The Harold Higman Fabrication Center

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 significant investment in advanced steel fabrication technology, with over $15 million in new equipment installed to centralize and automate steel processing.​

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.​

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.

“MASABA continues to invest in our team, our partners, the industry, our community, and American manufacturing,” noted Higman. “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 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 added. “This landmark achievement represents years of innovation, investment, and dedication by our team to advancing manufacturing in America.”