What Daikin Central Europe does

Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe HandelsgmbH, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vienna, is a private regional subsidiary of Daikin Europe N.V. It manages sales and service across 16 Central and Eastern European countries, serving homeowners, residential builders, offices, hotels, retail, industrial facilities, data-centre operators, hospitals, care homes, and other public or commercial buildings. Its portfolio spans heat pumps and air-conditioning systems, including VRV 5 with R-32 and Altherma 4 H with R-290, as well as chillers, air-handling units, fan coils, refrigeration products, controllers, and cloud-based management platforms. Daikin also states that it develops and manufactures HVAC-R equipment, compressors, and refrigerants in-house.

The business model combines direct enterprise sales with a network of more than 3,400 authorised installers and dealers, supplemented by B2B and B2C experience centres, installer training, and lifecycle support. Equipment sales are the primary revenue stream, while Daikin360 adds monitoring, maintenance, optimisation, modernisation, replacement, rental, and training services across the installed-system lifecycle. Its connected platforms provide diagnostics, performance monitoring, and predefined building-control actions, supporting service delivery and energy optimisation.

Name

Daikin Central Europe

Legal name

Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe HandelsgmbH

Website

https://daikin-ce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Daikin Central Europe is a Vienna-based regional subsidiary that sells and services heating, cooling, ventilation, air-purification, and refrigeration systems for residential, commercial, industrial, data-centre, healthcare, and retail customers across 16 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC-R Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ), Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Wien, Wien

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC-R Equipment Sales: Daikin Central Europe generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration equipment to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 16 Central and Eastern European countries. Product categories include VRV systems, air-to-water heat pumps, chillers, air handling units, fan coils, and indoor air quality solutions. Daikin Europe N.V. reported annual turnover of 5.25 billion euro (fiscal year 2025), a record high.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Daikin360 framework provides businesses with single-source support throughout the HVAC-R system lifecycle, including commissioning, real-time monitoring, emergency repairs, predictive maintenance, system modernisations, and sustainable solutions. Services include Connect & Maintain, Optimise, Modernise, Replacements, Sustainable Business, Rentals, and Repairs & Training via Daikin Academy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Daikin Central Europe manufactures, distributes, and services a complete HVAC-R portfolio — heating, ventilation, air conditioning, air purification, and refrigeration — for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 16 Central and Eastern European countries. The company sells heat pumps (Daikin Altherma, VRV 5), chillers, air handling units, fan coils, condensing units, and data centre cooling systems, and supports customers through the Daikin360 service framework covering monitoring, maintenance, modernisation, rentals, and installer training.

