Modine has acquired Climate by Design International (CDI), a US-based manufacturer specialising in desiccant dehumidification technology and critical process air handlers.
This strategic acquisition builds on Modine's capabilities in specialty commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, broadening the company's ability to serve a wider range of customer needs.
Modine president & CEO, Neil D. Brinker, said the acquisition advances the company’s strategy to grow its commercial IAQ business with fit-for-purpose solutions.
"CDI brings deep expertise in desiccant-based dehumidification and a strong reputation for engineering excellence,” he said.
“Combined with our acquisition of Napps Technology in 2023 and Scott Springfield in 2024, CDI's technology expands Modine's Commercial IAQ product portfolio to new markets."
CDI's specialized technologies provide critical humidity control in low-temperature environments such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare, filling a gap in Modine's existing Commercial IAQ product portfolio.
The acquisition also gives Modine access to new end markets in food processing, cold storage, battery manufacturing, and ice arenas, and additional manufacturing capacity in the US for air-handling systems.
Modine president of climate solutions, Eric McGinnis, said CDI's desiccant-based technologies are a powerful addition to its portfolio, enabling Modine to meet customer needs for precise humidity control and air handling manufacturing capabilities.
“This acquisition enhances our ability to deliver integrated, high-performance systems to customers in healthcare, industrial, and food processing markets, sectors where Modine is expanding,” McGinnis said.