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BLACK BOX ANNOUNCES OPENING OF HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN MINNESOTA
Black Box , a global leader in delivering innovative communication and technology solutions , has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Hyperscale Data Center of Excellence ( DCoE ) in Inver Grove Heights , Minnesota .
With over 30 years in the Minnesota region , the company marks a significant milestone with this new facility , demonstrating its commitment to innovation and excellence in data centre services and the technology industry .
The Hyperscale DCoE is designed to meet the evolving needs of hyperscale data centres , offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to optimise performance , efficiency and reliability .
Key focus areas of the DCoE include complete custom cable management , hyperscale-specific training , quality assurance , DAS and public safety solutions , Logistics-as-a-Service ( LaaS ), server refresh , fit-outs , AV integration and comprehensive networking support .
At Black Box , safety is a fundamental value ingrained in the organisational culture , ensuring the safety of the company ’ s employees , clients and communities . As part of the commitment to safety , the Hyperscale DCoE will integrate safety training programmes to uphold the highest standards of occupational health and safety .
“ With the opening of the Hyperscale Data Center of Excellence , Black Box reaffirms its dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients to thrive in the digital age ,” said Sanjeev Verma , CEO of Black Box . “ This facility represents a significant investment in the future of data centre infrastructure , enabling us to deliver unparalleled service and support to hyperscale data centres across the region .”
Daikin Applied , a leading global commercial and industrial HVAC manufacturer , has announced plans for the construction of a new energy-efficient manufacturing facility in Tijuana , Mexico . In partnership with its subsidiary Alliance Air Products , a San Diego-based leader in custom air-handling equipment design and manufacturing , Daikin Applied is expanding its manufacturing capabilities to support sustainable data centre growth across North America .
The new 460,000 square-foot facility will expand on Daikin Applied and Alliance Air ’ s established presence in Tijuana , Mexico . The facility is being built to manufacture custom HVAC and computer room air handler ( CRAH ) equipment and solutions specifically for data centres .
centres increase efficiency and sustainability in their energy use and cooling situations ,” said Yu Nishiwaki , Chief Operating Officer , Daikin Applied Americas . “ This manufacturing expansion underscores our commitment to help our customers identify sustainability opportunities and achieve , or even surpass , their decarbonisation design goals .”
The new US $ 121 million facility is expected to support over 1,000 production jobs and over 1,150 total new permanent jobs in the northwest region of Mexico . Construction of the facility is expected to be complete by Spring 2025 with production ramping up in June 2025 .
It is designed for maximum efficiency to meet Daikin Applied ’ s sustainability goals and will support the growth of air handler unit sales in North America .
This expanded facility allows the company to better serve customers in the West and South-West United States and Mexico with a single supplier for end-to-end HVAC solutions .
“ This is a critical moment for the HVAC industry not just to increase capacity for data centre solutions , but to help data
DAIKIN APPLIED PLANS ENERGY-EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO SUPPORT NORTH AMERICAN DATA CENTRES
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