Daikin celebrates 100 years of heating and cooling innovations

Vienna, Osaka, March 2024 – The story of Daikin has always been shaped by groundbreaking ideas, technological innovations, and dedicated people. It began in 1924 when the young Japanese engineer, Akira Yamada, founded an enterprise in Osaka to manufacture aircraft radiator tubes with a 15-member team. Today, 100 years later, the Daikin Group brings future-proof solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration to global markets. Over 96,000 employees in 173 countries continue the company's legacy of leading technologies to advance low carbon heating and cooling, while ensuring the highest level of comfort.