BRUSSELS, 10 February 2023 - Daikin Europe N.V. today announced a donation of 230 thousand euros worth of supplies to the people of Turkey affected by the recent earthquakes.
Daikin Europe is deeply concerned about the people affected by the recent major earthquakes and has decided, on behalf of the Daikin Group, to donate 230 thousand euros worth of supplies to the affected areas. Daikin Europe's subsidiary, Daikin Turkey, will procure the necessary emergency supplies, such as winter clothing, blankets, food, water and medicines. Together with its local business partners, Daikin Turkey will deliver these supplies to the affected areas in collaboration with authorized institutions and organizations.
Furthermore, Daikin Europe group employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will raise funds and make donations, and Daikin Europe will deliver it to the affected areas adding an amount equal to the collected donations.
Masatsugu Minaka, Senior Executive Officer of Daikin Industries and Chairman of the Board of Daikin Europe said, ‘We are deeply saddened by the devastation and suffering caused by these earthquakes. Turkey is a very important country for us, as we have many colleagues in the offices and factory of our subsidiary, Daikin Turkey. Many more Turkish colleagues who work in our EMEA region are concerned over family and friends in their home country. We hope that the everyday life can soon be restored to the people of Turkey. Daikin will continue to ensure the safety and security of our employees and to support the relief efforts.’
About Daikin
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 solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 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. To date Daikin Europe has over 12,000 employees working at 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.
About Daikin Industries Ltd.
Based in Osaka, Japan, Daikin Industries employs over 89,000 people worldwide. The global company is market leader for heat pump and air conditioning systems, as well as air filtration. It is the only air conditioning manufacturer in the world that researches, develops and produces all important system components, such as refrigerants, compressors and electronics, in-house. The company achieved € 23.7 billion sales turnover in financial year 2021 (1 April 21 – 31 March 22).
About Daikin Turkey
After 44 years of operating in Turkey through distributors since 1978, Daikin Europe acquired Turkish air-conditioning manufacturer Airfel in 2011 and established Daikin Turkey. That company has more than 1,700 employees and is headquartered in Istanbul. The factory, built on a 163,000㎡ site in Sakarya, produces products under the Daikin and Airfel brands, including air conditioners, fan coils and air handling units to meet a wide variety of needs.
Media Contacts Daikin Europe N.V.
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