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Argan Inc

A builder of power plants and industrial facilities, Argan designs, engineers, and constructs gas-fired, renewable, and biofuel energy projects through its Power, Industrial, and Teledata segments, serving utilities and industrial clients across the U.S. Founded in 1961, the company took a decisive turn in 2006 when it acquired Gemma Power Systems, which became the heart of its power-plant business. A fun quirk: despite the name, it has nothing to do with the Moroccan argan tree or its famous beauty oil — the two are entirely unrelated.