Ecolab Acquires CoolIT Systems to Expand Water-Efficient Cooling Solutions for AI Data Centers
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is expanding its presence in the data center cooling market by acquiring CoolIT Systems, a developer of liquid cooling solutions. The acquisition, valued at $4.75 billion and announced on March 20, 2026, aligns with growing demand for water-efficient AI infrastructure as higher-density GPUs push toward direct liquid cooling systems.
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