McQuay will expand production at its existing plant in Faribault and one it recently purchased in Owatonna. "The decision is a strategic one, necessary to maintain our leadership position in the hvac industry," said Eric Roberts, executive vice-president and general manager for McQuay-North America. "This move will improve our cost competitiveness, reduce our lead times and help accelerate our introduction of new products by centralizing the air handler business in Minnesota."