Vertiv Strengthens AI Infrastructure Play Through CoolTera Integration

With artificial intelligence deployment scaling rapidly across the globe, data center thermal management has become a critical bottleneck. Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a Columbus-based provider of mission-critical infrastructure solutions, is making a strategic move to address this challenge through the acquisition of CoolTera Ltd., a UK-based specialist in coolant distribution infrastructure for next-generation liquid cooling systems.

The integration represents more than a typical technology add-on. CoolTera brings specialized engineering capabilities in designing and manufacturing coolant distribution units (CDU), secondary fluid networks (SFN), and manifolds—essential components that enable data centers to manage the extreme heat loads generated by AI workloads. Founded in 2016, the company has spent years perfecting the precision engineering required for high-density computing environments.

Why Liquid Cooling Matters for AI Scale

The relationship between Vertiv and CoolTera already spans three years of collaborative technology partnerships, with deployments across multiple global data centers and supercomputing installations. This established foundation accelerates the integration process while validating the strategic fit. CoolTera’s proven track record in engineering excellence and customer support, combined with a team of experienced liquid cooling specialists, directly addresses Vertiv’s long-term portfolio development goals.

According to Giordano Albertazzi, Vertiv’s Chief Executive Officer, the acquisition aligns with the company’s vision for enabling data center customers to support AI deployment at scale. “This addition reinforces our liquid cooling capabilities and strengthens our position to serve the evolving needs of the global data center market,” Albertazzi stated. The acquisition brings advanced cooling technology, deep domain expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and established industry partnerships that expand Vertiv’s thermal management offerings.

Strategic Positioning in an AI-Driven Market

Mark Luxford, CoolTera’s Managing Director, highlighted the strategic rationale: “Joining Vertiv positions us to scale liquid cooling technologies at the pace required for AI infrastructure deployment. Vertiv has demonstrated the capability to accelerate technology deployment across the industry at the necessary velocity.”

The closed transaction is anticipated to complete in Q4 2023, pending standard closing conditions. While the purchase price is not material to Vertiv’s overall financials, the acquisition is strategically essential to enhancing the company’s competitive positioning in the rapidly expanding data center cooling market, particularly as AI infrastructure demands intensify globally.

About Vertiv: The company (NYSE: VRT) provides integrated hardware, software, analytics and services that enable continuous operation and optimal performance of mission-critical applications. Operating in over 130 countries, Vertiv serves data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities with comprehensive power, cooling and infrastructure solutions spanning cloud to edge environments.