‘This is a time to negotiate’: Recent AI data center deals signal boom for some Wisconsin businesses

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Over $46 billion worth of data centers are set to be developed in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin businesses are benefiting from this data center rush.
Generac secured a $650 million contract for backup generators for a Hyperscale data center, likely for a major tech company.
Modine Manufacturing landed a $4 billion contract for cooling systems for a data center through 2029.
Stock prices for both Generac and Modine have risen significantly, partly due to the data center boom.
Wisconsin’s strategic location in the center of the U.S. gives it an advantage in data center supply chain logistics.
The long-term economic benefits from the data center industry for Wisconsin are promising, though the sustainability of the jobs remains uncertain.
The state needs to negotiate better terms with hyperscalers for sustained economic growth tied to data center operations.

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