Wick Buildings and Summit Contracting form post-frame partnership

Wick Buildings has partnered with Summit Contracting to expand engineered post-frame building offerings across the northern Plains. The deal pairs Wick’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities with Summit’s local construction presence in South Dakota and Nebraska.

Why it matters: - The partnership gives Summit Contracting access to Wick Buildings’ engineered building systems, which can broaden the range of post-frame projects Summit can deliver. - The agreement also extends Wick Buildings’ reach through an established regional contractor with local market presence in South Dakota and Nebraska. - Both companies say the combination is designed to improve customer service and expand access to turnkey building solutions across the northern Plains.

What happened: - Wick Buildings announced a partnership with Summit Contracting of Platte, South Dakota. - Summit will use Wick Buildings to manufacture its building packages. - The companies said the partnership combines Summit’s construction expertise with Wick’s engineering, manufacturing and building system capabilities. - The announcement was made July 22, 2026.

The details: - Summit Contracting currently serves customers from locations in Platte, Brookings, Pierre and Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Seward and Norfolk, Nebraska. - The partnership is intended to help Summit expand beyond those current locations. - Wick Buildings is headquartered in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. - Wick Buildings provides engineered post-frame structures and turnkey services that include design, pricing, engineering, manufacturing and construction. - Since 1954, Wick Buildings has built more than 80,000 structures for agricultural producers, commercial entrepreneurs, suburban landowners and equestrian enthusiasts. - Wick works with independent 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. - Jerad Hutchens, president of Summit Contracting, said the partnership will help the company grow, learn from proven best practices and deliver greater value to customers. - Allan Breidenbach, president of Wick Buildings, said the companies share values and a commitment to excellence.

Between the lines: - The partnership appears built around a familiar model in construction: a national manufacturer supplies engineered systems while a regional contractor brings customer relationships, field experience and local execution. - The emphasis on cultural fit and continuous improvement suggests both companies expect the relationship to do more than add capacity; they want operational alignment. - The move also signals confidence that demand for post-frame buildings can grow across the northern Plains, where agricultural, commercial and rural land uses support that market.

What's next: - Summit Contracting plans to use the partnership to broaden its building solutions reach in the region. - Wick Buildings and Summit Contracting said they will work together to grow their businesses and provide customers with post-frame building solutions. - For more information or to schedule an interview with Allan Breidenbach, contact Bret Buelo of Wick Buildings at +1 608-795-1599. - Wick Buildings also lists company information on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.