The new site in Bradford, West Yorkshire, will produce precision cooling equipment to meet high demand from the fast-growing data center industry.

Airedale by Modine™, the Leeds-headquartered critical cooling specialists, today announced the purchase of a 14.6 acre manufacturing site in Bradford, UK, in response to industry demand for sustainable, high-quality data center cooling systems across Europe and beyond.

As a result of continued growth within Airedale by Modine’s data center business, they have secured the new site, located on the outskirts of Bradford, to deliver increased production, test, office and storage capabilities. The purchase includes 29,000m² of existing manufacturing space, with additional land offering opportunity for future expansion.

The addition of the site to Airedale by Modine’s UK manufacturing footprint will see the Bradford site specialising in the production and testing of precision air conditioning equipment, like computer room air handlers and fan walls. Airedale by Modine’s existing Leeds facility will focus on chiller production, with the move set to increase the company’s data center cooling production capability in the UK by 150%.

The Bradford site is currently in use as a distribution centre. Under the terms of a 6 month license arrangement, the previous owner will continue to operate from there until the end of September 2024. Production of the first Airedale by Modine units in Bradford is estimated to commence in December 2024 once the site has been re-configured.

Investment into the site will include various structural changes to the existing buildings, installation of new manufacturing assembly and test equipment and the development of a state-of-the-art, 2MW test centre. This investment in R&D will add to Airedale by Modine’s already world-leading testing capabilities and increase overall capacity for R&D testing and client witness tests.

The increase in production and testing will lead to new jobs in the area. Early forecasts project that over 200 highly skilled production and support roles will be created over a 3 to 5 year period, with approximately 10% of these being apprenticeship roles. The management team at Airedale by Modine has acknowledged the support they have received from Bradford City Council in driving this development forward.

Airedale by Modine, which is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year and is owned by US-based Modine, has enjoyed continual growth in its global data center business, in line with unabating demand for digital technology. This trend shows no signs of slowing down, with predictions for further massive growth in the industry to meet the demand for AI applications, which will see a move towards hybrid air/liquid cooling systems.

As part of a global expansion strategy, Airedale by Modine has invested in its production facilities and now operates out of Leeds (UK), Consett (UK), Guadalajara (Spain), Rockbridge, VA (US), Grenada, MS (US), Allen, TX (US) and Calgary (Canada).

Adrian Trevelyan, Managing Director, said,

“I am extremely proud to lead this business as we continue Airedale by Modine’s strong tradition of boldness and innovation. This is another exciting chapter in Airedale by Modine’s history as we open this huge production facility close to our state-of-the-art headquarters in Leeds.

“Having available plant capacity is crucial as data center operators are looking to secure production slots in advance as their development plans grow. Although we are in a comfortable position now across Europe and the US, we are receiving strong signals that more capacity will be needed as the demand for digital applications grows.”

Adrian continued,

“The new site increases our production and testing capacity, bringing recruitment and training opportunities to Bradford, replicating what we have done already in Leeds. The support we have received from Bradford City Council from initial enquiry to completing the purchase has been invaluable.”

Further information on Airedale by Modine’s history, innovation and investment is available on their website, click here.

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About Airedale by Modine

At Airedale by Modine, we believe that air conditioning has a critical role to play in an increasingly connected world. We also passionately believe that air conditioning equipment must play a responsible role in an era where sustainability is key to the preservation of our planet. Airedale by Modine is a global specialist in providing complete cooling solutions to industries where HVAC is mission critical, like data centers, healthcare, telecoms, education and pharmaceuticals. Our leading edge products, including chillers, close control and air handling units, are backed up with intelligent software solutions and complete applications and service support. With a strong R&D ethos rooted in sustainability and quality, Airedale by Modine’s 1800+ employees are committed to providing experiences, products, service and solutions that support our clients in meeting their performance, efficiency and sustainability goals. Headquartered in Leeds, U.K. and with facilities in Bradford (U.K), Consett (U.K.), Guadalajara (Spain), Dubai (UAE), Rockbridge (U.S.), Grenada (U.S.), Allen (U.S.) and Calgary (Canada), Airedale by Modine is part of Modine (NYSE:MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions.

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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