Commercial glazer Harmon expanding into Texas

Harmon Inc. is expanding into the Texas market with a new office in Dallas and a satellite facility in Austin.

“Harmon will now serve the strong south central market from its new Texas locations, after having served this market from existing U.S. offices over the last several years,” said Bradley J. Austin, Harmon president. “Harmon recently had the opportunity to add experienced project managers based in Texas, and through these new locations, we will be providing new and existing customers the same level of quality and service customers have come to expect from Harmon.”

Harmon, Inc. partners with owners, architects, contractors and consultants to engineer, fabricate and install innovative façade solutions for the building design. BD+C

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