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.
Innovation
We aim to deliver high-quality products in the present, while leading the development of energy-saving technologies for the future.
Environmental responsibility
We lead the way in reducing environmental impact. This is why we incorporate green practices and sustainable solutions at the heart of everything we do.
Daikin Europe N.V. at a glance
10,637
Employees
3,464.7 million
€ Cons. turnover
FY2020
413.8 million
€ Cons. operating profit
FY2020
Daikin Europe N.V. - Consolidated Financial Highlights
(in millions of euro's)
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Net Sales | 3,455 | 3,381 | 2,824 | 2,516 | 2,362 |
| Operating Result | 243 | 138 | 205 | 184 | 190 |
| Profit before tax | 229 | 131 | 185 | 177 | 179 |
| Net Income | 178 | 99 | 147 | 130 | 139 |
| Total Assets | 3,110 | 2,944 | 3,071 | 1,819 | 1,853 |
| Total Equity | 1,502 | 1,370 | 1,304 | 1,203 | 1,071 |
| Employees | 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
Daikin Industries Ltd.
Daikin Industries Ltd. based in Osaka, Japan, employs around 80,000 people worldwide and achieved sales of around 18,45 billion euros in financial year 2020 (April 20 – March 21). The company is the global market leader for heat pump and air conditioning systems, as well as air filtration. Daikin Industries Ltd. 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’s presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and is Daikin’s entity for HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) research and development, manufacturing and sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). We develop and manufacture solutions that are specifically tailored to the needs of the markets we serve. With a large network of subsidiaries and a strong professional partner network, we have become the leading provider in the region.
Daikin Europe has over 11 000 employees across 24 EMEA affiliates and 12 manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria and the UK. The company was established in 1973 and its headquarters are in Belgium with offices in Ostend, Ghent and Brussels.
Daikin Europe N.V. - Ostend (BE) |
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| 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
Absolute Credibility
We are committed to building relationships based on trust and openness with customers, colleagues, business partners, and communities.
Enterprising Management
We are committed to building the company through encouraging and rewarding the initiative and excellence of all employees.
Harmonious Personal Relations
We are committed to a workplace in which everyone works together with dedication to meet Daikin’s goals and challenges.
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.