Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has officially completed its previously announced acquisition of the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group of companies (“Great Lakes”). The deal, valued at approximately $200 million, significantly enhances Vertiv’s capabilities in delivering advanced rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications across data centers and other critical digital environments.
Welcoming Great Lakes to the Vertiv Family
Expressing his enthusiasm for the milestone, Gio Albertazzi, Chief Executive Officer of Vertiv, stated:
“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 customize at scale and configure at speed for AI and high-density computing environments.”
Enhanced Capabilities for AI and High-Density Computing
The integration of Great Lakes’ expertise with Vertiv’s extensive portfolio is expected to unlock substantial benefits for customers. Among these advantages are:
- Streamlined sourcing of digital infrastructure
- Accelerated deployment through pre-engineered, ready-to-integrate solutions
- Enhanced operational efficiency with factory integration of Vertiv™ power and cooling systems
- Improved scalability to meet the demands of AI-driven workloads and edge computing applications
- Comprehensive global service support through Vertiv’s well-established network
Great Lakes’ Legacy and Expertise
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Edinboro, Pennsylvania (U.S.), Great Lakes has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer of standard and custom racks, integrated cabinets, seismic cabinets, and advanced cable management systems. With manufacturing and assembly facilities in both the U.S. and Europe, Great Lakes has been a driving force in supporting both retrofit and greenfield projects, making it a natural fit for Vertiv’s end-to-end digital infrastructure portfolio.
Strengthening Vertiv’s End-to-End Offering
By incorporating Great Lakes’ product range and engineering expertise, Vertiv now stands in an even stronger position to provide the industry’s most comprehensive suite of products and services for critical digital infrastructure. This acquisition reinforces Vertiv’s commitment to empowering organizations with reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of digital transformation and data-intensive industries.
For more details about Vertiv’s solutions and services, please visit Vertiv.com.
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