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Inside Dow and Solenis' data centre cooling partnership. June 11, 2026 The new agreement brings fluid monitoring and lifecycle services to data centres using DOWFROST(TM) coolants in direct-to-chip cooling systems As data centres push deeper into liquid cooling, attention is moving beyond the coolant itself and towards a less visible challenge: keeping those fluids performing reliably over time. While much of the industry conversation focuses on cooling hardware and fluid selection, long-term coolant health is becoming a critical operational consideration for facilities seeking to maximise uptime. That focus sits at the heart of a new agreement between water treatment and process solutions provider Solenis and materials science company Dow. Under the arrangement, Solenis is joining Dow's Coolant Care Network for Data Centers as an approved service provider, supporting operators that use DOWFROST(TM) LC and DOWFROST(TM) HD heat transfer fluids in direct-to-chip liquid cooling environments. Bringing fluid management into the data centre spotlight. Direct-to-chip liquid cooling is gaining traction as operators address the thermal demands of dense computing environments. However, maintaining coolant quality over time presents a distinct set of operational requirements. Through its role in the Coolant Care Network, Solenis will provide services designed to monitor fluid condition, identify degradation, reduce contamination risks and support overall system reliability. The company says its offering includes advanced coolant chemistry monitoring and analytics, predictive maintenance programmes, corrosion and fouling mitigation, onsite and remote support services and closed-loop treatment optimisation. These capabilities are aimed at extending fluid lifespan while reducing the risk of unplanned downtime linked to coolant performance issues. Chuck Carn, Dow Data Center Growth Platform Director, says the partnership combines expertise from both organisations to support customers running liquid-cooled infrastructure. "The carefully selected Dow Coolant Care Network supports data centre owners with routine testing and fluid management to protect DOWFROST(TM) Heat Transfer Fluid performance and system reliability," Chuck says. "In partnership with Solenis, we combine their deep data centre and cooling expertise and local service reach with DOWFROST(TM) Technology and application expertise to deliver simple, dependable solutions that increase uptime and reduce operational risk." Chem-Aqua strengthens Solenis' data centre credentials. Solenis' addition to the network also builds on its expanding presence in the data centre sector. The company recently strengthened its capabilities through the addition of Chem-Aqua following Solenis' acquisition of NCH Corporation, Chem-Aqua's parent organisation. That move brought established expertise in cooling water treatment, water reuse systems, digital monitoring and analytics platforms, as well as industrial fluid chemistry and system protection into the Solenis portfolio. These capabilities align closely with the requirements emerging around liquid cooling deployments, where continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance are becoming increasingly important. Operators are paying closer attention to how coolants interact with infrastructure over extended operating periods. Issues such as corrosion, contamination, fouling and biofilm formation can affect cooling performance and reliability if not actively managed. By combining Chem-Aqua's water treatment heritage with Solenis' broader industrial expertise, the company is positioning itself to support data centre operators throughout the operational life of liquid cooling systems. A lifecycle approach to liquid cooling. As liquid cooling becomes more widely deployed, maintaining stable performance across cooling loops is emerging as an important operational priority. Mike Howdeshell, President of Chem-Aqua, Solenis' light water treatment business, believes the focus should extend well beyond the coolant itself. "Sustainable, high-performance cooling is not just about the fluid. It's about how it performs over time within the system," he said. "This collaboration with Dow allows Solenis to deliver a consultancy-first, 360-degree lifecycle approach to liquid cooling, helping data centre operators optimise both the fluid loop and the broader system for long-term resilience and operational efficiency." That lifecycle perspective is now more relevant as operators scale liquid cooling deployments to support high-density workloads. While cooling technologies often attract the most attention, the operational processes that keep those systems running effectively are just as important. The Solenis-Dow agreement introduces a structured framework for fluid monitoring to facilities deploying DOWFROST(TM) LC and DOWFROST(TM) HD fluids. As liquid cooling infrastructure becomes a larger part of data centre operations, managing coolant health is moving from a specialist consideration to a mainstream operational requirement. Company Portals

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Solenis breaks ground on new 60,000-tonne production facility in Beihai, Guangxi. April 16, 2026 By PR Newswire WILMINGTON, Del., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, announced the groundbreaking of its new 60,000-tonne per year production facility in Beihai, Guangxi Province, China. Solenis broke ground on a new 60,000-tonne per year production facility in Beihai, Guangxi Province, China. The investment of RMB 250 million (USD $35 million) marks a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across the Asia Pacific region and strengthens its commitment to serving the fast-growing pulp and paper markets in Western China and Southeast Asia. The plant is expected to begin operations in Q2 2027 and will produce a portfolio of critical materials for papermaking, including polymers, defoamers, silica and functional and process chemistries to meet growing demand in the region. Solenis Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain Eurasia, Avin Krishnan, and Solenis Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Solutions, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, Ted Kelly, together with the company leadership, attended the groundbreaking ceremony along with representatives from local chambers of commerce, partners, and customers to celebrate the start of construction. "Establishing a major production presence in Guangxi reinforces our long-term commitment to the region and brings us closer to customers at a time of significant market expansion," said Krishnan. "With this investment, we are strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that help customers grow while achieving their sustainability goals." Strategic Investment to Enhance Regional Supply and Competitiveness The new Beihai facility will be Solenis' second-largest plant in Asia Pacific, following its Zhuhai site. It represents the first large-scale U.S. papermaking chemicals investment in Guangxi, China's largest papermaking hub. The region has seen significant growth in new pulp and paper capacity, making it a strategic location to support regional customers. By establishing local production in Guangxi, Solenis will: * Significantly shorten the distance to customers, reducing carbon emissions. * Improve service and response time for customers across Western China and Southeast Asia. * Localize production of high-tech products, replace imports and reduce supply chain risk for customers. * Help paper manufacturers save energy and resources while supporting their growth to achieve a win-win situation for Solenis and its customers in the Asia Pacific region. Advancing Supply Chain Autonomy and Regional Development Together with Solenis' existing plants in Zhuhai and Shanghai, the Beihai site will form a three-site supply network to enhance customer sustainability capabilities and create a more resilient production footprint. With this investment, Solenis strengthens supply chain independence, supports China's Western Region Development Strategy and contributes to local economic growth through tax revenue, jobs and industrial upgrading. The information provided in this article was created by Cision PR Newswire, its news partner. The author's opinions and the content shared on this page are their own and may not necessarily represent the perspectives of Thailand Business Directory.