nVent Expands Liquid Cooling Capacity with 160k Sq Ft Minnesota Facility for AI Data Centers
Jul 31, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The expansion signals a growing addressable market for NVT's liquid cooling products and potential for higher future revenue, supported by AI/HPC demand. While near-term cash flow impact is limited due to production starting in 2027, the multi-site expansion reinforces NVT's leadership in liquid cooling and could attract higher multiple valuation as installed capacity grows.
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nVent announced a 160,000-square-foot lease in Blaine, MN, expanding its data center liquid cooling capacity. This is its third such expansion in three years, adding more than 400,000 square feet and targeting production in the first half of 2027 with over 200 new jobs. The move aligns with rising demand for AI and HPC cooling solutions.
NVT leases 160k sq ft Minnesota site for data center cooling. Production slated for 1H2027.
Third liquid cooling expansion in three years. Adds over 400k sq ft.
New site begins production in 1H2027; >200 employees expected.
AI/HPC demand drives expansion; company leadership notes scale manufacturing.
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