Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit

Johnson Controls has announced the formation of a dedicated Global Data Centre Solutions organisation. This newly created entity aims to respond to the increasing demand for integrated, energy-efficient data centre solutions coupled with superior service.

The new organisation will be led by Todd Grabowski, who has been appointed as president of Global Data Centre Solutions. Grabowski, who has over 30 years of experience at Johnson Controls, will report directly to Chairman and CEO George Oliver. Previously, Grabowski served as vice president and general manager for HVACR, a role he will continue to oversee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University.

"Over the last few years, we have been investing and building momentum in the data centre market to establish Johnson Controls' leading position," said Oliver. "It is clear our offering is resonating with customers, and we are now taking further steps to capture the growth opportunity ahead of us. Todd and his team will prioritise offering our full suite of smart building technologies—coupling our unique set of energy-efficient, sustainable, and safe data centre solutions with unmatched service—to meet increasing demand and drive Johnson Controls' continued growth and value creation."

Johnson Controls' products and solutions are already operational in some of the world's most demanding data centres. The company offers a unique portfolio of integrated solutions designed to minimise costs, maximise efficiency, and optimise timing for data centre owners. Due to its ongoing innovation efforts and strategic advantages, the firm believes it is well-positioned to capitalise on the rapid growth in the data centre market.

The company's strategic advantages include the development of leading technologies in air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, which support the ongoing growth in cooling demand. Additionally, Johnson Controls has made significant investments in Research and Development (R&D) and world-class test laboratories. These investments allow the company to design, build, test, and demonstrate equipment performance, thereby accelerating the pace of innovation.

Another pillar of Johnson Controls' strategy is building leading domain expertise to deliver complete package solutions that drive outcomes while providing service for the entire lifecycle of assets. "Solving customer problems today and in the future is what we do best at Johnson Controls," said Grabowski. "We have optimised our investments and solutions to ensure we are uniquely qualified to provide the differentiated outcomes data centre customers need and expect from an industry leader like Johnson Controls. Our global footprint allows us to scale and deploy these solutions wherever they are needed and earn long-term connections with those customers through our unparalleled service offerings."