Daikin Releases Annual U.S. Business and Innovation Report Highlighting Expanded Investments in America's Future

The annual report details Daikin's sharpened focus on the challenges shaping America's future, including energy demand, cost savings, advanced manufacturing, data center growth, workforce development, and energy efficiency.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin U.S. Corporation today announced its annual U.S. Business and Innovation Report, highlighting the company's U.S. footprint and continued investment in the people, technologies and facilities needed to support the country's growth. Daikin is building domestic manufacturing capacity, developing a skilled workforce, and advancing technologies designed to help homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure use energy more efficiently and manage costs.

America's future depends on reliable energy, modern infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and a highly skilled workforce. Data center expansion, artificial intelligence use, industrial growth, building modernization, and electrification are increasing demand on the nation's energy systems and built environment. Meeting those needs will require sustained investment in domestic production, innovation, and talent.

Daikin's annual report demonstrates the company's investments and sharpened focus on these priorities. Today, Daikin employs more than 25,000 people nationwide, operates 24 manufacturing facilities and nine research and development centers, and maintains sales and service operations in all 50 states.

"The opportunities and challenges facing the United States continue to evolve," said Yoshiyuki Uemura, President, Daikin U.S. Corporation. "From rising energy demand and rapid data center growth to workforce development and advanced manufacturing, the needs of our customers and communities are changing. This report reflects how Daikin is expanding its investments and capabilities to help address those challenges while supporting long-term economic growth across the country."

Strengthening American Manufacturing
Domestic manufacturing remains central to Daikin's U.S. growth strategy. Through its local-for-local approach, the company is investing in production capabilities closer to the customers and communities it serves, while helping strengthen U.S. manufacturing capacity and support long-term economic growth.

Investing in America's Workforce
Growing America's manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities requires people with the technical skills to install, operate, and maintain increasingly advanced systems.

Daikin is investing directly in that workforce. The $30 million, 64,000-square-foot Daikin Applied Solutions & Technical Institute provides hands-on education and professional development across engineering, service, technical, sales, and leadership disciplines, with up to 120 training pathways. Daikin's National Educational Partnership Program extends that commitment through more than 150 educational relationships nationwide, helping develop a pipeline of skilled HVAC professionals.

Improving Energy Efficiency and Helping Manage Costs
Rising energy demand makes efficiency increasingly important for homeowners, businesses, and institutions looking to control energy use and operating expenses.

Daikin continues to invest in technologies that can help customers get more from the energy they use. Inverter-driven systems, heat pumps, and advanced commercial building solutions can improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and deliver greater control over building comfort and performance.

These investments also reflect a broader shift outlined in the report: energy efficiency is an environmental priority and an economic and infrastructure imperative. Reducing energy waste can help customers lower costs while making better use of existing energy resources.

Meeting the Demands of the Digital Economy
Few areas illustrate America's changing infrastructure needs more clearly than data centers. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital services is increasing demand for advanced cooling technologies and creating a significant growth opportunity for Daikin.

The company expects its North American data center cooling business to exceed approximately $3.3 billion by FY2030 and plans to increase production capacity to 2.5 times 2024 levels. Daikin is also investing in a new Data Center Hub in San Diego to accelerate advancements, solution development, and customer engagement. Daikin is also planning a $163 million Advanced R&D Test Lab focused on developing next-generation cooling technologies.

Together, these investments expand Daikin's capabilities in a sector that will play an increasingly important role in America's digital and energy infrastructure.

About the Daikin U.S. Business and Innovation Report
The Daikin U.S. Business and Innovation Report highlights the company's investments, operations, and impact across the United States. The report examines Daikin's work in manufacturing, workforce development, energy efficiency, innovation, and critical infrastructure, and outlines its continued investment in technologies and capabilities to help address America's evolving needs.

Read Daikin's 2026 Business and Innovation Report: https://northamerica-daikin.com/business-innovation-report-2026

About Daikin U.S. Corporation
Daikin U.S. Corporation is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., a global leader in heat pump, air conditioning, and air filtration technology. Founded in 1924, Daikin is a Fortune Global 500 company with over 104,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 170 countries. With more than 25,000 U.S. team members, Daikin connects its global technologies and expertise with solutions tailored to U.S. needs.

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