What DAIKIN Airconditioning México does

Daikin Airconditioning México (legal entity: Daikin Airconditioning México, S. De R.L. De C.V.) is the wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary of Japan's Daikin Industries, LTD (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6367.T), the world's largest air conditioning manufacturer. The company provides HVAC equipment and supporting services to residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and government customers across Mexico, with case-study installations including the Cancún Airport (ASUR), Honda's Celaya plant, Caterpillar's Monterrey plant, Pirelli's Silao plant, IMSS facilities across multiple states, the Intercontinental Santa Fe, Andares Mall, Tecnoló experience de Monterrey, and Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Its core technology stack is built on two proprietary platforms. The first is VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume), a zoned refrigerant control system (now in its fourth generation, VRV IV, and a registered trademark) that enables individual room- or floor-level temperature control while minimizing electricity consumption. The second is Inverter technology, claimed to consume approximately 60% less energy than non-inverter equipment by varying motor speed rather than cycling on/off. The commercial/industrial portfolio extends these platforms with centrifugal, screw, and scroll chillers (water-cooled and air-cooled, including magnetic-bearing units such as the Magnitude chiller and the air-cooled Pathfinder), air handling units (UMAS) configurable for pharmaceutical and food-grade environments, water-source heat pumps (WSHP), variable air volume (VAV) systems, packaged units (Rebel/Maverick), PTACs, gas heaters, controls and accessories, and residential splits and minisplits. Manufacturing is anchored at a San Luis Potosí plant — relocated from Mexico City in January 2011 and now being supplemented by an 11-hectare, $300M USD facility expected to create over 2,500 jobs and begin production in 2024, with exports to the USA, Canada, Latin America, and the UAE.

Daikin México earns revenue through three streams: (1) hardware sales of HVAC equipment; (2) recurring maintenance, repair, turn-key, and upgrade services delivered through a dedicated "Excellence Service" function; and (3) replacement parts and components via a dedicated refacciones channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers procure via direct contact, authorized distributors, or project-based direct sales. The go-to-market combines a nationwide authorized distributor network spanning at least 19 Mexican states for residential and light-commercial customers with a direct enterprise sales motion for large commercial, industrial, and government projects, supplemented by a flagship three-year sports sponsorship with Atlético de San Luis (signed July 2023) that doubles as a recruitment channel for the new San Luis Potosí plant.

Name

DAIKIN Airconditioning México

Legal name

DAIKIN AIRCONDITIONING MÉXICO, S DE RL DE CV

Website

https://daikin.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Daikin Airconditioning México is the wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary of Japan's Daikin Industries, LTD (world's largest air-conditioning manufacturer), selling VRV systems, chillers, residential splits, air handlers, and air purifiers — plus maintenance and parts services — to residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, education, and government customers across Mexico via a 19-state authorized distributor network and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE)

Keywords

• HVAC systems manufacturing
• Variable refrigerant volume
• Air conditioning equipment
• Energy-efficient chillers
• Commercial refrigeration solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de México

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment including VRV systems, residential units, applied/commercial systems, chillers, air handlers, and air purifiers for residential, commercial, and industrial applications
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Excellence service providing maintenance, repairs, parts and replacements, turn-key services, and upgrades for HVAC systems
3. Parts and Components: Sale of replacement parts and components for Daikin equipment through refacciones department

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daikin Airconditioning México manufactures, distributes, and services HVAC equipment including VRV variable refrigerant volume systems, residential minisplits and split systems, applied/commercial chillers, air handling units, packaged units, PTACs, gas heaters, air purifiers, and controls through a national network of authorized distributors and direct enterprise sales. The company also provides Excellence service for maintenance, repairs, parts/replacements, and turn-key HVAC solutions for residential, commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and government customers across Mexico.

Product overview

Daikin is the world's leading innovator and provider of advanced air conditioning and heating solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product portfolio is organized around three main categories: VRV systems for customizable zone control with high efficiency, Residencial/Minisplits for residential comfort solutions, and Aplicado/Comercial for large-scale industrial applications. The company also offers air purifiers, chillers (centrifugal, screw, scroll; water and air-cooled), air handling units (UMAS), water source heat pumps (WSHP), packaged units, variable air volume systems (VAV), PTAC units, gas heaters, indoor units, and controls/accessories. Products range from entry-level residential splits to complex commercial systems capable of thousands of tons of cooling (TR), with technologies including Inverter energy efficiency and VRV variable refrigerant volume control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) Systems Daikin's proprietary Variable Refrigerant Volume systems enabling individual zone customization by room or floor, delivering high efficiency with minimal electricity consumption for commercial and large residential installations.
• Residential / Minisplits Residential air conditioning solutions including minisplits, divided residential units, residential packages, and gas heaters offering superior performance, energy efficiency, comfort, and elegant design suited to varied indoor spaces and lifestyles.
• Aplicado / Comercial (Applied Commercial) HVAC Systems Large-scale commercial and industrial HVAC solutions featuring chillers, air handlers, package units, VAV, WSHP, UMAS, water-cooled and air-cooled systems, controls, and interior units delivering exceptional economical operation that reduces electricity consumption even in installations with high energy demand.
• Purificadores de Aire (Air Purifiers) Air purifiers featuring Daikin's exclusive air purification technology designed to protect air environments in homes, offices, and any location where clean air is important.
• Chillers (Magnitude Magnetic and Pathfinder Air-Cooled) Commercial cooling systems including centrifugal, screw, and scroll compressors in water-cooled and air-cooled configurations (Magnitude with magnetic compressor technology for industrial applications; Pathfinder air-cooled chiller technology). Used in large commercial, industrial, healthcare, and hospitality installations with thousands of tons of cooling capacity.
• UMAS (Air Handling Units / Unidades Manejadoras de Aire) Air handling units for commercial and industrial comfort applications, including semi-custom and custom configurations for indoor air quality (IAQ), pharmaceutical, and food-grade environments. Produced at the San Luis Potosí manufacturing plant.
• Excellence HVAC Service (Maintenance, Repair, Turn-Key, Upgrades) Service-of-excellence program providing maintenance, repairs, parts and replacements, turn-key installation services, and upgrades for Daikin HVAC systems. Operated through a Customer Service phone line, technical support, and Refacciones (parts) department.
• Refacciones (Replacement Parts and Components) Sale of replacement parts and components for Daikin HVAC equipment through the Refacciones department, supporting installed base maintenance and warranty service across Mexico.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inverter technology consumes approximately 60% less energy compared to non-Inverter equipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atlético de San LuisflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2023Daikin Latin America and Daikin Manufacturing Mexico entered into a 3-year commercial partnership and sponsorship with Atlético de San Luis football club. Daikin gains brand presence on team jersey front, stadium Alfonso Lastras signage, digital assets, and social media campaigns. The club benefits from Daikin air conditioning equipment for Ciudad Deportiva including press room, locker rooms, training center and gym. This partnership supports Daikin's talent recruitment strategy for its San Luis Potosí manufacturing plant.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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