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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing11-50 Employees
Daikin Industries is a Japan-based multinational in industrial machinery manufacturing, with roots dating to 1924 when Akira Yamada founded the company in Osaka. It originated in fluorine chemistry and air conditioning and has since diversified its manufacturing scope into several divisions, including Air Conditioning, Chemicals, Transportation & Refrigeration Systems, Semiconductors, Hydraulic Fluids, Electronics, Defence, and After Sales Service. The group maintains a global footprint spanning Japan, China, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. Its workforce is described as relatively small, reflecting a niche, specialized industrial operation. Its activities cover climate control, refrigeration, and related systems and components used across industrial and commercial sectors, with a focus on reliability and performance in complex environments. In May 2026, Daikin Europe N.V. announced the inauguration of a new heat pump production facility in the Łódź region of Poland, reflecting an ongoing expansion of its European manufacturing capabilities.