Modine Expands Data Center Cooling Workforce with 300 New Roles
Event summary
- Modine is hiring 300 new roles to support its growing data center cooling business in Franklin, WI.
- The company opened a 153,000-square-foot plant in Franklin in September 2025 to manufacture Airedale data center cooling systems.
- Production assembler positions start at $23 per hour, with an additional $1-per-hour premium for second shift.
- Modine will host a hiring fair on September 24, 2026, to fill these positions.
The big picture
Modine's expansion reflects the rapidly growing U.S. data center market, which is driving demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions. The company's investment in manufacturing capacity across multiple facilities underscores its strategic focus on thermal management technology. This move positions Modine to capitalize on the increasing need for sustainable data center operations, a trend likely to continue as digital infrastructure expands.
What we're watching
- Demand Growth
- How sustained demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions will impact Modine's production capacity and workforce needs.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Modine can successfully scale its manufacturing operations to meet increasing demand.
- Competitive Dynamics
- The pace at which competitors respond to Modine's expansion in the data center cooling market.
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