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Fortunately , because we are all part-employees and part-owners , we can justify the investment back into our business and ourselves
San Antonio and solidify the city as a cultural and historic hotspot .
But , as Greg details , it also served to put Alterman on the map . “ HemisFair ’ 68 was a significant moment in the company ’ s history ,” he notes . “ It acted as the perfect backdrop to display our abilities as a large contractor .”
In total , Alterman completed 30 projects at the fair , bringing recognition to the brand . From then on , it was perceived by Texans as a dependable and reputable electrical contractor , resulting in an explosion of work over the next couple of decades .
Hospitals , manufacturing plants , hotels , regional shopping malls , highrise office buildings . There was very little that Alterman didn ’ t work on .
“ Today ,” Greg circles back , “ we have 1300 employees , with roughly 250 in the office and the remaining figure is made up of our field electricians who operate throughout Dallas , San Antonio , Austin , and El Paso .”
Future focus
It ’ s an impressive story of growth – and this year , that story turns 100 . With a century of history behind it , Alterman is set on celebrating in style . “ We are in the process of building our new headquarters , a new home for our workforce ,” reveals Greg .
Located northeast of San Antonio in a city called Live Oak , the building will come in at an impressive 90,000 square feet . In total , though , the site covers 20 acres , allowing the company to also incorporate an integrated 108,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility .
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