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Acquisition strengthens the company’s leadership position in high-density integrated infrastructure solutions for data centres and critical digital environments.
Expanding Infrastructure Capabilities
Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has completed its $200 million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets.
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The move significantly expands Vertiv’s rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications, solidifying its leadership in next-generation data center infrastructure.
Enhancing AI and High-Density Computing Solutions
Gio Albertazzi, Chief Executive Officer of Vertiv, said: “We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating new white space solutions. Great Lakes brings exceptional talent and capabilities that will enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive infrastructure solutions, furthering Vertiv’s capabilities to customise at scale and configure at speed for AI and high-density computing environments.”
Customer Benefits from the Integration
By integrating Great Lakes’ expertise with Vertiv’s portfolio, customers will gain:
- Streamlined infrastructure sourcing and faster deployments with pre-engineered solutions.
- Factory-integrated Vertiv™ power and cooling systems for greater efficiency.
- Improved scalability for AI, edge computing, and high-density environments.
- Comprehensive global service support through Vertiv’s extensive network.
Great Lakes’ Industry Legacy
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Great Lakes operates manufacturing and assembly facilities across the U.S. and Europe. Its portfolio includes custom and standard racks, integrated cabinets, seismic solutions, and advanced cable management systems, serving both retrofit and greenfield projects. This acquisition enhances Vertiv’s end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions, providing customers with one of the most complete product and service portfolios in the industry.
