Rand Solutions UtilIzed
Strategic Sourcing
Engineering
Problem
CoolIT, new to the data center industry, was struggling with limited engineering and purchasing resources making it challenging to bring their products to market efficiently. Initially, they were sourcing custom tubing and couplings from Asia, but their customer required the materials to be supplied by a North American vendor. CoolIT needed a UL-approved solution for their cooling centers that could be built and delivered quickly.
Solution
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Rand’s team identified several machine shops and manufacturers specializing in tubing and couplings, eventually aligning with G&J Steel to secure registered pricing.
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Rand quoted the EAU for all of CoolIT’s requests, ensuring that the materials met the UL approval requirements.
Outcome
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Rand is working closely with G&J Steel to meet CoolIT's latest pricing and delivery requests.
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This partnership positions CoolIT to meet their customer’s requirements, enabling them to move forward with their data center projects while potentially securing long-term business with North American-sourced materials.