Product overview

Daikin Central Europe offers a comprehensive HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration) portfolio covering residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product ecosystem centers on heat pump technology for heating, cooling, and hot water, including VRV air-to-air systems (VRV 5), Altherma air-to-water heat pumps (Altherma 4 H, Altherma 3), and Multi+ smart all-in-one systems. Commercial solutions include chillers, air handling units, fan coils, and specialized products for data centers. The portfolio is supported by smart control platforms (Daikin Cloud Plus, Daikin OnSite, Daikin Smart Control System) and the Madoka Plus touchscreen controller. Service offerings through Daikin360 provide lifecycle support including monitoring, maintenance, rentals, and training through the Stand By Me Certified Partner program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) Systems Commercial air-to-air heat pump solution with compact outdoor units, flexible refrigerant piping, broad range of indoor units (cassette, concealed, wall-mounted, floor-standing) and simultaneous heating and cooling capability via heat recovery. Sold to office, hotel, retail, and mixed-use commercial projects.
• VRV 5 Heat Pump Range Fifth-generation VRV system using R-32 refrigerant with capacities from 12.1 kW cooling to 87.5 kW heating, including Shîerudo safety technology for IEC60335-2-40 compliance. Designed for decarbonising commercial buildings including offices, hotels and retail.
• Daikin Altherma 4 H Heat Pump Residential air-to-water heat pump using R-290 (propane) natural refrigerant, delivering hot water up to 75°C and operating down to -28°C with A+++ space-heating efficiency rating. Available in 4–14 kW capacity classes for space heating, domestic hot water, and cooling in single-family and multi-family homes.
• Daikin Multi+ Air-to-Air Heat Pump System Smart all-in-one air-to-air heat pump system for residential cooling, heating, and domestic hot water. One outdoor unit connects up to four indoor units and a hot water tank; suitable for properties up to 150 m² and retrofits.
• Daikin Altherma 3 Heat Pump Series Residential air-to-water heat pump series for space heating and domestic hot water; part of Europe's leading hydronic heat pump portfolio with over 1.5 million units installed since 2006.
• EWYT-CZ Air-to-Water Heat Pump Compact-range high-temperature air-to-water heat pump from 16 to 90 kW for small and medium-sized commercial buildings, using low-GWP R-454C refrigerant.
• EWYT-B Heat Pump Larger-capacity air-to-water heat pump range (approximately 85–630 kW) for centralised applications in large commercial and industrial buildings.
• EWWE-CZ High-Temperature Heat Pump High-temperature heat pump (16–85 kW) producing water up to 70°C, designed for radiator-based renovation projects and domestic hot water applications.
• EWWT-Q / EWHT-Q / EWLT-Q Modular Water-to-Water Heat Pumps and Chillers Modular water-to-water heat pumps and chillers with stackable design for phased installations, used in hospital retrofits, university campuses, and other large-scale projects. Capacities from 100 to 1,280 kW.
• Pro-C CRAH Computer Room Air Handler Computer room air handler (CRAH) extending Daikin's data centre cooling portfolio with optimised design and advanced control strategies; for any data centre configuration; manufactured in Italy and the UK.
• ERA-A Condensing Units Condensing units using low-GWP R-32 refrigerant (successor to the ERQ series) that help reduce CO2 emissions of HVAC systems for commercial or industrial premises.
• Compact R Air Handling Unit Air handling unit with integrated rotary wheel heat recovery in a space-saving casing. Features side duct connections for installation flexibility and simplified fitting as part of the Compact series for commercial applications.
• Compact T Air Handling Unit Decentralised ventilation unit available in 5 sizes covering 200 to 4,200 m³/h air flow rate.
• Compact L Air Handling Unit Air handling unit suited to floor-ceiling applications, available in 6 sizes from 150 to 4,000 m³/h air flow rate.
• FWQ-A Ducted Fan Coil Unit Ducted fan coil unit designed for high energy efficiency, flexible installation, and easy integration with modern building control systems.
• Daikin Smart Control System (SCS) Turnkey building automation solution for monitoring and optimising HVAC plants. Three configurations (Light/Medium/Full) managing up to 500 kW cooling capacity, covering chillers, heat pumps, air handling units, and fan coils; supports EPBD IV compliance.
• Daikin Cloud Plus Management Platform Cloud-based management platform for VRV, Sky Air, and ventilation systems, enabling multi-site management and intelligent automation through predictive analytics.
• Daikin OnSite Cloud Platform Cloud platform built for chillers and air handling units that provides predictive diagnostics and real-time performance data.
• Daikin Cloud for Residential Products Remote monitoring system for residential Daikin products that enables technicians to monitor and adjust device parameters, detect potential issues early, and optimise service processes.
• Daikin360 Service Framework Comprehensive service framework providing single-source support throughout the HVAC-R system lifecycle. Seven integrated solutions: Connect & Maintain, Optimise, Modernise, Replacements, Sustainable Business, Rentals, Repairs & Training.
• Rental Chillers and Temporary HVAC Services Flexible temporary cooling and heating solutions for emergencies or planned events, offered as part of the Daikin360 Rentals pillar.
• Daikin Academy and Stand By Me Certified Partner Programme Training and certification programmes for installers, including the Stand By Me Certified Partner scheme that covers Daikin Altherma heat pump technology and the safe installation of R-32 and R-290 refrigerant systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Europe's leading hydronic heat pump brand with over 1.5 million units installed since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vaillant Group: Vaillant Group (Vaillant, Saunier Duval) is one of Europe's largest heating and heat pump specialists; competes directly with Daikin Altherma in residential and small commercial hydronic heat pumps, particularly in Germany and CEE markets.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric is one of Daikin's largest global competitors across VRF/VRV systems, residential air conditioning, and hydronic heat pumps, with strong European manufacturing and distribution; competes head-to-head across Daikin's full HVAC-R portfolio.
• Carrier Global: Carrier is a global leader in HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation with deep European presence through the Carrier brand and Toshiba distribution; competes with Daikin across commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and residential heat pumps.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies delivers commercial HVAC and building automation solutions, with a strong European install base via Trane and Thermo King brands; competes with Daikin's commercial VRV, chiller, and Smart Control System portfolios.
• Bosch Thermotechnology (Bosch Home Comfort): Bosch Home Comfort manufactures and distributes heat pumps, boilers, and air conditioning across Europe under Bosch, Buderus, and Nefit brands; directly competes with Daikin Altherma and VRV lines in European markets.
• Panasonic Heating & Cooling: Panasonic's Heating & Cooling division develops and sells residential and commercial air-to-water heat pumps and air conditioning across Europe under Aquarea and PACi brands; competes directly with Daikin Altherma and VRV systems.
• Samsung Climate Solutions: Samsung's Climate Solutions business manufactures and sells commercial and residential air-to-air heat pumps and VRF systems (WindFree, DVM) across Europe; directly competes with Daikin VRV and Multi+ residential heat pumps.
• Hitachi (Hitachi Air Conditioning): Hitachi Air Conditioning, via the Johnson Controls-Hitachi JV, manufactures residential and commercial VRF/VRV-class air conditioning and hydronic heat pumps; competes with Daikin in both VRV commercial systems and residential heat pumps across Europe.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls (York) and its Hitachi joint venture supply commercial and industrial HVAC systems and refrigeration globally; competes with Daikin across chillers, air handling, and refrigerant strategy.
• LG Electronics: LG Electronics manufactures and markets residential and commercial air conditioning, including heat pumps and VRF systems, with strong Central European distribution; directly competes with Daikin in VRV-class commercial systems and residential heat pumps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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