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Vertiv Expands North American Manufacturing with New South Carolina Facility
Slice of Manufacturing Team
September 27, 2024
Key Highlights:
Vertiv opens a 215,000 sq. ft. facility in Pelzer, SC, boosting manufacturing capacity.
Facility to create up to 300 skilled job opportunities.
New plant to produce integrated modular solutions for data centers.
Prefabricated systems reduce labor and time-to-market for data centers.
CEO Gio Albertazzi emphasizes the expansion's role in supporting global operations.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote:
"Our global infrastructure solutions business is strong and growing, as the demand for AI accelerates and our customers see the value of an integrated approach to support faster compute deployment."
Our Take:
Vertiv's strategic expansion into Pelzer, South Carolina, reflects the increasing demand for advanced digital infrastructure driven by AI and cloud computing. The facility's focus on integrated modular solutions is a smart move, enabling faster and more cost-efficient deployments for data centers. This positions Vertiv as a key player in the ongoing digital transformation, particularly as businesses seek scalable, pre-engineered solutions to stay competitive. The added manufacturing capacity will not only support local job growth but also enhance Vertiv's ability to meet global demand, further solidifying its leadership in the critical infrastructure market.