Laguna, Philippines - September 5, 2024 - A-FLOW, a prominent developer and operator of Data Centers in the Philippines, marked a major construction milestone with the recent topping off of its new ML1 Data Center.
A-FLOW is the joint-venture partnership between FLOW Digital Infrastructure (“FLOW”) and AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (“ALLHC”). The companies broke ground on the site in December 2022.
Strategically situated in Biñan, Laguna, the three-building carrier-neutral campus is designed to meet the highest standards of energy efficiency, scalability and security, with a focus on site resiliency and reliability. With the completion of the first building’s structural framework, the Data Center is slated to begin operations in Q4 2024 with an initial 6MW capacity ready for service.
Key features of the facility include:
- Robust and secure infrastructure ensuring operational continuity
- Dual power feeds for enhanced redundancy
- Hyperconnected environment establishing network diversity and flexibility
- Scalability to accommodate future business growth
Key representatives from FLOW and ALLHC were present at the ceremony, together with partners and vendors who played significant roles in the design and construction of the Data Center.
L-R: A-FLOW Chairman and ALLHC President and CEO Mr. Robert S. Lao, FLOW Head of Design & Construction Mr. Raj Kumar, A-FLOW President and FLOW CEO Ms. Amandine Wang, A-FLOW Director and ALLHC COO Mr. Patrick C. Avila, Monocrete Construction Philippines President and Chairman Mr. Manuel S. Mendoza
A-FLOW President and FLOW CEO Amandine Wang expressed, “The topping off of ML1 is a testament to the vision, commitment and dedication of all our vendors, partners and consultants who have contributed to this achievement. Their presence highlights the collective effort and shared ambition that has driven this project forward up to this pivotal moment.”
A-FLOW Chairman and ALLHC President and CEO Robert S. Lao added, “This project embodies our commitment to supporting the growing demand for data storage as the Philippines transitions to a digital economy. We are proud to contribute and participate in this opportunity to provide the country’s need for Data Center solutions and digital infrastructure within the Philippines.”
Monocrete Construction Philippines President and Chairman Manuel S. Mendoza stated, “Without the support of the A-FLOW team, this milestone could not have been possible. Congratulations to the shared success of the Monocrete and A-FLOW team!”
About A-FLOW
A-FLOW is a joint venture between FLOW Digital Infrastructure (“FLOW”), an investor, developer, and operator of digital infrastructure in Asia Pacific, and AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (“ALLHC”), the largest developer of industrial parks and real estate logistics facilities in the Philippines. A-FLOW’s first Data Center is strategically located in Laguna, accommodating a total of 36MW IT load capacity. With the launch of A-FLOW, the partnership supports the digital growth and expansion of businesses in the Philippines, leveraging FLOW's deep Data Center expertise and ALLHC's established record in industrial real estate development.
About ALLHC
AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp (“ALLHC”), a subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc. (“ALI”), is the leading industrial real estate company in the Philippines.
ALLHC is present in six growth areas nationwide through its industrial parks, warehouses, cold storage facilities, and commercial leasing. Among its developments are world-class industrial estates: Laguna Technopark, Pampanga Technopark, Cavite Technopark, Laguindingan Technopark in Misamis Oriental. Its ALogis standard factory buildings are located in Biñan and Calamba, Laguna; Naic in Cavite; Porac, Pampanga; Sto. Tomas, Batangas, and Manila, complemented by the ALogis Artico cold storage facilities in Biñan, Laguna. Its commercial leasing portfolio comprises Tutuban Center in Manila and South Park Center in Muntinlupa City.
For more information, please visit https://www.ayalalandlogistics.com/.
About FLOW
FLOW Digital Infrastructure invests, develops and operates in the key physical assets of the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise Data Centers, as well as network and fiber assets. FLOW offers a full spectrum of digital infrastructure solutions, combined with deep industry experience and a customer-centric approach to developing core and edge infrastructure in Asia Pacific, keeping the bits and bytes of the digital world flowing. FLOW leverages the capital and resources of PAG Real Assets, the real estate and infrastructure investment strategy of PAG, a leading APAC-focused investment firm with over USD55 billion in assets under management, including an existing portfolio of Data Center assets.
For more information, please visit https://www.flowdigital.com/.
Media Contacts
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FLOW Digital Infrastructure
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