Boyd Corporation has announced a strategic acquisition of the Durbin Group, a move aimed at enhancing its capabilities in liquid cooling system technologies, essential for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data centers. This acquisition would align with Boyd’s mission to address thermal management challenges in data centers, a need that has intensified with the advent of advanced microprocessors.
The Durbin Group would bring a rich legacy of designing sophisticated liquid cooling systems for various markets, including enterprise, aerospace, and defense. These systems can be critical for cooling high-performance computing (HPC), power conversion, and directed energy applications. Financial terms of the acquisition by Boyd were not disclosed.
While current AI, defense, and data center applications primarily rely on single-phase liquid cooling technology, next-generation designs would demand even more advanced two-phase liquid cooling solutions. The expertise and heritage of the Durbin Group in both single and two-phase liquid cooling technologies would significantly bolster Boyd’s development efforts in addressing these evolving thermal management needs.
Boyd’s CEO, Doug Britt, highlighted the strategic importance of this acquisition. “We’re investing in strong engineering talent to expand Boyd’s liquid system design capacity and accelerate our liquid cooling system development. Significant market growth in high-performance data centers and artificial intelligence will continue for the foreseeable future, and this demand requires liquid cooling to scale.”
Innovative Cooling, Sustainability
Boyd has a history of solving thermal challenges, having shipped over 40,000 liquid cooling systems to high-performance computing, hyperscalers, and semiconductor customers. Additionally, Boyd has provided more than 4 million liquid cold plates integrated into 1 million liquid loops to key enterprise customers, underscoring their expertise and experience in this domain.
The integration of the Durbin Group is expected to enhance Boyd’s capabilities in creating innovative cooling solutions that are essential for the rapid transition from traditional air-cooled systems to more efficient liquid-cooled racks. Boyd’s extensive experience in designing and manufacturing liquid cold plates, which are crucial for cooling processors, complements its liquid cooling systems. The acquisition would enable Boyd to deliver complete, optimized, leak-free liquid cooling systems at scale to meet the growing demands of AI and high-performance data center markets.
Boyd is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions that enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of its customers’ operations. Boyd‘s engineered materials and thermal solutions are designed to maximize performance in advanced data centers. Boyd’s global manufacturing operations are strategically located to minimize waste and carbon footprint, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The acquisition of the Durbin Group marks a significant milestone for Boyd, reinforcing its position as a global leader in liquid cooling technology. This move is poised to meet the escalating demands for high-performance, reliable cooling solutions in AI and data centers.
