Airsys opens global headquarters in Woodruff

 

Airsys took a big step to making Woodruff the coolest spot in the Upstate today with the official opening of its new global headquarters.

The company is bringing a big investment and 215 jobs to a small Spartanburg County town but intends to impact a hot industry around the world.

Airsys is a global player in mission-critical cooling for data centers, AI, and high-performing digital infrastructure.

The site will serve as the company’s global hub for high-efficiency, zero-water cooling technologies supporting the rapid growth of AI and edge infrastructure.

The 60-acre campus, situated in the heart of South Carolina’s “manufacturing alley,” marks a major milestone in thermal management innovation, the company said in a news release. The facility will play a vital role in the company’s manufacturing and engineering operations, significantly expanding domestic production capabilities.

With corporate teams now operating on-site, the campus represents a $60 million investment in the region. Manufacturing at the facility is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

Airsys says the Woodruff campus serves as a strategic cornerstone in addressing the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and global data center demand. By centering the development of high-density thermal management and liquid cooling innovations at this facility, Airsys is positioned to accelerate the delivery of next-generation solutions as digital requirements continue to evolve.

“Today marks a major milestone for Airsys as we establish our global headquarters here in Woodruff, South Carolina,” Yunshui Chen, founder and CEO of Airsys, said in the news release. “This investment reflects our commitment to advancing cooling innovation across the entire spectrum of mission-critical infrastructure. We have built a foundation on this 60-acre site that is designed to support our domestic and international customers and partners, Airsys’ rapidly expanding team, and the local community for decades to come.”

To commemorate the opening, local, state and federal dignitaries attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside key partners in bringing the vision of the new campus to life, including Sara Hazzard, president and CEO of South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce, and Allen Smith, president and CEO of OneSpartanburg Inc. The project team featured Choate Construction Co. as general contractor and LS3P as the architect.

“South Carolina has a long history of manufacturing excellence, and Airsys’ decision to anchor its global headquarters right here in the Upstate is a testament to our state’s world-class workforce and pro-business environment,” Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “By choosing to expand their advanced manufacturing expertise and corporate leadership in Woodruff, Airsys is reinforcing our reputation as a global leader in innovation.”

The new facility enables Airsys to scale its diverse cooling portfolio across air, liquid and hybrid technologies, according to the release. From supporting legacy environments to high-density AI workloads, Airsys provides a bridge between current infrastructure and next-generation demands.

Enhancing Power Compute Effectiveness (PCE) is a central focus of the new Airsys campus. PCE is a framework that explains how a data center’s provisioned power is distributed — specifically, how much is structurally available for IT compute after accounting for cooling, electrical losses and auxiliary systems.

By localizing production and engineering in South Carolina, Airsys is positioning operations closer to its North American customers while strengthening control over its global manufacturing processes, the company said in the release, to enhance supply chain resilience and support consistent quality for customers operating critical infrastructure.

“What an incredible day for both Airsys and our community,” Woodruff Mayor Kenneth E. Gist said in the release. “We are beyond excited to officially welcome the Airsys global headquarters into the Woodruff family. They are a world-class company, and we look forward to seeing prosperity and innovation continue to shine on them as they grow right here with us.”

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