Key facts
- Mitsubishi Electric will produce data center cooling systems in the U.S.
- The company will repurpose an automotive parts plant in Ohio.
- Production will include air conditioning and water cooling systems.
- The expansion is driven by increasing demand for AI infrastructure.
Japan's Mitsubishi Electric is set to begin producing cooling systems for data centers in the United States, a move spurred by the escalating demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company plans to repurpose a section of its existing automotive parts manufacturing facility located in Ohio. This expansion will focus on the production of air conditioning and water cooling systems specifically designed for the needs of U.S. data centers.