Munters, Lordan to make cooling coils in Texas; Munters to expand Italian chiller plant

Munters said on 11 November 2026 that it has agreed with Lordan, a maker of finned-tube heat exchangers, to form a joint venture that will make coils at a new plant near Selma, Texas, close to the Selma site of Munters' Data Center Technologies business area. Munters says the coils will go into its data-centre cooling products, including CRAHs and fan walls.

Frank Pellegrino, president of Data Center Technologies, says coils are a key part of many of the company's cooling products. He says the arrangement with Lordan secures a flexible supply of coils and related parts, and that the short distance to the existing Selma facility helps efficiency and the environment. He adds that the venture could deepen Munters' own expertise in heat exchange and thermal management.

Munters expects production at the Texas plant to start in 12 to 18 months. Lordan will run the plant day to day, while Munters will contribute staff and supply-chain support. The agreement runs for seven years, and Munters says both parties commit to making and buying a set quantity of coils in that time, at preferred prices and lead times.

In northern Italy, Munters says it will expand its existing chiller manufacturing site to meet rising European demand. It is acquiring the adjoining plot and, over the coming year, plans to build new production lines, research and development capability and testing facilities there. Pellegrino says the work reflects the role of its Italian sites as a hub of chiller expertise.

Munters says it will invest US$9.5 million for a 45% stake in the Texas venture, with Lordan holding 55%, and an estimated €25 million in Italy.