Modine, a thermal management technologies and solutions firm, has bought a 14.6 acre manufacturing site in Bradford to support increased production of Airedale by Modine precision cooling equipment used in the data center industry.
“We are excited to expand our manufacturing operations in the UK to serve our key customers in Europe and beyond,” said Adrian Trevelyan, Managing Director, Data Centers, EMEA.
“The market for data center cooling equipment is experiencing rapid growth. Having available plant capacity is crucial as data center operators look to secure production slots in advance to support their growth. We are pleased with the positive signals from our customers about our expanded capacity.”
The Bradford purchase includes 312,000ft² of existing manufacturing space that will be used for manufacturing and testing computer room air handlers and fan walls, as well as offices and warehouses.
The first Airedale by Modine units are expected out of Bradford by the end of 2024. The existing facility in Leeds will focus on chiller production. Between the two sites, overall production capability is expected to increase 150%.
In addition to increased production capability, the development of a 2MW test center at Bradford will be a centerpiece of the new site.
