Why Daikin?

Daikin, the world’s no.1

Daikin is the world leader in air conditioning and heating technologies. Through constant innovation in comfort, energy efficiency, control and reliability, they set the industry standard for quality.

Founded in Osaka, Japan in 1924, Daikin and its subsidiaries now operate in over 100 production plants worldwide and are available in more than 170 countries.

A history of comfort solutions

For 100 years, the Daikin brand has been a driving force for success in the air conditioning, heating and ventilation market. We attribute our success not only to our products, but also to our philosophy.

1924

Production of radiator tubes for the aviation industry

1938

Delivery to the Japanese Navy of the “Mifujirator” refrigeration unit for submarines using fluorocarbon gas

1958

Production of rotary-compressor window air-conditioning unit

1978

Beginning of SKYAIR unit production

1982

Development of VRV multi-zone units

1984

Development of the INVERTER system

1997

Beginning of production of future refrigerant R-32

1999

Wall unit including humidity control

2007

Launch of Daikin Québec

2009

Altherma and Quaternity production begins in Europe

2012

Production of wall-mounted units using R-32

2016

Opening of America's largest manufacturing site for air-conditioning/heating products

2018

Launch of the

2021

Launch of VRV Emerion in North America

2022

15 years in Quebec

2024

Daikin celebrates its centenary

Daikin Texas Technology Park, USA

Located on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, the Daikin Technology Park brings together manufacturing, engineering, logistics, marketing and sales of heating, air conditioning and ventilation products on a single site. Closer collaboration between manufacturing and logistics enables fast, efficient delivery of the products needed to better meet consumer needs. This North American production reduces overseas imports and their impact.

Investment

417 millions

Area

4 millions pi²

74 Football pitches

Distribution
center

1.8 million square feet

including 228 shipping doors

Manufacturing
center

1.7 million sq.ft

19,500 sq.ft. mezzanine

Parking

5,000 vehicles

+5,000 employees

+11,000 indirect jobs

Water reclamation

96% of water used

Sustainability

At Daikin, we strive to meet the world's needs for air solutions by providing clean, comfortable air environments, while contributing through our innovations to solving environmental problems.

We are passionate about finding solutions for the air around us. As a leader in comfort solutions, we know that the air we share is the only air we have. Our mission: to perfect it!

“Achieving our environmental goals is more than just fulfilling ethical obligations... it's something that engages us at the deepest level for the sake of future generations.”

- YOSHIYUKI UEMURA
President of Daikin US Corporation

The Daikin Promise

Although Daikin products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards, without the best contractors, you would not be able to enjoy all the benefits that the Daikin brand can bring to your home comfort.

Installation is an essential step in achieving your satisfaction and comfort. That's why central systems are available exclusively from certified Daikin Comfort PRO (DCP) contractors. Hand-picked, authorized DCPs are committed to providing unparalleled service and upholding professional standards of integrity. Through ongoing training, they acquire the best technical skills for installing and maintaining Daikin systems. Each DCP makes a firm commitment to the brand, and to each and every one of their customers, to provide a quality service that lives up to their expectations.

Daikin University

Waves of technological change are becoming more and more frequent in the industry. As a result of this constant evolution, it remains essential for Daikin specialists to keep abreast of the latest market trends. That's why our goal is to provide product-specific training and the information needed to establish a high level of proficiency in the use and maintenance of Daikin products.