What Daikin does

Daikin Industries Ltd. (TSE: 6367), founded in 1924 in Osaka, Japan, is a publicly listed global manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, ranked among the top four worldwide alongside Carrier, Trane, and Johnson Controls. The group's technology core rests on proprietary inverter-driven variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, natural-refrigerant heat pumps (R-290 propane, R-32, CO2), and IoT-integrated smart climate controls spanning residential split units (Emura, Perfera, Stylish, Comfora), the Altherma residential heat-pump family (including the 4 H high-temperature R-290 unit reaching 75°C supply), commercial/industrial systems from 100 kW to 2 MW, air purifiers, and specialized IT/data-center cooling. The product portfolio is complemented by the Daikin Cloud Service, Stand By Me maintenance program, Onecta app, and a commercial lifecycle management platform for predictive maintenance.

Daikin makes money through a mix of HVAC equipment sales, recurring connected-services subscriptions, and after-sales maintenance. Hardware is sold via a global network of certified dealers and installers (Fachpartner), flagship retail stores (e.g., Westfield SCS in Austria), and e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, with direct field sales teams serving large commercial, industrial, and data-center projects. The customer base spans residential homeowners and builders, commercial enterprises (retail, hotels, offices, leisure), industrial operators, and a growing data-center segment serving AI and high-performance computing deployments. Reported FY2024 revenue at the parent level was approximately ¥4.5 trillion (~$28–30 billion at prevailing FX), supported by manufacturing and distribution operations in Japan, Belgium (Oostende HQ, Ghent R&D), Austria (Vienna Central Europe), India (Daikin–Rechi JV), and a planned facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Recent pricing actions include a 7–12% India AC price increase announced for April 2026, and the company faces ongoing U.S. price-fixing class actions and a PFAS-related lawsuit that represent material litigation overhangs.

Name

Daikin

Legal name

Daikin Europe N.V.

Website

https://daikin.at

Company type

Public

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Daikin Industries Ltd. is a Japan-headquartered, globally listed manufacturer of HVACR equipment — air conditioners, heat pumps (R-290, R-32, CO2), and air purifiers — serving residential, commercial, industrial, and data-center customers through a worldwide dealer and direct-sales network, with growing connected-services and AI-cooling offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment and Heat Pumps

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment
• Heat pumps
• Air conditioning
• Ventilation systems
• Refrigeration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vösendorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Daikin's primary revenue stream comes from manufacturing and selling HVAC equipment including air conditioners, heat pumps, air purifiers, and commercial cooling systems. Products are sold through dealer networks, direct sales, and retail channels globally.
2. Connected Services & Cloud Platform: Daikin generates recurring revenue through connected services including Daikin Cloud Service Residential and Stand By Me maintenance platforms, enabling remote monitoring and predictive maintenance for customers.
3. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Service revenue from maintenance packages, spare parts, commissioning, remote monitoring, and customer support for both residential and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Daikin manufactures and sells heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment for residential and commercial/industrial customers. The portfolio includes split air conditioners, the Altherma family of heat pumps, multi-split systems, air purifiers, commercial VRF systems, and data centre cooling solutions. Offerings are complemented by connected IoT services such as the Daikin Onecta app, Daikin Cloud Service Residential, and the Stand By Me maintenance program.

Product overview

Daikin offers a comprehensive portfolio of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) products organized into three main categories: residential air conditioning (wall-mounted units including Emura, Perfera, Stylish, Comfora, Multiplus, Nepura, and Multisplit systems), residential heat pumps (the Altherma series including 4 H, 3 H MT HT, 3 R MT, 3 M Monobloc, 3 R NT, 3 R ERLA, 3 GEO, ECH2O, and commercial units like EWYE-CZ), and air purifiers (MC80Z). The portfolio is complemented by digital services including the Daikin Onecta App for smart climate control, Daikin Cloud Service Residential for remote monitoring, Stand By Me maintenance programs, and specialized solutions for data center cooling. Products utilize refrigerants including R-290 (natural refrigerant), R-32 (low-GWP), and CO2 (for VRF systems), addressing both residential and commercial applications with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daikin Altherma: Heat pump product line for residential and commercial heating, cooling, and hot water
• Daikin Emura
• Daikin Ururu Sarara
• Daikin Stylish
• Daikin Perfera
• Daikin Cloud Service
• Daikin Onecta
• Daikin Nepura
• Daikin Multiplus
• Stand By Me

