Modine has opened a new 155,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, as part of its strategy to expand production capacity for Airedale by Modine data center cooling solutions. The facility supports the company's previously announced $100 million multi-year investment aimed at scaling operations to meet growing demand from the U.S. digital infrastructure sector.
The Franklin plant is expected to create more than 300 jobs by March 2026, with approximately 430 employees projected within three years. The new facility strengthens Modine’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and enhances its ability to deliver cooling systems for mission-critical operations.
Wisconsin’s abundant water resources, reliable power supply, and cool climate make it an attractive location for data center operations. Modine, founded in Racine in 1916, maintains its global headquarters in the state and continues to invest in the region as part of its long-term growth strategy.
In addition to the new Franklin site, Modine’s $100 million investment will fund a new plant in Grand Prairie, Texas, and expansions in Grenada, Mississippi, and Jefferson City, Missouri. These projects aim to boost manufacturing, engineering, testing, and product development capabilities, as well as support job creation and workforce development across its U.S. operations.
“This facility not only strengthens our ability to meet growing demand for Airedale by Modine data center cooling products, it also represents a strategic investment in our future,” said Art Laszlo, Group Vice President, Global Data Centers.
“Franklin’s collaborative spirit, a strong workforce and support for industrial growth made it an ideal location for this expansion,” added John Williams, Group Vice President, Data Centers, Americas.
