of time. We spoke with Operations Manager, Mark Kalahar, to learn more about Braun Intertec’s history, impact, and vision for the future.
Q: Tell us about Braun Intertec. What does your company offer to the Rochester region? A: Our Rochester Braun Intertec office has been in town since 1979, with a long history of completing projects with our partners through the years. We offer geotechnical, environmental consulting and construction materials testing. Many of the largest projects in Rochester and southern Minnesota have had Braun Intertec as a part of the team. We are an employee owned company with a reputation for delivering on complex projects. Q: How did it start for Braun Intertec? A: Our founder Jack Braun started Braun Intertec out of his station wagon in 1957 that he retrofitted with a straight eight cylinder engine and converted the vehicle
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