We know our local markets but share the expertise and technologies of a global brand. Daikin Central Europe is operating in 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe and is part of Daikin Europe N. V. (Belgium). As a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited (Japan) it is a leading European manufacturer of air conditioners, ventilation systems, heat pumps, hot water preparation and refrigeration solutions.
Globally, Daikin is the only company to offer all steps from development, production, sales and services related to cooling, heating, ventilation and freezing solutions from a single source. All our know-how is based on more than 100 years of experience in innovative technologies, pioneering product developments, top quality and versatile integrated solutions. Regardless of whether you are located in hot or cool climate zones, we meet your expectations.
Daikin Central Europe's parent companies
Daikin Europe N. V.
Headquarters Ostend (Belgium)
founded 1973 as subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd.
www.daikin.eu
Over 1.4 million hydronic heat pumps installed across Europe since 2006 making us the n°1 manufacturer1)
Active in 126 countries worldwide, mainly in Europe, the Middle East, Africa
More than 13,800 employees
Turnover 2024: 5.03 Billion Euro2)
15 production bases in Europe (12), Turkey (1) and the Middle East (2)
13 R&D centers including 1 EMEA Development Center in Ghent, Belgium, as global R&D headquarters for sustainable heating and cold chain solutions
1) BRG BUILDING SOLUTIONS – June 2025 report / data 2024
2) Fiscal Year 2024: April 2024 – March 2025
3) Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd. "Global Home Appliance Market 2025”
(Ranking of Equipment Sales for Global AC Manufacturers [FY 2023 Results])
Global no. 1 air-conditioning company3)
Active in 173 countries worldwide
More than 103,500 employees
Turnover 2024: 28.98 Billion Euro2)
133 production bases world-wide
59 R&D centers world-wide including 1 Technology and Innovation Centre in Osaka (Japan)
100 Years Daikin
The story of Daikin has always been shaped by groundbreaking ideas, technological innovations, and dedicated people. 2024 marked our 100th anniversary. Explore how we bring future-proof solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration to global markets.
Made in Europe for Europe
15 production bases in Europe (12), Turkey (1) and the Middle East (2)
Daikin's history
Learn more about our roots
- 1924 Akira Yamada founded Osaka Kinzoku Kogyosho Ltd. and Daikin was born
- 1933 Research for fluorine refrigerants started
- 1938 Development of first Daikin refrigerator
- 1951 Daikin became the first Japanese manufacturer to mass produce self-contained and packaged air conditioning equipment
- 1957 Development of first Japanese rotary compressor (1st worldwide)
- 1958 Introduction of first packaged heat pump air conditioner (1st worldwide)
- 1973 Foundation of Daikin Europe N.V. in Ostend, Belgium (production, administration & warehousing complex)
- 1982 Launch of VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) on the Japanese market
- 1994 Daikin Europe received ISO 9001 quality assurance certificate
- 1997 Introduction of swing compressor by Daikin Europe
- 1999 Foundation of Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe
- 2008 Acquisition of heating systems manufacturer Rotex by Daikin Europe
- 2009 First manufacturer to receive the Eco-label for heat pumps with the Daikin Altherma LT
- 2013 Launch of 1st R-32 unit Ururu Sarara Bluevolution
- 2014 McQuay Italia became DAE Daikin Applied Europe
- 2016 Acquisition of Zanotti by Daikin Europe
- 2018 Acquisition of Tewis by Daikin Europe
- 2019 Acquisition of AHT Group by Daikin Europe
- 2021 Daikin signs commerical agreement with DUCO
- 2022 Highest group result in Daikin’s company history
- 2023 Daikin Europe N.V. celebrates 50 years in Europe
- 2024 100th anniversary of Daikin