Our mission
Air is essential to our existence. It has always been Daikin’s mission to make the air we breathe and live in the best possible. Our innovative products and solutions are designed to improve people’s health and well-being and reduce the environmental impact of heating and cooling. Today, we are once again leading the way, using our advanced technology to become a driving force in the transition to a carbon-neutral society.
Who we are
Daikin Europe is a leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification and refrigeration technology for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. We offer a wide range of products, solutions and services to create indoor environments that are beneficial to people’s health and well-being. Our advanced technology enables our customers to reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable society.
Daikin Europe N.V. at a glance
12,439
Employees
4,342 million
€ Cons. turnover
FY2021
518,4 million
€ Cons. operating profit
FY2021
Daikin Europe N.V. - Consolidated Financial Highlights
(in millions of euro's)
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Net Sales | 4,342 | 3,455 | 3,381 | 2,824 | 2,516 | 2,362 |
| Operating Result | 285 | 243 | 138 | 205 | 184 | 190 |
| Profit before tax | 267 | 229 | 131 | 185 | 177 | 179 |
| Net Income | 213 | 178 | 99 | 147 | 130 | 139 |
| Total Assets | 3,372 | 3,110 | 2,944 | 3,071 | 1,819 | 1,853 |
| Total Equity | 1,558 | 1,502 | 1,370 | 1,304 | 1,203 | 1,071 |
| Employees | 12,439 | 10,637 | 10,630 | 8,245 | 7,479 | 6,974 |
- Figures are in million EUR, Belgian GAAP
- Employees: excluding interims
- Source (P/L & B/S): https://www.nbb.be/en/central-balance-sheet-office
* Daikin Turkey & ServiceNed B.V. 15 months
** Daikin Airconditioning Central Europe Group & ROTEX Heating Systems Group 15 months
*** McQuay Hellas S.A. Rotex Italy 15 months
Part of the worldwide Daikin group
About Daikin Europe N.V.
Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East and Africa. To date Daikin Europe has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria and the UK. The headquarters of the Daikin Europe group are in Belgium, Ostend. The company was established in 1972, production in Europe started in 1973.
Total Solution provider for heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration
Daikin Europe can rely on a strong network of installers and partners across its regions thanks to nearly 50 years of innovative and energy efficient air conditioning systems business development. To date, Daikin Europe is also market leader for heat pumps in Europe and well known for the Daikin Altherma hydronic heat pumps for private heating applications, which it pioneered in 2006. With high demand for low carbon heating in Europe, these heat pumps are made in the Belgian, Czech and Germany factories in Europe. In recent years, Daikin Europe has added total solutions for the cold chain to its lines of business. Next to own refrigeration innovations, the company expanded its portfolio and network through several acquisitions. In 2016, Daikin Europe acquired Zanotti, an Italian manufacturer of industrial and transport refrigeration. In 2017, Hubbard (UK) was integrated into the group, shortly followed by Tewis Smart Systems (Spain). The most recent acquisition to reinforce the full line up for retail cold chain was the global refrigeration group AHT Cooling Systems GmbH, headquartered in Austria.
About Daikin Industries Ltd.
Daikin Industries based in Osaka, Japan, employs around 89,000 people worldwide and achieved sales of € 23.7 billion in financial year 2021 (1 April 21 – 31 March 22). The company is the global market leader for heat pump and air conditioning systems, as well as air filtration. Daikin Industries is the only air conditioning manufacturer in the world that develops and produces all important components such as refrigerants, compressors and electronics in-house.
Daikin Europe N.V. - Ostend (BE) | |
| Production start | 1973 |
| Factory surface | 26,000m² |
| Number of employees | 2,052 |
| Website | www.daikin.eu |
| Product range | Heat pumps (Daikin Altherma) |
| Air-conditioning (Sky Air & VRV) | |
| Chillers | |
| Refrigeration | |
The Daikin Core values
Our History
Realising our mission through the years
Ever since its foundation in 1924, Daikin has devoted itself to make the air we breathe and live in the best possible. Throughout the years, we have used our expertise and our technology to improve people’s lives and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable society. Here are some of the highlights.
Laying the foundations
1924
Akira Yamada founds Osaka Kinzoku Kogyosho Ltd. The company specialises in cooling and refrigeration technology and will later become Daikin.
1933
Daikin researches the usage of fluorine refrigerants, starting a never-ending quest to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact of our products.
1936
The “Mifujirator” is introduced as Japan’s first air conditioner for trains, greatly improving the comfort of travellers during long journeys.
1951
Daikin becomes the first Japanese manufacturer to mass-produce self-contained and packaged air-conditioning equipment.
Focus on breakthrough innovation
1958
Daikin introduces the first packaged air-conditioner based on heat pump technology, laying the foundation for the company’s current leadership in this domain.
1973
Daikin Europe N.V. is established in Ostend, Belgium with the specific aim to develop, manufacture and market products for local markets.
1982
The first VRV (Variable Refrigeration Volume) unit is introduced on the Japanese market, providing an energy-efficient and flexible solution for any building.
An age of expansion
1990 – 2005
Daikin Europe expands its activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, both through organic growth and acquisitions.
Broadening our horizon
2006
Daikin launches the Altherma heat pump range, providing homeowners with a simple and sustainable solution for all their heating and cooling needs.
2011
The newly established EMEA Development Centre (EDC) dedicates itself to research into new and ground-breaking technologies, tailored to the needs of local markets.
2018
Daikin acquires AHT, an Austrian company that specialises in refrigerated counters, shelves and cabinets for commercial applications.
2021
Daikin announces its Fusion 2025 plan that puts the company at the forefront of the transition to a carbon-neutral society.