Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has taken a significant step to support the thriving data centre industry in India by inaugurating a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. This facility marks Vertiv’s third manufacturing plant in the country, reinforcing its commitment to the “Make in India” initiative and catering to the growing demand for data centres and supporting infrastructure solutions.
Spanning an impressive 210,000 square feet (19,510 square meters), the new facility is strategically positioned to manufacture thermal management products and solutions tailored specifically for data centres, telecommunications, commercial applications, and industrial sectors. These solutions are designed to meet the requirements of both domestic and international markets, underlining Vertiv’s global presence and local commitment.
The facility specialises in the production of a wide range of cooling solutions, ranging from 200W to 2MW+, encompassing adiabatic free cooling chillers, large custom air handling units (AHU), thermal wall units, a new range of large direct expansion (DX) units, packaged DX systems, free cooling with economiser units, a fresh lineup of in-row cooling units, wall mount units, and rack cooling systems. Moreover, the facility features state-of-the-art psychometric labs to conduct performance testing, a dedicated customer experience centre, and robust design support capabilities.
One remarkable aspect of this facility is its location within an India Green Building Council (IGBC) compliant park, highlighting Vertiv’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Vertiv’s CEO, Giordano Albertazzi, expressed his thoughts on the new facility, stating, that the data centre industry is growing due to global digitalisation and rapid uptake of AI, driving the need for increased capacity in thermal and power infrastructure.
“India’s emergence as a data centre hub in the APAC region is a key reason that we built this third manufacturing facility in India, and it reinforces our commitment to nurturing the country’s data centre ecosystem while also addressing global demand,” said Albertazzi.
Data Center Industry in India on the Rise
The data centre industry in India is poised for substantial expansion, with a projected 678 MW capacity increase over the next three years, reaching a total capacity of 1400 MW by 2025, positioning India as the 13th largest data centre market globally, according to a report by JLL. Furthermore, India Briefing predicts the development of 45 new data centres covering 13 million square feet with a combined capacity of 1,015 MW by 2025, indicating an industry size of $9.27 billion by 2027.
Subhasis Majumdar, Managing Director of Vertiv India, emphasised the facility’s significance, stating, “India is witnessing significant investments in the data centre industry by both domestic and global players. Our new plant with its state-of-the-art infrastructure will help us provide more thermal management capacity, improve lead times, and enhance our ability to deliver tailor-made, large, and complex solutions.”
Emphasising India-specific needs, Majumdar said, “In addition to the global offerings, Vertiv will align solutions with India’s unique environmental and infrastructural needs, enabling optimal performance and reliability. The new facility also helps Vertiv to continue our support of the Make in India initiative.”
