Daikin America, Inc

What Daikin America, Inc does

Daikin America, Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Osaka-based Daikin Industries, Ltd., established in 1991 and headquartered at 20 Olympic Drive, Orangeburg, New York, with manufacturing operations at 905 State Docks Road, Decatur, Alabama. The company manufactures and sells fluorine-based specialty chemicals — fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE, EFEP under the POLYFLON and NEOFLON brands), fluoroelastomers (the DAI-EL line), fluorocoatings (ZEFFLE), water-and-oil repellents (UNIDYNE), anti-smudge coatings (OPTOOL), mold release agents (DAIFREE), and refrigerant gases (R-410A, R-407C, R-407H, R-134a, R-474A, plus pharmaceutical Solkane 227ea/P). Its products are engineered to deliver chemical resistance, high-temperature stability, weatherability, low friction, electrical insulation, and surface protection in demanding environments.

The company serves industrial enterprise customers across automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, wire and cable, energy storage (including lithium-ion battery materials), photovoltaic modules, building and construction, oil and gas, and healthcare applications. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales combined with inside sales and technical support, supplemented by participation in industry trade shows (NACE Corrosion, American Coatings Show, INFORMEX Connect, Febrava), technical white papers, and the Daikin Fluoropedia educational platform. Pricing is quote-based for industrial buyers, with publicly announced periodic price increases (up to 10% on fluoropolymers in 2014, up to 20% on PTFE granular/molding powder in 2016) used to offset rising input costs.

Daikin America generates revenue through the one-time sale of its manufactured chemicals into B2B supply chains, with backward integration strengthened by the 2014 full acquisition of MDA Manufacturing (formerly a Daikin/3M joint venture) in Decatur, Alabama. The subsidiary is part of Daikin Industries' global three-base fluoroelastomer production footprint (Japan, China, France) that increased DAI-EL capacity by approximately 60%, and benefits from the parent company's 70+ production bases across 140+ countries, ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 / RC14001:2023 / RoHS / REACH SVHC certifications, and EPA SmartWay membership. Daikin America is one of the largest fluoropolymer suppliers globally and one of the largest producers of fluoropolymers in the United States.

Name

Daikin America, Inc

Legal name

Daikin America, Inc.

Website

https://daikin-america.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Daikin America is a U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Daikin Industries that manufactures fluorine-based specialty chemicals — fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, fluorocoatings, surface modifiers, and refrigerant gases — serving enterprise customers across automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, electronics, energy, and industrial applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fluoropolymer and Fluorochemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Fluoropolymers & High-Barrier Resins Manufacturing (PTFE, PVDF, ETFE, EVOH) (IMANAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masterbatch Manufacturing (Color, Additive, White/Black) (IMANABAD), Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Fluoropolymer manufacturing
• Fluoroelastomer products
• Fluorochemical industrial materials
• Refrigerant gas production
• Fluorocoatings and repellents

Headquarters

HQ city

Orangeburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fluoropolymers Sales: Manufacture and sale of fluoropolymers including PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE, EFEP in various forms (molding powders, fine powders, dispersions, films) for industrial applications.
2. Fluoroelastomers Sales: Manufacture and sale of DAI-EL fluoroelastomers including bisphenol curable copolymers and terpolymers, peroxide curable variants, base resistant elastomers, and perfluoroelastomers.
3. Refrigerant Gases: Production and sale of refrigerant gases including R-410A, R-407C, R-407H, R-134a, R-474A for HVAC and refrigeration applications.
4. Surface Modification Products: Sale of surface modification technologies including coatings, repellents, mold release agents, and optical adhesives for industrial and consumer applications.
5. Specialty Products: Sale of specialty products including battery materials, semicon etching agents, fine chemicals, and optical adhesives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Daikin America manufactures and sells fluoropolymer, fluoroelastomer, fluorocoating, and specialty fluorochemical products for industrial customers. Its product lines include POLYFLON PTFE and NEOFLON melt-processable fluoropolymers (FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE, EFEP), DAI-EL fluoroelastomers, ZEFFLE fluorocoatings, UNIDYNE repellents, OPTOOL anti-smudge coatings, DAIFREE mold release agents, DEMNUM fluorinated oils, OPTODYNE optical adhesives, FTONE coatings, HEROCOMP PTFE compounds, fluoropolymer films, battery materials, and refrigerant gases such as R-410A, R-407C, R-407H, R-134a, R-474A, and Solkane 227ea/P.

Product overview

Daikin America is a leading manufacturer of fluorochemical products established in 1991, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, fluorocoatings, specialty products, and refrigerant gases. The core product lines include POLYFLON PTFE (available as molding powders, fine powders, and dispersions) and NEOFLON melt-processable fluoropolymers (FEP, PFA, ETFE, PCTFE, EFEP). The DAI-EL fluoroelastomer line provides sealing solutions for demanding environments. Surface modification technologies include Zeffle fluorocoatings for weather resistance, UNIDYNE water/oil repellents, OPTOOL anti-smudge coatings, DAIFREE mold release agents, and DEMNUM fluorinated oils. Specialty products encompass battery materials for lithium-ion batteries, optical adhesives (OPTODYNE), semicon etching agents, and fine chemicals. The company also produces refrigerant gases (R-410A, R-407 series, R-134a) and coating powders and additives for various industrial applications. Daikin serves aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare, energy solutions, semiconductor, wire and cable, and building and construction industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POLYFLON: High-performance PTFE product line including fine powder, molding powder and dispersion used for tubes, membranes, etc.
• NEOFLON
• DAI-EL
• ZEFFLE
• UNIDYNE
• DAIFREE
• DEMNUM
• FTONE
• OPTOOL
• OPTODYNE
• HEROCOMP
• SOLKANE

