Article: Thriving over time.(Feature)

Thriving over time

By Allan Heydorn

Long-term view, crack repair focus help Minnesota's Bargen Inc. grow and retain customers

Brad Bargen grew up in the construction industry, and when he started his own company in 1981 he had a goal. "I told my wife that someday I'd like to be respected in this industry by all the companies we do business with," he says. "And today we are. We work with some of the biggest and best pavers in the area."

No small feat considering Bargen Inc., Mountain Lake, MN, does much of the prep work, primarily cracksealing and patching, before pavers even get to the job. In fact, Bargen could be considered primarily ...

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