Faster, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Enters High Growth Data Center Market with Advanced Thermal Management Solutions

Key Terms

liquid cooling technical

Liquid cooling is a method that uses a flowing liquid—like water or a special coolant—to carry heat away from electronic components, similar to how a car radiator moves heat away from an engine. For investors, it matters because it can lower energy and maintenance costs, enable higher-performance computing, reduce the footprint of data centers, and support sustainability targets, all of which can affect a company’s operating margins and capital spending needs.

server blades technical

Server blades are thin, modular computers designed to slide into a shared chassis that supplies power, cooling and network connections — think of them as cartridge-style computers that stack like books on a shelf. For investors, blades matter because they influence a company’s data-center costs, scalability and energy use: denser, more efficient blade deployments can reduce operating expenses, speed expansion and affect capital spending and profit margins.

coolant distribution units (CDUs) technical

Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) are devices that manage and direct the flow of cooling liquids in large data centers or industrial systems. They help keep equipment from overheating by efficiently distributing coolant to where it's needed, ensuring smooth operation and preventing damage, much like a thermostat controls temperature in your home.

Open Compute Project technical

An industry collaboration that creates and shares open designs for data-center hardware—like servers, storage and networking—so companies can build or buy compatible, efficient equipment without proprietary lock-in. For investors, it matters because those shared designs can lower capital and operating costs, speed innovation, and increase competition among suppliers, all of which can influence profit margins and capital spending needs for technology-focused businesses.

rack-level systems technical

Rack-level systems are self-contained groups of servers, storage, networking, power and cooling packaged to work together inside a single equipment rack in a data center, like a ready-furnished apartment rather than buying each appliance separately. Investors care because these systems speed deployment, cut operating costs and influence how easily a business can scale or switch suppliers, which affects capital spending, profit margins and competitive flexibility.

SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, announces its operating company Faster S.r.l. (“Faster”) has entered the data center end market with the launch of a collection of products designed to support next-generation thermal management systems, including advanced liquid cooling couplers. With 75 years of experience, Faster has built deep expertise in fluid handling and high-performance connection systems. This foundation supports its expansion into thermal management, addressing the growing need to handle higher power densities.

“This launch marks an important step in executing The CORE 2030 Strategy and driving growth for both Faster and Helios. Rising energy density, electrification, and the increasing performance of modern systems are making thermal management a critical factor. Our new thermal management products allow us to support customers with reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With this launch, Faster strengthens its role as a technology partner, delivering solutions that improve performance, efficiency, and system reliability,” said Matteo Arduini, President, Hydraulics, Fluid Conveyance Technology (FCT).

The new product portfolio includes Faster’s UQD (Universal Quick Disconnect), UQDB (Universal Quick Disconnect Blind), and LQC (Large Quick Connector systems), compliant with OCP (Open Compute Project) standards for liquid cooling in data centers. Faster’s new product set also features FFC (Flat Face Couplings) designed for high-efficiency thermal circuits across a range of applications.

Faster’s thermal management products are engineered to meet the increasing performance, reliability, and scalability demands of high-density data centers, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments. They support a wide range of cooling architectures, including rack-level systems, cold plates, server blades, and coolant distribution units (CDUs), with each product family designed to address specific points within the cooling loop.

The UQD series provides standardized, OCP-aligned quick disconnect couplings for general-purpose liquid cooling, typically used at the cold plate level, enabling fast, secure, and dripless connections in high-density environments. The UQDB series extends these capabilities to server blades, allowing easy installation and maintenance even in space-constrained configurations, with self-alignment and spill-free disconnection.

The LQC series is engineered for high-flow applications at the CDU level, supporting large-scale cooling loops with low pressure drop, robust locking mechanisms, and vibration-resistant design.

The FFC series delivers clean, non-spill performance, avoiding fluid loss and contamination risk while ensuring durability and consistent operation in demanding thermal environments.

Across all products, Faster focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and easy-to-use solutions, simplifying installation and maintenance while supporting long-term performance in high-demand applications.

Faster works closely with customers through co-design, developing tailored solutions from early design stages through to full-scale production. Combined with strong supply chain capabilities and a direct presence in key regions—including the United States, Brazil, China, India, and Italy—this approach enables speed, flexibility, and supply chain continuity, positioning Faster as a strategic partner for high-performance applications.

Upcoming Tradeshow

Faster invites industry professionals to explore its new Thermal Management Products Portfolio firsthand at TECH SHOW in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 6-7, 2026, at the Faster booth #I090, Hall 8.

About Faster
Faster is a global leader in the production of hydraulic components. With 75 years of experience in the hydraulic industry, the company has designed and manufactured over 500 million quick-release couplings and has registered more than 145 patents. Faster is accelerating its growth through an intense program of new product launches and new applications characterized by innovative technical solutions. With hundreds of employees working at the Italian headquarters, the company’s products portfolio comprises three product areas: quick-release couplings, tailor-made casting solutions, and multi-connection plates. Faster is based out of Italy and has subsidiaries around the world in the USA, Brazil, China and India. For more information please visit: fastercouplings.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Helios Technologies
Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, providing premium products that ensure safety, reliability, and seamless connectivity to diverse end markets including agriculture, construction, data centers, energy, health and wellness, industrial, marine, material handling, and recreational vehicles. Helios sells its products to customers in over 80 countries around the world. Its strategy is to be a diversified, customer-centric global enterprise distinguished by innovation, operational speed, and a high-performance culture. The Company has paid a cash dividend to its shareholders every quarter since becoming a public company in 1997. For more information please visit: www.heliostechnologies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Investor and Media:
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Deborah Pawlowski
Alliance Advisors LLC
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Source: Helios Technologies, Inc.