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RACINE, Wis.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today it has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire privately-held Geofinity Manufacturing of Surrey, British Columbia. This acquisition will provide Modine with a full line of innovative geothermal heat pumps in both water-to-water and water-to-air models. The deal is expected to close by mid-summer, 2012, and is subject to customary closing conditions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Quality. History. Value. Efficiency. We see Geofinity as an extension of our well-established ideals to these same customers, with an added emphasis on the residential market. As such, we will be well positioned to take advantage of the increasing shift to geothermal solutions."

Since its founding, Geofinity has emerged as a technology leader of residential and commercial geothermal heat pump systems. Their geothermal expertise in the research and development of intricate products and controls systems is evidenced by their recent 2012 AHR Innovation Award in the Building Automation Category for the aORBa Heat Pump Controller.

Geofinity extends Modineas current geothermal heat pump product range beyond school-only applications to a wider market, one which has grown at a rate of nearly 15% annually, according to Tom Marry, Modine Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

aAcquiring Geofinity helps us expand our offerings to the growing commercial HVAC business while extending our focus on the residential market,a Marry said. aWe have seen a" and expect more a" growth from our Commercial Products Group and this acquisition will help us build further on this success.a

With a focus on the residential market, Geofinity offers Modine an excellent opportunity to expand their distributed-product offerings to an established customer base.

aThe Modine brand is trusted by distributors, engineers, contractors and end users within the commercial HVAC market,a said Matt McBurney, Vice President Commercial Products Group. aQuality. History. Value. Efficiency. We see Geofinity as an extension of our well-established ideals to these same customers, with an added emphasis on the residential market. As such, we will be well positioned to take advantage of the increasing shift to geothermal solutions.a

Geofinity products are used in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications, including single-family homes, condominiums, and schools.

aModine has long been committed to improving HVAC efficiency,a said McBurney. aLike the recent introduction of our Atheriona" packaged rooftop ventilation system, our newly re-designed SchoolMatea" XE geothermal classroom system, or the popular Effinity⁹³a" high efficiency line of gas unit heaters, the Geofinity addition will continue Modineas dedication to efficiency, offering home owners the opportunity to reduce their monthly heating and cooling costs by up to 70 percent.a

Geothermal applications, such as those offered by Geofinity, harness the Earthas renewable thermal energy, stored just below the surface, for the purpose of providing forced air heating and cooling, hot and chilled water, and dehumidification. The system exchanges the natural heating and cooling properties of the Earth between a building and the ground. This transfer of energy is the source of enhanced performance and provides a significant advantage for the environment. Only a small amount of electricity is required to capture this energy, move it and concentrate it into a large amount of afree energy.a

"This acquisition presents the opportunity to leverage Modineas strength and breadth of products with Geofinityas to offer more to our established network of distributors and applied products experts, and grow our business,a added McBurney.

About Modine

Modine, with fiscal 2011 revenues of $1.4 billion, specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversified global markets. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, off-highway and industrial equipment, refrigeration systems, and fuel cells. The company employs approximately 6,600 people at 29 facilities worldwide in 15 countries. For more information about Modine, visit [ www.modine.com ]. For more information about Modineas Commercial Products Group, visit [ www.modinehvac.com ].