# Vertiv acquires Energy Labs for undisclosed amount

Vertiv, a provider of critical infrastructure for data centers, acquired privately owned custom air handling manufacturer Energy Labs. The deal bolsters Vertiv's portfolio of large air handling solutions for free cooling in data centers and other commercial segments.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-01-16
- Where: San Diego, California, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: custom air handling solutions, free cooling air handling systems
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Platinum Equity](https://endata.com/companies/1087.md) (investor)
- [Vertiv](https://endata.com/companies/14494.md) (acquirer)
- [Energy Labs](https://endata.com/companies/29477.md) (target)
- [Geist](https://endata.com/companies/29615.md) (target)

## Sources

- [datacenterknowledge.com](https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/cooling/vertiv-acquires-custom-air-handler-maker-energy-labs), 2018-01-18: "Energy Labs is a perfect fit, with talented people, innovative technologies and complementary expertise that will help us continue to meet the needs of our customers, while also expanding into adjacent markets."
- [labusinessjournal.com](https://labusinessjournal.com/news/weekly-news/deals-dealmakers-big-buy-platinums-vertiv/), 2018-01-19: "This acquisition supports our growth strategy to find companies that both align with our values and bolster our current offerings."
- [datacenterknowledge.com](https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/servers/vertiv-buys-data-center-rack-pdu-vendor-geist), 2018-01-24: "This acquisition fits our strategy of adding complementary capabilities to accelerate growth in our key markets – cloud, colocation and edge."
- [achrnews.com](https://www.achrnews.com/articles/keyword/17511-acquisitions-in-the-hvac-industry?page=64), 2018-03-08: "The Geist acquisition comes just a week after Vertiv announced the acquisition of Energy Labs."

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