Daikin Industries (OTCMKTS:DKILY), Ltd. is a Tokyo‐listed Japanese multinational corporation specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) equipment. The company designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of climate control solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Its core product portfolio includes split air conditioning units, heat pumps, chillers, rooftop units, air handling units and refrigeration equipment, supported by proprietary inverter technology and advanced control systems.
Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Daikin has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. Key milestones include its entry into the United States market through the acquisition of Goodman Global in 2012 and earlier purchases of European HVAC firms such as McQuay. These moves have helped Daikin expand its global footprint, with manufacturing facilities and sales offices now operating across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Australia.
In addition to its HVAC-R business, Daikin is a leader in refrigerant research and specialty chemicals, developing next-generation, low-global-warming‐potential (GWP) refrigerants and lubricants. The company has invested heavily in R&D, operating multiple technical centers worldwide to advance energy efficiency and environmental performance. Under the leadership of President and CEO Masanori Togawa, Daikin continues to pursue sustainability initiatives, aiming to reduce carbon emissions across its product lines and support global decarbonization efforts.
