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Daikin America Inc. history
Daikin America Inc. company history timeline
The company was founded by Akira Yamada on October 25, 1924 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.“
1935 Fluorocarbon gas is successively manufactured
1938 "Mifujirator" refrigeration unit using fluorocarbon gas is delivered to Japanese Navy
1951 Japan's first packaged air conditioner is developed
In 1953, Daiflon or polychlorotrifluoroethylene was developed.
1958 Window air conditioner is marketed
In 1963 the company was renamed Daikin Kogyo Co Ltd and developed Neoflon.
1963 Establishes main production base for commercial air conditioner
1966 Starts production of centrifugal chillers
1973 Multi-split type air conditioner is developed
1975 Markets Daikin first air purifier
In 1975, Harold entered HVAC manufacturing with the formation of Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. The company began as a maker of flexible air duct and plastic blade registers.
1976 Markets "DAIFREE," fluorocarbon mold release agent
1978 "SkyAir" air conditioner for shops and small offices is marketed
1981 Develops world's thinnest container refrigeration unit
In 1982 it was renamed to the current Daikin Industries Ltd.
1984 Markets Daikin first inverter type air conditioner
From experimenting using air source systems to heat your water in 1985, to our new refrigerants, Daikin has put innovation at the forefront of our mission, adding value for our customers, thinking globally, acting locally and creating a company that allows employees to experiment and create.
1985 Markets multi-split type air conditioner with hot water
Daikin America was established in 1991 and today is the world’s foremost developer and manufacturer of fluorochemical products.
1994 Markets "Freeze Multi," a low temperature air conditioner
1997 Establishes R-32 mass production plant
1998 "SkyAir Super Inverter 60" is marketed
2000 Markets industry-leading energy-saving "Super Inverter ZEAS" for offices
In November 2006 Daikin purchased OYL Industries.
2006 Daikin acquires O.Y.L Industries, major global air conditioner manufacturer
In 2008 Daikin purchased a 75% share of All World Machinery Supply based on Harvard, Illinois.
In 2012, Goodman was purchased by Daikin Industries, Ltd and became a member of Daikin Group.
Daikin opened its first American manufacturing facility—employing about 250 people in a 525,000 square feet (48,800 m2) facility in Houston, Texas—in 2013.
2013 Expands use of refrigerant R-32 to India
2015 Acquires refrigerant business from leading chemical manufacturer Solvay
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