Cooling equipment manufacturer invests $16.5 million to expand production in Tennessee 

Jan. 8, 2024
BAC has experienced growth in its dry coil and adiabatic cooling equipment businesses, and the expansion will allow the company to make strategic infrastructure improvements.

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) has announced plans to expand production at its manufacturing plant in Dayton, Tennessee. The company, which manufactures and designs commercial and industrial cooling equipment, will invest $16.5 million into the project, creating 63 new jobs for the area. BAC has experienced growth in its dry coil and adiabatic cooling equipment businesses, and the expansion will allow the company to make strategic infrastructure improvements, including facility and site improvements, coil manufacturing equipment, material handling equipment and craneage. 

In a recent quote, Dave Klee, General Manager, Baltimore Aircoil Company, said, “BAC is thrilled to be driving the revitalization of this facility and participating in the growth of the Dayton, Rhea County and Tennessee economies. We are grateful for the support we’ve received from city, county and state officials, as well as the positive response from the skilled workforce in the area. We look forward to becoming an even more significant member of this outstanding community.” 



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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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