Johnson Controls Acquires Alloy to Boost Data Center Cooling Offerings

The acquisition of the Boston-based engineering firm will enhance JCI's differentiated cooling unit technology.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Johnson Controls International plc, a global leader in building technologies and solutions, has announced the acquisition of Alloy, a Boston-based engineering firm that specializes in combining manufacturing process and material technology to create differentiated solutions for data centers and other mission-critical environments. The acquisition is expected to bolster JCI's capabilities in its Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) product line, which has seen strong demand and a growing pipeline of nearly $1 billion.

Why it matters

The data center cooling market is highly competitive, with numerous players offering similar solutions. The Alloy acquisition will allow JCI to leverage the firm's unique stack forging capabilities to create a more differentiated CDU offering, potentially enabling JCI to gain a leadership position in this critical segment of the thermal management chain.

The details

Alloy is known for its team of engineering experts in Boston who have developed a specialized technology to combine manufacturing process and material science to deliver innovative solutions for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. JCI plans to integrate Alloy's capabilities into its CDU product line, which was launched around 4-5 months ago and has already generated a sizable pipeline of nearly $1 billion in orders. The acquisition is expected to help JCI further differentiate its CDU offering in a crowded market and potentially establish the company as a leader in this space.

  • JCI launched its CDU product around 4-5 months ago.
  • JCI announced the Alloy acquisition on February 19, 2026.

The players

Johnson Controls International plc

A global leader in building technologies and solutions, including HVAC, fire protection, and security systems.

Alloy

A Boston-based engineering firm that specializes in combining manufacturing process and material technology to create differentiated solutions for data centers and other mission-critical environments.

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What they’re saying

“The way that technology is going to apply to JCI product line is specifically and to start with our CDU. We have a great product we launched about 4, 5 months ago. The reception has been incredible. Our pipeline has now grown to almost $1 billion. We've booked order almost immediately after announcing the product.”

— Marc Vandiepenbeeck, Executive VP & CFO (Seeking Alpha)

What’s next

JCI expects the Alloy acquisition to enhance its CDU product line and help the company establish a leadership position in the data center cooling market.

The takeaway

The Alloy acquisition demonstrates JCI's commitment to innovation and differentiation in the highly competitive data center cooling market. By leveraging Alloy's unique technology and engineering expertise, JCI aims to create a more differentiated CDU offering that can help the company stand out in a crowded field and potentially capture a larger share of this growing market.