PPC Partners' Integron Launch Signals a Modular Revolution

EAST TROY, WI – June 02, 2026 – In a strategic move poised to reshape industrial construction, PPC Partners today announced the launch of Integron Systems, a manufacturing platform dedicated to advanced modular fabrication. The new entity, operating from a state-of-the-art facility in East Troy, Wisconsin, aims to deliver pre-engineered, fully-tested power, data, and control systems to sectors where speed, precision, and safety are non-negotiable.

“Integron Systems launches at a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Tom Nation, CEO of PPC Partners. “Owners across data centers, energy, manufacturing and other critical sectors are demanding delivery models that are faster, more predictable and inherently safer.”

This launch is more than just the formation of a new company; it represents a calculated response to a fundamental shift in how complex infrastructure is built. By moving critical assembly processes from the chaotic environment of a construction site into a controlled factory setting, Integron Systems is betting big on the future of offsite manufacturing.

The Strategic Play Behind the Launch

The creation of Integron Systems is a deeply strategic move for its parent company, PPC Partners. As an employee-owned holding company, PPC Partners oversees a portfolio of leading specialty contractors, including Pieper Electric, CarolinaPower, and MetroPower. These subsidiaries have built a formidable reputation in electrical, mechanical, and automation services across the United States, particularly in high-growth markets like data centers, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

The addition of Integron is not a diversification away from this core but an intensification of it. It provides a crucial missing piece: in-house, advanced modular fabrication. This allows PPC Partners to vertically integrate its offerings, transforming from a collection of service providers into a single-source partner capable of delivering end-to-end project execution. The new platform is designed to work in concert with its sister companies, integrating design, digital coordination, fabrication, and eventual installation and commissioning into a seamless workflow. This synergy is the company's core value proposition, promising clients a level of project control and efficiency that is difficult to achieve with fragmented supply chains.

This integrated approach directly addresses the industry's most persistent pain points—schedule overruns, budget creep, and skilled labor shortages—by standardizing complex assemblies and reducing onsite variables.

Riding the Wave of Modular Demand

Tom Nation’s assertion of a “pivotal moment” is strongly supported by market trends. The global modular construction market is on a steep upward trajectory, with forecasts projecting its value to exceed $167 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of over 7%. This growth is fueled by a desperate need for efficiency and sustainability in the face of increasingly complex projects.

Nowhere is this demand more acute than in the data center sector, a key target for Integron. The insatiable global appetite for data, driven by AI and cloud computing, has created a race to build new facilities faster than ever before. The modular data center market is exploding, expected to quadruple in size to over $60 billion by 2030. For these projects, speed to market is paramount, and traditional construction methods are often too slow and unpredictable.

Integron Systems is positioned to capitalize on this demand by specializing in the heart of these facilities: the engineered systems. Its offerings include e-houses (pre-fabricated electrical rooms), skid-based assemblies for mechanical equipment, and other modular power and control systems. These units are not just built offsite; they are fully integrated and tested in the factory. When they arrive at the project location, they are commissioning-ready, drastically reducing the complex, high-risk integration work that typically occurs in the field. This factory-first approach also yields significant environmental benefits, with studies showing modular methods can reduce construction waste by up to 90% and lower a project's overall carbon footprint.

A Smarter Approach to Project Execution

Leading the new venture is Jason Borgardt, who steps into the role of Senior Vice President after serving as Vice President of Construction at Pieper Electric. His background provides critical insight into the challenges Integron aims to solve. Having managed large-scale, complex electrical construction projects, Borgardt has firsthand experience with the field variability and risks that can derail schedules and budgets.

“Integron Systems delivers a smarter approach to project execution,” Borgardt stated. “By shifting critical work into controlled environments and integrating design, fabrication and installation, we help clients compress schedules, reduce risk and improve overall project quality.”

This “smarter approach” is a direct challenge to the status quo. It involves meticulous digital coordination upfront, where every component is modeled and vetted before a single piece of steel is cut. In the East Troy facility, skilled technicians will assemble these complex systems in a safe, controlled environment, ensuring a level of quality and consistency that is nearly impossible to replicate on an active construction site. This method de-risks the most critical phases of a project, ensuring that when the modular components are delivered, they fit and function as designed.

Wisconsin's Growing Innovation Hub

The decision to base Integron Systems in East Troy brings significant investment and advanced manufacturing jobs to Wisconsin. The establishment of a new, dedicated facility signals a major capital commitment and reinforces the state's long-standing heritage as a manufacturing powerhouse. This venture is not just about traditional manufacturing; it represents the high-tech, high-skill future of the industry, creating roles for engineers, digital modelers, and specialized technicians.

By focusing on pre-fabrication for cutting-edge industries, Integron Systems helps solidify the region's role in the national supply chain for critical infrastructure. As industries from energy to technology race to modernize and expand, the modular components built in this Wisconsin facility will become integral building blocks for progress across the country. The launch of Integron Systems is a clear indicator that the future of construction is not just about building bigger, but about building smarter, faster, and more efficiently.