Carrier and Modine Push Forward with Major Expansions
Carrier plans $1 billion for new jobs and high-tech facilities; Modine boosts chiller output
Two of the biggest names in climate and cooling technology are doubling down on their U.S. operations with fresh investments and big promises for job growth.
Carrier Global Corporation announced plans to pour an additional $1 billion into American manufacturing, R&D, and workforce expansion over the next five years. The company said the move will create 4,000 new jobs and power up its efforts in high-tech heat pumps, battery assemblies, and next-gen cooling solutions.
“This investment marks the next chapter in our commitment to U.S. manufacturing,” said Carrier CEO David Gitlin. He explained that the plan is all about “creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing.”
The new funding will help Carrier expand current facilities and build a state-of-the-art site focused on advanced components for its Home Energy Management System. The company also wants to speed up R&D for things like liquid cooling for data centers and climate tech that helps manage home energy use.
Carrier’s workforce push includes its TechVantage initiative, which aims to hire 1,000 U.S. service techs and train over 100,000 professionals in climate solutions. The company has already grown its U.S. workforce by about 20 percent over the past five years.
Just a week later, Modine revealed its own expansion plans. The Wisconsin-based company is investing over $38 million to boost chiller production in Grenada, Mississippi, creating more than 450 jobs through 2028. The new production is set to start later this summer.
“Increasing our capacity to manufacture data center cooling equipment is just one example of how we’re executing on our strategy to evolve our portfolio for long-term growth,” said Neil Brinker, Modine’s CEO.
The Grenada facility will see building upgrades, expanded product lines, and enhanced testing labs. Modine said the investment is aimed squarely at the booming demand for data center cooling from hyperscale and co-location customers.
Eric McGinnis, Modine’s Climate Solutions president, said the Grenada site will join a growing network of global facilities, adding, “We’re already serving data center customers worldwide from facilities in Canada, Spain, and the UK. And, we’re looking forward to the first product coming off the lines in the coming months at our new facility in India.”
For both companies, these moves are about more than just new buildings and jobs — they’re betting on a future where smarter, cleaner climate tech is in high demand. As Art Laszlo, Modine’s data center VP, put it, “With Airedale by Modine technologies, global customers have a one-stop shop for mission-critical cooling solutions.”
Carrier and Modine are sending a clear message: American manufacturing is gearing up for the challenges — and opportunities — of a new energy era.
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