1924 Kobo Yamada establishes Osaka Metal Industry Co.
Daikin Air Conditioning
1924 A new manufacturing plant is built in the city.
1924 Kobayashi Yamada establishes Osaka Metal Industry Co.
1924 Establishment of Osaka Metals Industry Co., Ltd. and development of company logo:
1924 Successful synthesis of fluorocarbon compounds and mass production started in 1942.
1924 Establishment of Yodogawa Works in Mishima-gun, Osaka Prefecture (now Settsu City).
1929 Started production of Rational oil injectors.
1934 Establishment of Osaka Metal Industry Co., Ltd. and creation of company logo:
Development of methyl chloride type 1 HP freezer, named Mitsufuji Freezer.
1935 Successfully synthesized fluorocarbons for the first time and started mass production in 1942.
1937 The Sakai Plant was built in Sakai City.
1941 The Yodogawa Plant was established in Mishima-gun, Osaka Prefecture (now Settsu City).
Succeeded in developing Japan's first fluorocarbon (refrigerant).
1951 The history of commercial air conditioning in Japan began with the birth of Japan's first commercial cabinet unit at Daikin.
1958 Daikin established its corporate program of "The Highest Reputation," "Progressive Management," and "Bright People".
Domestic air-conditioners with rotary compressors were introduced to the Japanese domestic market for the first time. Daikin officially entered the home air conditioning market.
1959 Polyflon M11, a polymer with advanced molecular weight, is developed.
1960s
1962 Production of centrifugal freezers begins.
1963 The Kaneoka Plant was newly constructed.
Started development of fluorine resin "Neo Flon" and succeeded in 1974.
Osaka Metal Industry Co., Ltd. was renamed Daikin Industries, Ltd.
1965 President Chao Yamada is inaugurated as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Vice President Yoshio Tsuchiya is inaugurated as President of the Board of Directors.
1969 Successfully developed the first centralized air conditioner for home use (a multi-connected air conditioning system with one outdoor unit linked to multiple indoor units), which has been known worldwide for more than 40 years.
The dual-purpose home air conditioner for heating and cooling was launched in Japan, which utilized Freon Thermal (refrigerant heating subsidized heaters in the case of warm air) technology patented in eight countries around the world.
1970s
1970 Shiga Manufacturing was established in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and began production of home air conditioners. DAI-EL", a fluorine rubber, is developed.
1972 "Daikin Europe N.V." is established in Ostend, Belgium.
Begins mass production of fluorocarbons.
1978 Successful localization of fluoropolymer "Neoflon Film".
1980 A new model of thin ceiling-suspended type with intelligent control with special functions and a thickness of only 19.8cm for indoor units was launched in Japan.
1981 Succeeded in developing an ultra-thin refrigeration unit for sea containers.
1982 Japan's first VRV intelligent central air-conditioning system (hereinafter referred to as VRV) was born in Daikin, ushering in a new era of multi-connected air-conditioning systems for buildings. VRV stands for Variable Refrigerant Volume, and the system realizes cooling or heating by direct evaporation or condensation of refrigerant, effectively reducing the need for conventional central air-conditioning. Reduced the traditional central air conditioning necessary circulating water pumps, fans and other power required to move the heat, while realizing the system's independent control of the zones, in 1982 after the market has won a wide range of affirmation, the market response is extremely enthusiastic.
1983 VRV won two annual awards, the Japan Refrigeration Association's Technology Award and the Japan Machinery Federation's Excellence in Energy Conservation Award.
1983 The Kashima Plant is built in Kashima-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, and production of fluorocarbons and fluoroplastics begins.
1990s
1990 "Daikin Industries (Thailand) Ltd." was established in Thailand and started manufacturing air conditioners from 1991.
1991 Fluorochemical manufacturing and sales company "Daikin America, Inc" and "MDA Manufacturing" were established in the U.S.A., and started production in 1994.
The Kashima Plant added HFC-134a production facilities and began production. A stereo parking lot device with low noise and high safety was introduced to the market.
1993 Establishment of the "Code of Conduct for Global Environmental Protection".
1997 All factories in Japan (Yodogawa, Shiga, and Kashima) acquired ISO 14001 certification, an international standard for environmental protection.
1997 A joint venture company, Huizhou Daikin Mishi Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. is established in Huizhou, China, and production of single-screw chiller units begins.
Development of VRV air-conditioning systems utilizing R407C, a new refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer.
Daikin Fluorine Coatings (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is established in Shanghai, China, and begins production of fluorine coatings in China.
