Munters Exits U.S. Commercial Market, Expands Data Center Manufacturing
In an effort to strengthen its AirTech business and sharpen alignment with its strategic objectives, Munters will exit the non-core part of the commercial desiccant dehumidification market. This decision primarily affects the U.S. market as it is the primary region where Munters’ commercial products are sold.
Commercial products have been manufactured in the company’s Selma, Texas plant. This facility will now manufacture desiccant dehumidification units for key account customers only. This will allow the facility to return to its legacy strength of delivering high-volume, pre-engineered solutions for this customer type. Additionally, the Texas plant will provide needed production capacity for the increased demand for Munters cooling solutions for the data center market.
The segments of healthcare, ice arenas and laboratories and archival preservation associated with universities and colleges previously served through Munters’ commercial product offering will now be served through its industrial product offering. These systems are manufactured in the organization’s Amesbury, Massachusetts location.
Munters U.S. products are sold through third-party representatives, and those selling the commercial dehumidification product lines have been informed of the company’s pivot away from these products. All accepted commercial product orders with shipment dates on or before Dec. 31 (2020), will be honored, and Munters is committed to working closely with representatives during the transition period. The discontinued relationship with representatives will not impact any of Munters’ warranty obligations for previously sold products.
As part of this initiative, Munters does not foresee any major changes to its supply chain in the U.S. It remains committed to product development and profitable support and sale of energy efficient and innovative products. However, some products will be discontinued and adjustments to demand forecasts will be made accordingly. Contacting suppliers impacted by changes is underway.
