September 17, 2025 - MASABA, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom-designed bulk material handling systems and processing equipment, has announced the grand opening of its new 147,500 sq ft metal fabrication and office facility in Vermillion, South Dakota. The company officially celebrated this occasion with an open house event on October 16, 2025.

The new building, located adjacent to MASABA’s existing 211,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, includes 120,000 sq ft of fabrication space and 27,500 sq ft of office and ancillary areas. The expansion represents a major investment in advanced steel fabrication technology, with more than $15 million in new equipment installed to centralize and automate steel processing.

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Just a year after breaking ground in April 2024, the new building was complete to the point that production was able to begin there in early May 2025. By September 2025, all plate and structural steel processing had fully transitioned into the space. The offices, conference areas, lunchrooms, workout room, and other employee-focused spaces were completed in late September, further enhancing the workplace environment for MASABA’s growing team.

“MASABA continues to invest in our team, our partners, the industry, our community, and American manufacturing,” notes Jerad Higman, MASABA Founder and CEO. “This facility allows us to streamline production, expand our capacity, and strengthen our ability to deliver the quality and reliability our customers expect. It’s also a commitment to Vermillion and South Dakota, where we’re proud to continue building ‘MASABA Tough’ equipment.”

The new manufacturing facility not only expands fabrication capacity for MASABA, but it also enables the company to repurpose its former steel processing area into additional welding and assembly bays, aligning with MASABA’S long-term growth strategy. 

The grand opening on October 16 marked a milestone for MASABA, its team members, and the Vermillion community — highlighting a new era of innovation and production capacity for the company and its partners. “Our new facility showcases cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence in fabrication that reflects the strength and ingenuity of American industry,” Higman adds. “This landmark achievement represents years of innovation, investment, and dedication by our team to advancing manufacturing in America.”

About MASABA Inc. 

MASABA, Inc. is a privately held company that designs, engineers, and manufactures bulk material handling equipment for the aggregate, mining, recycling, agricultural, marine, and related industries. The company specializes in Magnum telescoping conveyors; truck unloaders; portable & stationary conveyors; crushing, screening, and wash plants; as well as with custom solutions. Having its own mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical divisions allows MASABA to control all aspects of the manufacturing process and quality in-house. 

The company supports a strong dealer network, which partners with its customers to deliver systems that are Built MASABA Tough! Founded in three generations of mining experience, MASABA is based in Vermillion, SD, USA. For more information, call +1 605-624-9555, email info@masabainc.com. or visit www.masabainc.com.