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Industrial Machinery ManufacturingMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees

Climate by Design International (CDI) designs and manufactures custom desiccant dehumidifiers and critical process air handling solutions to enable dry-air conditions for a range of industrial processes. Based in Owatonna, Minnesota, it originated in 1991 when Tom and Sue Peterson started Concepts and Designs, Inc. in their home. Today, the company serves a variety of niche markets where dry air is essential, including food processing, ice arenas, wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, automotive, healthcare, aviation, rental, and lithium battery manufacturing.

As a mid-sized manufacturer within the industrial machinery sector, Climate by Design International focuses on reliable, tailored climate-control equipment for specialized applications. In July 2025, the company was acquired by Modine Manufacturing Company, integrating CDI into a larger global HVAC equipment portfolio.

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