Baker Group has opened a new regional office at 819 S. 32nd St. in Fort Dodge.

The expansion strengthens the company’s ability to deliver services to north central Iowa, where the company has supported clients from its Des Moines headquarters.

The new Fort Dodge office brings Baker Group closer to its growing base of industrial clients in the region.The local team will provide support in engineering, procurement and construction. It will also provide piping, process automation and comprehensive plant maintenance services.

“We’ve had the privilege of serving the north central Iowa region remotely for many years,” said Corey Jansen, an industrial project manager for the company. “By establishing a permanent local presence, we can provide even faster, more responsive support for our clients while continuing to deliver high quality solutions Baker Group is known for across the Midwest.”

Founded in 1963, Baker Group is a full-service specialty contractor for industrial and commercial clients. With more than 1,100 employees across the Midwest, Baker Group provides a variety of services, including mechanical, plumbing, piping, electrical, custom metals, building automation, process automation, security systems, fire alarm systems and parking revenue control.