Wick Buildings and Summit Contracting team up to expand post-frame offerings

Wick Buildings has formed a partnership with Summit Contracting to combine engineered post-frame building systems with local construction expertise across the northern Plains. The deal gives Summit a broader manufacturing base and extends Wick’s reach through Summit’s existing footprint in South Dakota and Nebraska.

Why it matters: - The partnership pairs Wick Buildings’ engineering and manufacturing capability with Summit Contracting’s local market presence and construction experience. - The companies want to reach more customers across the northern Plains with engineered post-frame building solutions. - Summit can expand beyond its current locations 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 announcement was made July 22, 2026.

The details: - Summit’s current locations include Platte, Brookings, Pierre and Aberdeen in South Dakota, plus Seward and Norfolk in Nebraska. - Jerad Hutchens, president of Summit Contracting, said the partnership supports growth and gives both companies a chance to learn from each other and adopt proven best practices. - Hutchens said the deal is intended to deliver greater value to customers. - Wick president Allan Breidenbach said Summit has a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer relationships. - Wick Buildings provides turnkey solutions that include design, pricing, engineering, manufacturing and construction. - Wick says it has built more than 80,000 structures since 1954. - Wick serves agricultural producers, commercial entrepreneurs, suburban landowners and equestrian enthusiasts. - Wick works with an independent local builder network across 15 states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, eastern Wyoming and eastern Colorado. - Contact for more information or interview requests: Bret Buelo of Wick Buildings, +1 608-795-1599. - Wick’s social links include LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects a regional growth strategy built around combining centralized manufacturing with local execution. - Both companies framed the deal as a cultural fit, not just a distribution arrangement. - The emphasis on continuous improvement suggests the partnership is meant to do more than add sales channels.

What's next: - Summit is expected to broaden its sales reach while relying on Wick for engineered building packages. - The companies plan to grow their businesses together and serve more customers across the region. - Wick and Summit are positioning the alliance as a long-term platform for post-frame building expansion.

The bottom line: - Wick Buildings and Summit Contracting are linking manufacturing scale with local construction know-how to push farther across the northern Plains.