Wick Buildings partners with Summit Contracting to expand post-frame reach

Wick Buildings has teamed up with Summit Contracting to deliver engineered post-frame building systems backed by local construction expertise. The deal is designed to widen Summit’s footprint across the northern Plains and add more manufacturing and engineering support for customers.

Why it matters: - The partnership pairs Wick Buildings' engineering and manufacturing capabilities with Summit Contracting's local construction presence. - The companies aim to serve more customers across the northern Plains with post-frame building solutions. - The deal could help Summit expand beyond its current service areas in South Dakota and Nebraska.

What happened: - Wick Buildings, headquartered in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, announced a partnership with Summit Contracting of Platte, South Dakota. - Summit will use Wick Buildings to manufacture its building packages. - The arrangement combines Summit's construction expertise with Wick's building system, engineering and manufacturing resources.

The details: - Summit currently operates in Platte, Brookings, Pierre and Aberdeen in South Dakota, and Seward and Norfolk in Nebraska. - The partnership is intended to expand Summit's building solutions reach beyond those locations. - Wick Buildings provides turnkey post-frame building solutions that include design, pricing, engineering, manufacturing and construction. - Wick Buildings says it has built more than 80,000 structures since 1954. - Wick Buildings works with an independent network of local builders across 15 states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, eastern Wyoming and eastern Colorado. - Company leaders cited a strong cultural fit, similar customer-focused philosophies and a shared commitment to continuous improvement as reasons for the partnership. - Jerad Hutchens, president of Summit Contracting, said the partnership creates opportunities to learn from each other's experience, adopt proven best practices and deliver greater value to customers. - Allan Breidenbach, president of Wick Buildings, said Summit has a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer relationships.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects a push to scale regional service without giving up local execution. - Summit gains access to a national brand and deeper technical resources. - Wick gains a partner with an established customer base and market presence in the northern Plains. - The collaboration suggests both companies see room to grow in post-frame construction as demand shifts toward customized, turnkey building systems.

What's next: - The companies expect to work together to grow their businesses and provide more post-frame building options. - Wick Buildings and Summit Contracting plan to expand customer reach across the region. - More information is available by contacting Bret Buelo of Wick Buildings or by visiting Wick Buildings' social channels: LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.