Daikin marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of groundbreaking innovation and steadfast dedication to excellence in the HVAC-R industry
Daikin celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of pioneering innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence in the HVAC-R industry. It brings future-proof solutions to global markets. Operating in over 170 countries and with manufacturing facilities worldwide, Daikin has evolved to become a global powerhouse responding to its international clientele’s diverse cultures and values by providing products and services that harness the power of air to create healthy and comfortable spaces.
Founded in Osaka (Japan) in 1924, parent company Daikin Industries, the global market leader in air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration solutions (HVAC-R), is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024. The HVAC-R leader achieved its best result in its century history, with 4395.3 billion yen (28 billion euros), recording breaking sales results worldwide.
President of Daikin Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Hasan Onder, said, “While celebrating Daikin’s 100-year milestone, we reflect on a century of groundbreaking innovation and growth. Innovation is in Daikin’s DNA, driving us to develop advanced technologies that continually set industry standards. By embracing local citizenship in the Middle East and Africa, we ensure that our solutions are tailored to each region’s specific cultural and environmental demands.”
“As leaders, we recognise our responsibility to lead in technological advancements and promote sustainable practices with our current focus on sustainable cooling solutions to reduce environmental impact. Looking ahead, Daikin will continue to prioritise innovation, local engagement, and sustainability, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the HVAC-R industry for the next century and beyond.”
100 years of innovations
The company was founded in October 1924 as a limited partnership, Osaka Metal Industries. Starting with the production of radiator tubes for aircraft, the company has grown into a successful multinational corporation with both an air-conditioning business and a fluorochemical business, commercialising many Japanese and world-first technologies, including Japan’s commercial refrigeration system in the 30-ies, the first packaged air conditioners in the 50-ies and VRV multi-split commercial air conditioners in 1982.
Today, with more than 120 production sites worldwide, the brand is a leading global air conditioning company, providing products and services that meet the needs of diverse cultures and values worldwide. Our mission is to make people and spaces healthy and comfortable through the power of air.
To celebrate Daikin’s global leadership, a ceremony was held on 21 May at The Symphony Hall (Osaka, Japan) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding. Chairman of the Board and Global Group Representative Noriyuki Inoue reflected on Daikin’s growth to date and expressed his expectations for its future growth:
“From a small factory of 15 people at our founding, we have transformed Daikin into a global company with operations in more than 170 countries worldwide, and I am personally mindful of just how far we have come,” said Noriyuki Inoue, Chairman of the Board and Chief Global Group Officer, reflecting on the company’s growth at the ceremony. Inoue also expressed his expectations toward future growth, mentioning, “With the spirit of learning from the past and applying those lessons to the future, we would like to refine further our technological capabilities, which are the lifeline for a manufacturer, and contribute to society through our technologies.”