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% increase in fluoroelastomer production capacity through global three-base production system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Calhoun Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Daikin launched the Daikin EPIC Scholarship Program with Calhoun Community College, funding $20,000 for four students interested in manufacturing careers. This partnership supports workforce development in the local community near the Decatur, Alabama facility.
• Flanders Holdings LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2016Daikin acquired all shares of Flanders Holdings LLC from Insight Equity Holdings LLC for $430 million. Flanders is a leading U.S. air filter manufacturer with 2,700 employees, particularly strong in high functionality products for cleanrooms in pharmaceuticals and food processing. The acquisition integrates Flanders into AAF (American Air Filter Company Inc.), creating a business with sales exceeding 100 billion yen annually.
• Solvay S.A. (Refrigerant Business)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2015Daikin Industries acquired the refrigerant business in Europe from Solvay S.A. to expand business for refrigerants, air conditioning, and automotive applications. The acquisition provides a production base in Europe (primarily Frankfurt, Germany with ~80 employees) and annual sales of 53 million euros, enabling Daikin to achieve its goal of 30 billion yen in global refrigerant market sales by 2018.
• European Automotive ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2015Daikin has been supplying European automotive manufacturers with advanced fluorinated materials addressing fuel permeation regulations and turbocharger applications. The Solvay acquisition strengthens these relationships and expands sales of fluorinated materials to the automotive industry.
• MDA ManufacturingcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 February 2014Daikin America acquired 100% ownership of MDA Manufacturing (formerly a joint venture with 3M). MDA is a manufacturer of chemical intermediates for the fluorine chemical industry located in Decatur, Alabama. The acquisition strengthens Daikin's backward integration for fluorochemical production.
• Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2013Daikin opened a new production facility for DAI-EL fluoroelastomers at the Changshu Factory of Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd. Production commenced in January 2013. Combined with existing plants in Japan and France, this forms a global three-base production system increasing fluoroelastomer capacity by 60%.
• Cri-Tech Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Cri-Tech Inc. is a wholly owned, independently operating subsidiary of Daikin America specializing in custom compounding services. It operates as part of Daikin's product portfolio including fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, and specialty products.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Company: 3M was Daikin's former joint-venture partner in MDA Manufacturing (chemical intermediates for fluoropolymers) and historically a major fluorochemical player; it remains a comparable adjacent incumbent in fluorinated specialty chemicals and industrial materials.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. Shin-Etsu is a Japanese chemical and semiconductor materials giant with adjacent fluorinated and high-purity specialty products that overlap with Daikin in semiconductor materials, PVC/specialty polymers, and electronics, though not a direct fluoropolymer pure-play competitor.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell is a leading refrigerant gas producer (HFO blends, low-GWP substitutes) and a broader industrial conglomerate whose Performance Materials and Technologies business overlaps with Daikin's fluorochemical and refrigerant lines on the HVAC/automotive side.

Regional players

• Asahi Kasei Corporation: Asahi Kasei is a major Japanese diversified chemical and materials producer with a fluoropolymer business (AFLAS, Fluon-equivalent grades) that competes with Daikin across similar Japan- and Asia-focused end-markets, particularly in automotive and electronics.

Emerging players

• Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited: Gujarat Fluorochemicals is a leading Indian fluoropolymer and refrigerant producer growing globally with PTFE, PVDF, and HF capacity. It is an emerging, lower-cost alternative competing with Daikin in commodity and select specialty fluoropolymers.

Direct peers

• Arkema: Arkema is a major French specialty chemicals producer with significant fluoropolymer (Kynar PVDF) and fluoroelastomer (Viton-licensed lines plus its own) products, directly competing with Daikin in automotive, battery, and electronics markets.
• Syensqo (formerly Solvay Specialty Polymers): Syensqo produces a broad portfolio of fluorinated and high-performance polymers (including former Solvay Solexis product lines used in PVDF, fluoroelastomers, and Aquivion), serving identical aerospace, semiconductor, and energy-storage customers as Daikin America.
• Chemours Company: Chemours is the largest U.S.-headquartered fluoropolymer and refrigerant producer (Teflon, Viton, Opteon), directly competing with Daikin America across PTFE, fluoroelastomers, refrigerants, and semiconductor materials, serving the same automotive, semiconductor, and industrial customers.
• AGC Chemicals: AGC Chemicals (part of AGC Inc., Japan) manufactures Fluon ETFE, PTFE, and fluorinated specialty chemicals, directly competing with Daikin's NEOFLON and POLYFLON lines across wire & cable, semiconductor, and chemical processing end-uses.
• Kureha Corporation: Kureha is a Japanese specialty chemicals producer with PVDF, fluoropolymers, and battery binder materials that closely compete with Daikin's NEOFLON and battery materials portfolio, particularly in lithium-ion and specialty applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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