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T5 spins out construction arm, sells operations biz to Salute
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T5 Data Centers has spun out its construction arm into an independent data center-focused general contractor business and sold its operations unit to Salute.
Key facts
- Originally established within T5 Data Centers, the company said the EverOn DCS construction business has grown from $87 million in revenue in 2021 to $1.7 billion in 2025, with 83 percent coming
- EverOn’s team has delivered more than 260 completed construction projects and more than 12 million square feet of delivered data center space across the United States
- New Mountain Capital acquired a majority stake in Salute in 2024 from LLR Partners, which still has a minority investment in the company
- Upon closure, the acquisition will expand Salute’s operational footprint to more than 15GW+ of data center capacity under management across some 150 markets globally, while increasing the number
Summary
Announced this week, Salute has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire T5 Operations. Upon closure, the acquisition will expand Salute’s operational footprint to more than 15GW+ of data center capacity under management across some 150 markets globally, while increasing the number of worldwide staff to more than 3,800 employees. “Salute’s announcement of the deal to acquire the T5 Operations business is exciting for our employees, because it recognizes the strength of our services model and our focus on operational excellence,” added David Mettler, EVP of T5 Operations, who will join the Salute executive leadership team. Founded in 2013, Salute (formerly Salute Mission Critical) is a provider of integrated lifecycle services, such as facility operations and management, quality assurance, technical commissioning, and retrofitting services to data center owners.