Vertiv Holdings, a company that provides critical digital infrastructure, has successfully completed its acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets. Great Lakes is a top manufacturer of data rack enclosures and infrastructure solutions. This acquisition, valued at about $200 million, strengthens Vertiv’s offerings for racks, cabinets, and integration solutions.
By combining Great Lakes’ expertise with Vertiv’s current products, customers can expect significant benefits. These include easier sourcing of infrastructure, quicker deployment with pre-engineered solutions, improved efficiency with integrated Vertiv power and cooling systems, enhanced scalability for AI and edge computing, and comprehensive support from Vertiv’s global service network.
Great Lakes was established in 1985 and is based in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It has manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe. The company offers standard and custom racks, integrated cabinets, seismic cabinets, and enhanced cable management options for both existing buildings and new construction. This acquisition enhances Vertiv’s ability to provide a full range of products and services for critical digital infrastructure needs.
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“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.”
Gio Albertazzi, Vertiv’s Chief Executive Officer
