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Sweden's Alfa Laval, with a stock market value of 20 billion, is expanding its customer portfolio with data centers.

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The inventor of skimmed milk promises to lower your energy bill

Alfa Laval, a Swedish company founded by Gustaf de Laval in 1880, has evolved significantly over its 140-year history. The company, which now has over 4,200 patents, is a leading player in various industries and has a market capitalization of €20.2 billion. Winder Holding AG, linked to the Rausing family, is its largest shareholder with a 29.5% stake.

Alfa Laval sees data centers supporting artificial intelligence as a key growth area, despite investor concerns about potential risks. The company's president, Tom Erixon, expressed confidence in increasing its market share, citing the need for better thermal management to meet growing demand.

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