Acquisition strengthens the company’s leadership position in high-density integrated infrastructure solutions for data centers and critical digital environments
Vertiv Holdings Co., a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (“Great Lakes”), a leading manufacturer of innovative data rack enclosures and integrated infrastructure solutions. The $200 million acquisition expands Vertiv’s rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications.
“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.”
–Gio Albertazzi, Chief Executive Officer. Vertiv
“We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating new white space solutions,” said Gio Albertazzi, Vertiv’s Chief Executive Officer. “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.”
The integration of Great Lakes’ expertise with Vertiv’s existing portfolio is expected to deliver significant customer benefits through streamlined infrastructure sourcing, faster deployment through pre-engineered solutions, enhanced operational efficiency with factory integration of Vertiv power and cooling solutions, improved scalability for AI and edge computing applications, and comprehensive support through Vertiv’s global service network.
