Airedale by Modine

Providing innovative thermal management solutions that exceed the requirements of the ever-evolving challenges in the global Data Center industry.

About Airedale by Modine

Modine is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions. As part of Modine, Airedale leverages our years of cross-industry experience and expertise to offer global solutions for the Data Center sphere, and beyond.

Behind everything we do lies a commitment to constant innovation for a better, more sustainable future. We strive to build better products that will play their part in creating a better world.

We offer global manufacture and supply of customized cooling solutions for some of the world’s biggest players in data, applying our Data Center cooling design philosophy every step of the way. Intelligent cooling means greener Data Centers, and as data usage increases globally, we apply our combined knowledge and experience to evolve quickly with demand.

Solutions Approach

Airedale by Modine can offer a unique, tailored solution for any Data Center project. We do this with our commitment to innovation and research, which enables us to create world-class products and cooling system design. Our intelligent software is ever-evolving, and offers cutting-edge systems control and management for mission critical environments.

We are HVAC experts: We’re most well known for supplying precision cooling to Data Centers and IT environments, and we use the knowledge that we’ve gained over the years to provide solutions in many other industries, such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, nuclear and agriculture.

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Company History

1974

Airedale International was founded by Alan Duttine and Peter Midgley in the United Kingdom. Airedale launch their first products, the VA5 precision air conditioner and CU5 condenser.

1982

In May 1982 the name was changed to Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd to reflect the increasing importance of export business.

1987

Famous Zephyr and Sirocco close control units launched. Many of them are still in operation today.

1987

Also in 1987, first US units sold - closed control CRAC/mainframe chillers.

1988

Airedale acquires Airedale North America, and continues to operate in the US under Airedale North America.

1997

Airedale's first R&D laboratory opened.

1999

2005

On the back of continued growth and innovation the company was acquired by US based thermal management company Modine in 2005.

2010

World's first concurrent free-cooling chiller with centrifugal compressor, the TurboChill FreeCool.

2014

Also in 2014, Airedale opened an overseas office in Dubai, UAE, in order to support and expand their growing business across the Middle East.

2021

Airedale evolves its logo to highlight the relationship with parent company Modine, supporting its business strategy to become a global giant in data centre cooling.

2022

Airedale now operates from additional facilities including Consett (UK), Guadalajara (Spain), Dubai (UAE), Rockbridge (US) and Grenada (US). This milestone is part of a global expansion strategy and in response to high demand for energy and water efficient cooling solutions for a data centre market expanding to meet the demands of a planet increasingly reliant on data.

2023

AireWall ONE™ is launched. This revolutionary parametric data centre fan array range was designed in collaboration with data centre consultants, end users and contractors.

2024

Airedale celebrates 50 years of innovation. To mark this special year, we released a new “Airedale 50” logo across our website and social media platforms.

MODINE

Modine have over 100 years’ experience and are proud to continue a legacy of innovation and excellence in thermal management solutions.

AIREDALE HQ

A 23000m² center of excellence for HVAC systems design, engineering, production and testing based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

CASE STUDIES

Airedale International are trusted globally in some of the world’s most demanding HVAC applications, delivering thermal management to iconic projects.

1974

Airedale International was founded in 1974 by Alan Duttine and Peter Midgley, both local to the West Yorkshire area in the United Kingdom. Airedale launch their first products, the VA5 precision air conditioner and CU5 condenser.

1979

Airedale moved from their original premises in 1979, acquiring a mill originally operated by L J Booth. The layout was gradually extended including the addition of an extension which was opened by HRH the Duchess of Kent in 1984.

1982

In May 1982 the name was changed to Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd to reflect the increasing importance of export business.

1984

Airedale become the first UK manufacturer to launch a chiller, the ACC

1987

Famous Zephyr and Sirocco close control units launched. Many of them are still in operation today.

1987

Also in 1987, first US units sold - closed control CRAC/mainframe chillers

1988

Airedale acquires Airedale North America, and continues to operate in the US under Airedale North America

1994

First manufacturer to use R407C refrigerant in both chillers and precision AC units

1997

Airedale's first R&D laboratory opened.

1999

2001

First UK manufacturer to produce a free-cooling chiller, the Ultima FreeCool

2005

On the back of continued growth and innovation the company was acquired by US based thermal management company Modine in 2005.

2006

Pioneer in utilising TurboCor oil free centrifugal compressor technology

2007

Pioneer in the use of R410A refrigerant.

2009

Airedale launches first IT cooling system, the OnRak.

2010

World's first concurrent free-cooling chiller with centrifugal compressor, the TurboChill FreeCool.

2013

In 2013 the company suffered its largest setback to date, the company’s factory in Rawdon suffering a catastrophic fire that left the premises almost completely destroyed. However, through the loyalty of staff and customers alike, Airedale survived, operating out of temporary facilities for three years while the Rawdon site was redeveloped.

2014

In 2014 Airedale acquired leading British Air Handling Unit manufacturer Barkell Ltd. Barkell, which has been based in the North East of England since 1981, has established a reputation for high quality products and services which has seen it acquire leading market share in the UK. The acquisition of Barkell allows Airedale to extend its product portfolio to include a range of air handling units (AHUs) which offer data centres, offices and industrial facilities a highly energy-efficient cooling system which uses indirect fresh air as the primary cooling medium.

2014

Also in 2014, Airedale opened an overseas office in Dubai, UAE, in order to support and expand their growing business across the Middle East.

2016

In 2016 HRH The Princess Royal opened the brand new, purpose built manufacturing HQ on the original site. The site is a 23000 sq m state of the art research, development, manufacturing, training and office complex supporting 500 staff.

2019

In 2019 Airedale announced the formation of a European Data Centre Team, aimed at growing their hyperscale data centre portfolio of references across the EU, with particular focus on the important growth areas of Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin. Airedale launch the Azure range of air conditioning products, utilising R32 refrigerant

2021

Airedale evolves its logo to highlight the relationship with parent company Modine, supporting its business strategy to become a global giant in data centre cooling.

2022

SmartCool ONE™ is launched : The new Precision Cooling range with capacity up to 1MW

2022

Barkell has been part of the Airedale family since 2014, and as of 1st April 2022, Barkell switched to trading under the Airedale name.

2022

2023

AireWall ONE™ is launched. This revolutionary parametric data centre fan array range was designed in collaboration with data centre consultants, end users and contractors.

2024

Airedale celebrates 50 years of innovation. To mark this special year, we released a new “Airedale 50” logo across our website and social media platforms.