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Zella DC announces new distribution agreement with ForTeck in Chile through local representative Belsol
Zella DC , a global leader in the manufacturing of micro data centres , has announced a new distribution agreement between ForTeck and Belsol , a local LATAM representative .
Since 2012 , Belsol has been a crucial partner for Zella DC in South America , successfully distributing its micro data centres across various sectors including government and defence .
This new agreement with ForTeck marks a significant expansion of Belsol ’ s distribution capabilities in Chile , enhancing its reach and sales capacity in these key markets .
To support this expansion and ensure a seamless integration , Belsol has strategically placed a dedicated representative within ForTeck ; a move designed to accelerate onboarding processes and progress , ensuring that the partnership operates at full capacity from the outset .
“ We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Belsol and ForTeck ,” said Angie Keeler , CEO , Zella DC . “ This collaboration will significantly enhance our distribution network in South America , allowing us to better serve our customers and tap into new markets .”
The collaboration with ForTeck , not only opens opportunities for increased market penetration in Chile but also sets the stage for further expansion into other sectors and regions through an extensive reseller channel .
José Beltrán , Sales Director , Belsol , added : “ This agreement is a major milestone for Belsol . By working closely with ForTeck , we can accelerate our growth and provide our cutting-edge micro data centres to a broader audience in Chile and beyond .”
Tijuana to get new energy-efficient manufacturing facility supporting sustainable data center growth
This investment expand on the established presence of Alliance Air and Daikin Applied in Tijuana as the company looks to support significant data center market growth in Mexico and North America . Construction of the facility is expected to be complete by Spring 2025 with production ramping up in June 2025 .
“ We started manufacturing in Tijuana 20 years ago with 30 employees . We were just a start-up . I ’ m proud to see this force of 1,000 team members who have become exceptionally talented in the design and production of energy-efficient , custom cooling solutions ,” said Luis Plascencia , President and General Manager , Alliance Air Products .
The facility is being built to manufacture energy-efficient HVAC cooling solutions specifically for data centers .
Alliance Air , a subsidiary of leading HVAC manufacturer Daikin
Applied , has broken ground on a new energy-efficient manufacturing facility in Tijuana , Mexico , to support sustainable data center growth across North America .
The US $ 121 million 460,000 square-foot facility is expected to support over 1,000 production jobs and over 1,150 total new permanent jobs in the northwest region of Mexico .
Yu Nishiwaki , Chief Operating Officer , Daikin Applied Americas , said : “ This is a critical moment for the HVAC industry to meet the demand for data center cooling which is increasing exponentially with trends and economic forces like artificial intelligence and insourcing manufacturing .
“ Increasing our current capacity allows us to expedite delivery to help customers meet this demand .”
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