SWEP Expands Global Manufacturing to Meet AI Data Center Cooling Demand

May 15, 2026
SWEP announced a $30 million investment to expand its global manufacturing capacity through 2027, doubling production for larger brazed plate heat exchangers to meet growing demand from AI data centers and industrial cooling markets.

SWEP International announced in a press release a $30 million investment to expand its manufacturing capacity through 2027. The expansion aims to meet increasing demand from global AI data centers and industrial heating and cooling markets.

The investment will more than double production capacity for larger brazed plate heat exchangers. It includes new furnaces, test equipment, press lines, and automation upgrades across SWEP’s five global factories. The company will also expand its North American facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

SWEP stated that the expansion supports demand for efficient heat transfer solutions needed for liquid cooling in high density data centers. The initiative builds on previous capacity expansions focused on workforce development, automation, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

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