Ziehl-Abegg is investing an additional €90 million in machinery, tooling and production capacity across Europe, North America and Asia. The investment is driven by growing global demand for fans used in AI data centres, as well as continued expansion in building ventilation, heat pump and refrigeration applications.
The company is continuing its growth trajectory with one of the largest investment programmes in its history. In addition to the capital expenditure already planned, a further €90 million will be allocated to expanding manufacturing capacity worldwide.
The additional funding will be used for new machinery, tooling and production equipment at sites in Europe, the United States and Asia. The objective is to ensure that rising demand for energy-efficient fans and drive systems can be met reliably over the long term.
“We are seeing highly dynamic growth across our global markets,” says Joachim Ley, chief executive of Ziehl-Abegg. “Demand from the AI data centre sector is increasing particularly rapidly. At the same time, we are experiencing strong growth in applications related to building ventilation, heat pumps and refrigeration.”
Market demand is developing so dynamically across several continents that existing facilities are already operating at high utilisation levels. In the United States, the necessary conditions for round-the-clock three-shift production have been established. Several German sites are also operating continuously, including weekend shifts. The company’s plant in China has been running a three-shift operation since last autumn.
Through the expansion of its manufacturing capacity, Ziehl-Abegg is pursuing two strategic objectives: enabling growth in future-oriented markets while ensuring reliable supply for its existing customer base.
“These investments do more than strengthen our competitive position,” Ley emphasises. “They also help secure the jobs of our existing employees around the world. By expanding capacity across all major regions, we are creating a stable foundation for the continued development of our business.”
