Gates Industrial Corporation plc introduced its Data Master Eco hose on November 11 2025, a halogen‑free liquid‑cooling line that is 15 % lighter than existing models and uses a new curing process that cuts energy consumption by roughly 75 %. The hose eliminates natural gas, water, and steam from its manufacturing cycle, reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining the reliability and thermal performance required for AI‑driven workloads.
The lighter weight and lower energy use translate directly into operational savings for data‑center operators. A 15 % reduction in hose mass lowers the load on pumps and reduces the overall system power draw, while the 75 % energy‑use cut in production means the product’s life‑cycle emissions are significantly lower. The hose also meets UL94V‑0 flame‑resistance, low extractables for coolant purity, and compliance with IEC, EN, and JEDEC/ECA standards, ensuring it can be deployed in the most demanding hyperscale environments.
Gates’ Data Master Eco is part of a broader strategy to capture high‑value, high‑growth markets. The company previously launched a Data Master hose in Q4 2024, and the Eco variant builds on that foundation with a stronger sustainability profile. The data‑center cooling market is expanding rapidly as AI and high‑performance computing drive higher heat loads, and Gates is positioning itself to capture a share of that growth.
The launch comes on the heels of Gates’ Q3 2025 earnings, where net sales rose 3.0 % year‑over‑year to $855.7 million and net income reached $81.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share. Management raised its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance and announced a $300 million share‑repurchase program, signaling confidence in the company’s profitability. At the same time, CEO Ivo Jurek cautioned that industrial and agriculture demand remains weak, and the company is continuing footprint‑optimization initiatives.
In the competitive landscape, Gates faces rivals such as Vertiv, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, and Daikin. The Data Master Eco’s halogen‑free composition, reduced weight, and lower manufacturing energy give it a distinct advantage in sustainability‑focused data‑center deployments, helping Gates differentiate itself in a market that increasingly values ESG performance.
"The Data Master Eco and our broader Data Center Solutions portfolio underscore our strategy to lead in high‑value, high‑growth markets," said CEO Ivo Jurek. "As AI‑enabled data centers scale, the need for advanced thermal‑management solutions becomes essential, and we are focused on delivering application‑specific, high‑performing liquid‑cooling technologies that will define the next generation of global infrastructure."
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