Today we’d like to introduce you to Robert Garrett.
Robert, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My wife and I started the company from scratch 24 years ago with one customer, Coastal Hydraulic Cranes. I did all the work in the beginning as well as going to school and training nightly to become proficient in Auto Cad, electrical automation design, PLC (programmable logic controllers) and HMI (human machine interface) programming.
Today we serve over 25 local OEM in providing design, build and installation services.
We also provide general electrical service, repair and installation to over 100 commercial customers.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
In the beginning it was very hard. I’m a little OCD and very particular about craftsmanship… It took 10 years before I could get comfortable allowing others to share the load… I was basically self-employed for those 1st 10 years. Once I brought a few good men on board that I could trust things got much easier. Corey Burgard has been with me over ten years now. Jason Odom has also been here over eight years. Allowing myself to trust them has made things move much easier.
Around 2013 we had approached nearly 2 million in gross annual sales with steady growth and my wife Linda and I traveled the world… Unfortunately, this extended 3 year oil bust has really affected us negatively resulting in a 50% drop in sales… We’ve hung tough and are starting to see signs of a return both with repeat customers and new clients. I’m seeing a potential strong 4th quarter and a much more robust 2018 for us!
RMG Electrical – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We are a fully a fully licensed and insured commercial and industrial electrical contractor. Our focus is on providing quick service for any and all electrical issues from new installations to repairs in commercial and industrial buildings.
R.M.G. Electrical specializes in OEM support for the small to midsize custom manufacturer. We can assist you in the design, build and installation of the electrical controls required for your equipment. We build custom control panels and program PLCs and HMIs to meet your custom application. We have extensive experience in hazardous areas including class 1 divisions 1 & 2 per NEC and IEC zones 1 & 2 per ATEX.
We also have extensive experience in electrical control of proportional hydraulically driven equipment.
We can provide electrical service, maintenance and new installations for your entire operation.
Of particular interest to machine shops is our technical expertise in machine tool troubleshooting and repair of control systems. We are the best choice for your new machine electrical installation and start up.
Mills, drills, lathes, hones, cranes, overhead cranes, HPU and air comp. just to name a few of the types of equipment we are familiar with.
The company is owned and operated by Robert M. Garrett, a Houston (HMEL#722) and Texas (TMEL#11248) master electrician with over 35 years’ experience.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success to me is providing an enjoyable life for my family and our employee’s families. Beyond the financial aspects that we all use to typically define success, I’d say a happy healthy family is success for me.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1304 Langham Creek Dr. #444
Houston, Texas 77084 - Website: www.rmgelectrical.com
- Phone: 2817174957
- Email: service@rmgelectrical.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMG-Electrical-Inc-186363941393327/
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