The acquisition occurred on December 18th 2024 subject to approval by the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Crystal Air’s sector expertise will boost Mitsubishi Electric’s strategic business offering and will help Mitsubishi Electric Europe respond to increased demand in IT cooling and data centre solutions across Europe.
The acquisition of Crystal Air follows Mitsubishi Electric’s establishment of MEHITS (Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems), that specialises in applied air-conditioning solutions.
Shinji Kurita CEO and president Mitsubishi Electric Europe explains: "Through the establishment of MEHITS, and now with the acquisition of Crystal Air, we have created a strong platform to meet the growing demand in the data centre sector. By integrating our traditional HVAC products with advanced applied solutions and a comprehensive service and maintenance capability, we have significantly enhanced our offering to drive business growth and strengthen our presence in the data centre market."
Domnick Ward, president of Crystal Air explains: "Combining Mitsubishi Electric's manufacturing and product expertise with our specialised knowledge positions us uniquely in the market. This partnership enables us to capitalise on growth opportunities and further strengthen our presence in the European data centre sector."
