Vertiv Acquires BMarko Structures to Speed AI-Era Data Center Builds
The deal brings structural fabrication in-house to cut lead times for custom, prefabricated infrastructure tied to surging AI workloads.
Overview
- Vertiv, which announced the purchase Monday, said BMarko will fold into its Infrastructure Solutions business to tighten supply control and execution.
- BMarko, founded in 2014 and based in Williamston, South Carolina, builds custom steel and wood frame structures for AI factories and data centers.
- The company recently expanded an engineering and fabrication plant to about 560,000 square feet located near Vertiv’s regional manufacturing sites.
- Vertiv framed the move as a response to customers pressing for faster time-to-capacity, greater flexibility, and higher efficiency as AI drives larger deployments.
- Deal terms were not disclosed, while VRT shares dipped 0.73% premarket to $292.94 and Citi lifted its price target to $340 with a Buy rating.