Area Development
Silent-Aire, a global manufacturer of HVAC equipment and modular data centers, opened its new 146,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. The city is located in the southeast valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Founded in 1994, the company’s portfolio of products includes modular data centers; and custom HVAC for mission critical data centers, industrial, and institutional facilities. The new facility will be home for over 300 current employees and will add 225 additional manufacturing jobs in the future.

"Our employees and partners have worked hard to open this facility on an extremely aggressive timeline, and we are excited to expand our advanced manufacturing presence in this world-class location" stated Co-CEO Dan Leckelt. "We are very proud to be part of the community of Gilbert that has a business environment that is an excellent fit for Silent-Aire."

"It has been exciting to see Silent-Aire, an international company, expand in Gilbert and their growth will have an outstanding impact on the community over the next decade," said Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels. "Silent-Aire has been a wonderful partner to work with and we look forward to sharing the story of their continued international growth from their U.S. headquarters here in Gilbert, Arizona."

"Our partnership with the Town of Gilbert Office of Economic Development has been a driving force behind our expansion," said Dan Leckelt Co-CEO. "Gilbert is a growing community with an adventurous spirit, skilled and technical workers, and a large supply chain, that made this facility a reality."