Modine Announces India Expansion to Meet Growing Data Center Industry Demand

Company Expansion - Modine plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, in mid-2025 to produce Airedale by Modine™ advanced cooling technologies and cooling modules for stationary power generation equipment [1] - The new facility aims to meet the growing demand for mission-critical cooling solutions in data centers, following recent expansions in Calgary, Canada, and Bradford, UK [1] - This will be Modine's second facility in India, with the first one established in 2007 for cooling modules in off-highway vehicles and power generation equipment [3] Strategic Growth and Market Trends - The expansion in India is part of Modine's strategy to capitalize on mega-trends like high-performance computing and AI, driven by increasing data center investments in India, Asia, and the Middle East [2][3] - India's growing economy, skilled labor, and enhanced connectivity to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East make it an attractive market for data center cooling technologies [2] - Modine's cooling modules enhance the performance and efficiency of stationary power generation units, which are critical for data center campuses [3] Global Operations and Capabilities - Modine operates globally with over 11,000 employees, providing thermal management solutions across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia [5] - The company's Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments focus on improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, and enabling cleaner-running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants [5] - Modine's Airedale by Modine™ brand invests heavily in R&D to design region-specific cooling technologies for data centers [3]