Daikin Applied Signs Agreement to Acquire DDC Solutions

New deal will add modular, ultra-high-density hybrid cooling solutions to Daikin Applied's portfolio of industry-leading technologies for data centers

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin Applied today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DDC Solutions, a San Diego-based developer of ultra-high-density cooling cabinets and management software for data centers. This deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, and is expected to close by month's end. 

The acquisition will expand Daikin Applied's data center-focused portfolio — adding in-room, rack-level solutions for white space cooling, and underscoring the company's commitment to providing complete data center cooling solutions.

"The demand for high-performance data centers is accelerating and the equipment inside those data centers is evolving rapidly," said Yu Nishiwaki, Chief Operating Officer for Daikin Applied. "This acquisition allows us to deliver a rack-level cooling platform that is resilient, flexible and scalable, and able to support current and next-generation chip sets."

"As the world's leading air-conditioning company, nobody knows cooling better than Daikin," said James Moe, Executive Vice President of Sales, Service and Solutions at Daikin Applied. "We've applied that expertise to data centers in the form of HVAC technologies that span from large-tonnage chillers to in-room air handlers. And now we're going further into the computer room to provide an even broader array of cooling solutions."    

DDC Solutions offers a patented, self-contained hybrid cooling system that integrates air and liquid cooling directly within the data center racks. Unlike traditional air-cooled or plenum-based systems, this design contains heat removal within the rack itself, which improves operational efficiency and eliminates the need for costly infrastructure modifications. In addition, the cabinets provide excellent fire and water protection and significantly reduce the data center's acoustic signature. They also come equipped with data center infrastructure management software for real-time monitoring and automated cooling adjustment on a per cabinet basis.

"The ability to scale quickly across geographies with Daikin's resources is a game changer," said Keith Markley, Chief Executive Officer of DDC Solutions. "The global demand for data center solutions is expanding so quickly and being part of Daikin Applied will allow us to respond to this demand at an even greater level of excellence than before."

After the closing, DDC Solutions will operate as a subsidiary of Daikin Applied with the full DDC Solutions leadership team remaining in their current roles.

Lincoln International served as the exclusive financial advisor to DDC Solutions and its shareholders.

For additional details on Daikin Applied, and its full range of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and solutions, connect to www.daikinapplied.com. Also, follow the company on LinkedIn for the latest on HVAC technology, services and trends.

About DDC Solutions
DDC Solutions is a leader in data center cooling and management technology. Its complete data center cooling platform includes the patented S-Series v4 cabinet technology and its leading dynamic management software. The S-Series supports up to 100 kW air cooling and is liquid to the chip ready to enable ultra-high-density cooling in excess of 1MW per cabinet. DDC Solutions enables data centers to meet traditional workload requirements but also push beyond the limits of existing data center capabilities to support AI and HPC densities, reducing risk and lowering the total cost of ownership.

About Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied, a member of Daikin Industries, Ltd., designs and manufactures advanced commercial and industrial HVAC systems for customers around the world. The company's technology and services play a vital role in creating comfortable, efficient and sustainable spaces to work and live — and in delivering quality air to workers, tenants and building owners. Daikin Applied solutions are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and parts offices. For more information or to locate a Daikin Applied representative, visit www.daikinapplied.com or call 800-432-1342. Also, follow the company on LinkedIn for the latest on HVAC technology, services and trends.

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