Products and services

• Daikin Residential Wall-Mounted Air Conditioners (Emura, Perfera, Stylish, Comfora, Nepura) Wall-mounted split air conditioning units providing cooling and heating for residential applications, including stylish (Emura), high-performance (Perfera), compact modern (Stylish), cost-effective (Comfora), and discreet floor-standing (Nepura) variants.
• Daikin Multiplus / Multisplit Systems Multi-split compatible indoor and outdoor systems offering flexible configuration of multiple indoor units on a single outdoor unit for residential climate zoning.
• Daikin Altherma Residential Heat Pump Series Air-to-water, ground-source, and hybrid heat pumps for residential heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, including high-temperature R-290 models, monobloc and split configurations, and geothermal variants.
• Daikin EWYE-CZ Commercial Heat Pump Commercial air-to-water heat pump designed for larger residential buildings and light commercial heating applications.
• Daikin MC80Z Air Purifier Wi-Fi enabled standalone air purifier for residential spaces up to 124 m², delivering indoor air purification and air quality management.
• Daikin CO2 VRF System for European Market CO2 (R-744) variable refrigerant flow system launched for the European market to address environmental concerns and regulatory compliance with low-GWP refrigerant requirements.
• Daikin Commercial R-290 Heat Pump (100kW–2MW) Commercial-scale R-290 (propane) heat pump delivering capacities from 100kW to 2MW for large residential, commercial, and industrial heating applications using a natural low-GWP refrigerant.
• Daikin Data Centre / IT Infrastructure Cooling Solutions Specialized cooling solutions for IT infrastructure and data centres, including liquid cooling technology (from Chilldyne acquisition) and coolant distribution units for AI and high-performance computing workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% energy savings through inverter technology vs. conventional systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delta ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Daikin Holdings Singapore entered a strategic partnership with Delta Electronics to develop and deploy coolant distribution units for AI and high-performance computing data centres across the ASEAN/Oceania region. The collaboration leverages Daikin's grey-space cooling capabilities alongside Delta's white-space and chip-level thermal expertise, supporting rack power densities from 100kW to 3000kW. Delta Electronics, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Taipei, provides IoT-based smart energy-saving solutions across data centre infrastructure, microgrids, smart manufacturing, and e-mobility.
• Rechi Precision Co. Ltd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 11 February 2026Daikin–Rechi India Pvt. Ltd. is a joint venture between Daikin Industries Ltd. (Japan) and Rechi Precision Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) for manufacturing rotary compressors. The ₹547 crore facility at Sri City, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, spans 33.10 acres in three phases. Phase I establishes annual capacity of 2 million rotary compressors scalable to 9 million units, initially serving domestic air-conditioner brands before expanding to exports. Expected to generate around 500 direct jobs.
• Fairfest Media Limited / Good Governance India Foundation / ITPOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026Daikin joined as Associate Sponsor for the Urban Innovation Challenge 2026, an initiative within Municipalika 2026 co-organized by Fairfest Media Limited, Good Governance India Foundation, and ITPO, with over 300 registrations and 150+ design entries focused on climate resilience, livability, and sustainable urban planning.
• CopelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Daikin and Copeland extended their existing joint venture to serve the European residential heat pump market, combining Copeland's sales channels and customer support with Daikin's inverter swing rotary compressor technology. The partnership provides a comprehensive solutions package including compressors, power electronics, and controls to European OEMs, distributors, and wholesalers, covering the European Economic Area, UK, Switzerland, and neighbouring territories. The expanded collaboration was expected to become operational in 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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