Daikin News

Light Commercial Multi System (22/10/2008)

Daikin Europe N.V. announces an extension to its Sky Air series (20 & 25 kW)

Daikin Europe to acquire German heating manufacturer Rotex. (29/08/2008)

On August 29, 2008, Daikin Europe N.V., a 100% subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. headquartered in Osaka, Japan, announced an agreement with the principal shareholders to acquire 100% of Rotex Group Companies with headquarters in Güglingen, Germany. Rotex is engaged in the production and distribution of heating products and complete heating systems. This acquisition –subject to the approval of the antitrust clearance authorities in Germany – strengthens Daikin’s offerings and market presence in its heating segment. The final transfer of business is expected to take place by 1 October 2008.

New VRV® III-C for colder climates (08/08/2008)

Daikin Europe NV announces the availability of the latest in Daikin’s pioneering VRV® systems: VRV® III-C, designed especially for high efficiency heating in colder climates.

New heat pumps for easy installation in stores and offices (08/08/2008)

Daikin Europe’s Sky Air FVQ floor-standing heat pump units are specially designed for quick and easy installation in high-ceiling stores and offices (i.e. rooms lacking a false ceiling).

AlpEnergy (08/08/2008)

Daikin Europe is now using 100% renewable energy, generated by water-powered generation stations.

Freedom Tower (08/08/2008)

Daikin Europe NV announces that wholly owned Daikin subsidiary McQuay International has been awarded the contract to supply air conditioning for the Freedom Tower.

Sales results for financial year 2007 (27/06/2008)

Daikin Europe NV announced its sales results for financial year 2007 (1 April 2007 - 31 March 2008). Consolidated turnover for the year was 1.917 million euro, up from 1.515 million euro in 2006.

New Daikin VRV and Chiller plant in India (10/06/2008)

Daikin Europe announces the establishment by parent company Daikin Industries Ltd. of a new factory in India. The facility is located close to New Delhi and initially will produce VRV systems and chillers.

Daikin Brno plant celebrates 1 millionth compressor (05/06/2008)

On 13 February 2008, the second anniversary of the start of production, the Daikin compressor plant in Brno, Czech Republic, celebrated the production of its 1 millionth compressor.