Thermo Bond expands modular data center operations in South Dakota

Thermo Bond Buildings announced expansion to Beresford and a new location in Brandon, South Dakota, and expects to add more than 50 jobs in 2026.

• Expansion and hiring: Thermo Bond is expanding operations into Beresford and moved into Encore Park in Brandon (repurposed former Hegg Modular building); the company expects to add more than 50 jobs in 2026 and has grown to more than 600 employees, including 200+ new jobs in the Sioux Metro area in the past year.
• Background and operations details: Founded in 1987 in Elk Point to serve wireless and telecom, Thermo Bond builds precast concrete modular data center shelters (typical unit 12-by-36-feet, hurricane-resistant) and a lightweight non-concrete shelter; plants operate in Elk Point, SD and Elkhart, IN.
  • Event: Sioux Metro Growth Summit — Dec. 9, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sanford Event Barn, Sioux Falls; subject/agenda: “Energizing Tomorrow” (deep dive into energy/data infrastructure opportunities).