Hyperscale Data announces large acre acquisition for possible Southwest Michigan expansion

AI data center company Hyperscale Data announced an agreement to acquire 48.5 acres of land in Southwest Michigan, signaling a potential major expansion that would more than double its existing acreage in the region to approximately 83 acres. While an exact location for the newly acquired land was not specified, the company currently operates a facility in Dowagiac and had previously indicated interest in expanding within the last ten months. Hyperscale Data's Chief Executive Officer, Will Horne, confirmed the acquisition in a press release, stating it represents "a significant step in the right direction for ACS on its path to expanding its footprint in the Michigan area" and demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to Southwest Michigan. Despite Hyperscale Data's public announcement, Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson reported that city officials have no knowledge of any formal expansion plans. Anderson emphasized that the city's information is limited to what was contained in Hyperscale Data's press release and that no one from the company has contacted the city regarding additional acreage transactions. Anderson clarified that it is not unusual for businesses to acquire property without prior notification to the city, as private land purchases often precede formal development plans that would require municipal involvement. He explained that cities typically become aware of such transactions weeks later when property transfer forms are processed. WSBT-TV noted that attempts to obtain further clarification from Hyperscale Data had not yet received a response.