Production of Airedale by Modine™ Data Center Cooling Solutions Begins at Bradford, UK, Site

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Modine (NYSE: MOD) has officially opened its 14.6-acre Bradford, UK site for producing Airedale by Modine™ precision cooling products for data centers, launching production two months ahead of schedule. The facility manufactures computer room air handlers and fan walls, with plans to construct a state-of-the-art fan wall test center.

The company can now supply global customers with precision cooling equipment from facilities across Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S. Additionally, Art Laszlo has been appointed as Group Vice President, Data Centers, transitioning from his previous role leading the Liquid-Cooled Applications business.

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• Production launch at Bradford facility achieved 2 months ahead of schedule
• Geographic expansion strengthens global supply capabilities across multiple countries
• Strategic expansion into growing data center cooling market

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Art Laszlo appointed Group Vice President to lead Modine's global Data Centers business

RACINE, Wis., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced the official opening of its 14.6 acre Bradford, UK, site acquired earlier this year. This site will be dedicated to meeting demand for Airedale by Modine™ precision cooling products for data centers, with production launching two months ahead of schedule.

"The opening of the Bradford site is another exciting milestone in Modine's expansion strategy to serve global data center customers under the Airedale by Modine brand," said Eric McGinnis, President, Climate Solutions. "Demand for energy efficient data center cooling products is strong, and this capacity expansion allows us to provide our customers with the technology and service needed to meet this unprecedented demand."

As part of its global expansion strategy, Modine is able to supply global customers with precision Airedale by Modine cooling equipment, systems, and technologies from facilities across Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S. The Bradford site manufactures and tests computer room air handlers and fan walls; expansion plans for the site include the construction of a state-of-the-art fan wall test center for R&D activities and factory acceptance tests.

"In addition, I'm pleased to announce the appointment of Art Laszlo as our new Group Vice President, Data Centers," McGinnis continued. "Art previously led our Liquid-Cooled Applications business in our Performance Technologies segment. In this new role, Art will be responsible for leading our global Data Centers business and delivering on our growth strategies. I'm delighted to welcome him to the Climate Solutions team." 

A video showing the new facility is available on YouTube and Vimeo. Further information about Airedale by Modine is available at www.airedale.com

About Modine
At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 11,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

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FAQ

What products will Modine (MOD) manufacture at its new Bradford UK facility?

The Bradford facility will manufacture Airedale by Modine™ precision cooling products, specifically computer room air handlers and fan walls for data centers.

When did Modine (MOD) begin production at its Bradford UK site?

Modine began production at its Bradford site in October 2024, launching two months ahead of the scheduled timeline.

What are Modine's (MOD) expansion plans for the Bradford UK facility?

Modine plans to construct a state-of-the-art fan wall test center at the Bradford site for R&D activities and factory acceptance tests.

Which countries does Modine (MOD) now have data center cooling facilities in?

Modine now operates data center cooling facilities across Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S.