"Daikin Chemicals (Hong Kong) Limited" is established in Hong Kong SAR, China.
The world's first commercialized HFC-32 production line was launched at Daikin.
1998 "Daikin Chemical International Trading (Shanghai) Co.
The Sky Air Super Inverter 60 Series, which saves up to 60% of electricity consumption, was launched, and won the first "Energy Saving Award" in the industry for a commercial air conditioner (Director of the Office of Resources and Energy).
1999 The first group environmental conference was held.
Daikin was the first company in Japan to exceed 5,000,000 units of commercial air conditioners, and had the largest market share in Japan.
Daikin's revolutionary product "うるるとさらら" (滋潤润润-凉爽爽) was born in the history of Daikin's home appliances, an air-conditioning unit that combines dehumidification with humidification, uses a new environmentally friendly refrigerant, and has outstanding energy-saving qualities, making it a bestseller in Japan to this day.
Established Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe HandelsGmbH in Vienna, Austria as a sales company for Central Europe
Established Formosa Plastics Daikin Precision Chemicals Co.
2000s
Sales of Super Inverter ZEAS, an environmentally friendly refrigerant that saves up to 70% of energy, began in 2000.
Established a 24-hour, 365-day service system for air conditioning and refrigeration units.
Daikin AC Spain S.A. is established in Madrid, Spain. Established a direct sales system in major European markets.
An air conditioner manufacturing and sales company was established in Rajasthan, India.
Established an air conditioner sales company in Buenos Aires, Argenti, in 2001.
Established a compressor manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand.
Established Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd. in Changshu, China, and officially started production in 2003, realizing the localization of refrigerant production and supply.
In the same year, Daikin (China) Investment Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing as an umbrella company in China, with branches in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
In 2002, Reiyuki Inoue was inaugurated as Chairman and CEO of Daikin.
In 2003, the world's largest capacity variable refrigerant multi-connected system (48HP VRV series) was launched.
The VRV-Q series, a renewal VRV series that utilizes a building's existing refrigerant piping, was launched in Japan.
Daikin Air Conditioning Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Daikin Air Conditioning Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Daikin Air Conditioning Technology (Guangzhou) Co.
The Daikin Tsinghua R&D Center was established at Tsinghua University.
Established Daikin Electromechanical Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou, China, which mainly manufactures compressors.
In 2004, a local subsidiary was established in New York, U.S.A., to re-enter the North American market.
Daikin Electric Machinery (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was established in Suzhou, China to manufacture motors.
In 2005, VRV sales exceeded 800,000 units globally, winning many fans with its extraordinary charm.
Rapid growth
2006 Acquisition of Malaysia-based Orwell Group (OYL), which owns world-renowned brands such as MacWhite and AAF. This acquisition enabled the Daikin Group to jump to the second place in the world in terms of sales.
2006 Launched VRV III, a new generation of intelligent central air-conditioning systems, which dramatically improved energy efficiency. Launched the heat pump heating system Altherma in Europe, marking Daikin's formal entry into the European residential heating market. The heat energy obtained through air-source heat pump technology is recognized as a "renewable energy source" in Europe. CONVENI-PACK ZEAS-AC, a refrigeration and air-conditioning system for convenience stores, won the Environmental Product of the Year Award at the third annual Refrigeration Industry Awards in the UK.
Launches Altherma, a heat pump heating system in Europe, and officially enters the European heating market.
2007 Clear Force, the industry's first air cleaner with humidifying and dehumidifying functions, was launched in Japan, combining humidifying, dehumidifying, air purifying and deodorizing functions. DESICA, the industry's first waterless piping humidifier, was launched in Japan, realizing independent control of temperature and humidity.
In 2007, Daikin Refrigeration (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was established to manufacture freezers for sea containers.
DESICA, a waterless piping humidifier, was launched in Japan, realizing separate control of temperature and humidity.
The HTO ECO VRV with two-stage compression technology was launched in Japan, and the system, which can be operated even in an outdoor environment of -25 degrees Celsius, was awarded the "Japan Resources and Energy Agency Governor's Prize" in the same year.
2008 Daikin's development of a network system for recovering and disposing of fluorocarbons won Japan's "11th Ozone Layer Protection and Prevention of Global Warming Grand Prize-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award," and it was the first in Japan's air-conditioning industry to obtain the ECO-FAST certification for energy-saving companies. The first company in the Japanese air conditioning industry to obtain the ECO-FAST energy-saving company certification. Daikin's "Energy Saver" air conditioning management system won the Japan Energy Conservation Product Award (Minister of the Environment Award).
