# Gradian opens $60M thermal management facility in Minnesota

Gradian Thermal Solutions opened a new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dayton, Minnesota, following an investment of approximately $60 million. Production began in June 2026. The company expects to increase its workforce from approximately 150 to around 1,000 employees companywide.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-02
- Where: Dayton, Minnesota, United States
- Value: $60.0M
- Jobs: 850
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 500,000 square feet
- Products: liquid cooling systems, chillers, air handling equipment, commissioning products, prefabricated solutions
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Gradian Thermal Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/15121.md)

## Sources

- [refindustry.com](https://refindustry.com/news/gradian-opens-60-million-thermal-management-manufacturing-facility-in-minnesota/), 2026-11-02: "The Dayton expansion is a deliberate investment in our ability to meet the growing demands of mission-critical thermal management applications for our ever-growing customer base."

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