Daikin Europe Celebrates 45th Anniversary in Style

摘要

Daikin Europe recently held a grand event in Ostend, Belgium, to celebrate 45 years of successful operations in Europe. Responsible for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Daikin Europe is a leading climate control solution provider, and is increasing sales and profits year after year. Mr. Inoue, chairman of Daikin, Mr. Togawa, president and CEO of Daikin, and other senior management representatives attended the celebration. Mr. Minaka, president of Daikin Europe, underscored that the company's R&D activities have expanded rapidly, from a workforce of 170 employees five years ago to over 350 in 2018. The EMEA Development Centre was set up in 2011, and has driven the development of many new products, including the new Daikin Altherma series ATW heat pumps and a new combustion range. The turnover of Daikin Europe exceeded {EUR}2 billion (US$ 2.3 billion) in 2015. Between 2013 and 2017, the company achieved 133% growth, and 2018 is expected to be a record year. The company was the first in Europe to introduce R32 refrigerant.