In 2008, Daikin acquired Rotex Heating Systems GmbH, a German manufacturer and distributor of boilers, solar power, and underfloor heating, and established a leading position in the European residential heating market.
Entered into a global strategic cooperation agreement with Gree Electric Appliances in China, and established Zhuhai Gree Daikin Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co.
The first in the Japanese air-conditioning industry to obtain the ECO-FAST energy-saving company certification.
Daikin's "Energy Saver" air conditioning management system was awarded the Minister of the Environment Prize, Japan's grand prize for energy-saving products.
In 2009, the Daikin MacWhite Central Air Conditioning R&D Center was established in Minnesota, USA, as a large central air conditioning research and development base for the world.
2009 The DESICA system, a commercial waterless ducted humidifier, was awarded the Japan Energy Conservation Award 2008 - Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award.
Commercial DESICA system won the Japan 2008 Energy Conservation Award - Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award.
In 2010, its global sales surpassed Carrier for the first time to become the world's largest brand in air conditioner sales.
Established its first technology development and research center outside of Japan in Shanghai, China.
Established Daikin Hydraulics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou, China, to research, develop, manufacture and sell products related to hydraulic machinery.
Operation of the production base in Rajasthan, India, for VRV systems and water-cooled central air conditioners.
2010 Daikin America won four awards at the 2010 International Air Conditioning and HVAC Equipment Show. The VRVIII-C won the Heating Award (good heating at low temperatures), Quaternity, Altherm (home heating products), and the VRVIII received Honorable Mention awards in the Indoor Air Quality category, the Green Building category, and the Refrigeration category, respectively.
The energy-saving inverter commercial air conditioner Eco-ZEAS80 was launched in Japan for stores and office buildings, which has an extensive lineup of 15 types and 368 models.
In Europe, the MEGA Altherma was launched, which is designed to meet the environmental and room type factors in Europe, realizing that one outdoor unit can be connected to 10 indoor units, and that it can realize the simultaneous operation of hot water, heat air conditioning, and chilled water, cold air conditioning; in addition, the heat recovery function of hot water production, the use of inverter and heat pump technology compared with the combustion type of heating equipment to reduce annual CO2 emissions of about 60%.
Commercial flow of light energy air cleaner marketed in Japan, can correspond to 100 square meters of commercial space, and the use of flow of light energy technology to achieve sterilization, deodorization, inhibition of the function of germs.
EMURA household split air conditioner was launched in Europe. In addition to its energy-saving, comfortable and quiet product performance, its simple exterior design is also highly recognized and has won international design awards including IF Red Dot and World Good Design.
The うるるとさらら R series, which adopts the Fluorescent Energy Technology, was launched in Japan, adding a new function of sterilization and deodorization to the functions of waterless humidification and four-way airflow. This is the first time that URRU-TOSARA technology has been used in a household product other than an air cleaner, and it was awarded the Japan Air Conditioning and Sanitation Association's Revitalization Prize.
Successfully developed and launched the fully inverter VRV III, the energy efficiency of the system has been greatly improved, the IPLV (C) value is as high as 5.8, and the capacity control can reach up to 169 levels, realizing more detailed zoning correspondence.
The multi-functional VRV was launched in China. As an all-in-one household central air conditioner, underfloor heating and central hot water heater, it adheres to the many advantages of VRV such as comfort and energy-saving, flexible control, and diversification of the internal unit forms, and integrates many cutting-edge technologies such as DC inverter technology, heat pump technology, and heat recovery technology, realizing the system's high efficiency, energy-saving, and ideal comfort.
In 2011, we acquired Airfel, a Turkish air conditioner manufacturer.
In 2011, DESICA, a commercial waterless ducted humidifier, was awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry's Invention Prize in Japan.
The Maga Altherma heat pump heating system was introduced in Europe for large commercial spaces.
Single-warmer VRVs are launched in Europe, providing energy-saving and efficient heating solutions for public **** buildings.
The DIY personalized air conditioner for home use was launched in China, providing customers with personalized design and customization services for air conditioner panels, leading a new trend of personalized air conditioner exterior design.
In 2012, Daikin air conditioners were awarded as one of the top ten brands of air conditioners in the first "Top Ten Brands" of China's household electrical appliance industry (and China's household electrical appliance brand trial evaluation activity).
2013 Daikin Air Conditioning was honored as one of the top ten brands in China's air conditioning and refrigeration industry in 2013
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