Vertiv doubles data-centre cooling capacity near Padua for AI boom

Vertiv, a US manufacturer of data-centre infrastructure, is investing in its Tognana technology campus near Padua to expand manufacturing and integrated testing capabilities for cooling systems, according to Stock Titan. The company expects to double chiller production capacity in the region by the end of 2026. The expansion reflects the surging global demand for cooling solutions as artificial intelligence workloads drive data-centre construction across Europe.

The Padua investment signals confidence in the Veneto region as a manufacturing hub for critical technology infrastructure. Vertiv's choice to scale production in northern Italy rather than shift capacity elsewhere underscores the region's existing strengths in precision engineering and logistics. The company has also announced plans for a 2027 laboratory to test cooling systems at extreme temperatures, suggesting a long-term commitment to innovation in the region.