Daikin Applied

Daikin Applied Americas, a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., designs, manufactures, and sells heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products, systems, parts, and services for commercial buildings. Formerly known as McQuay International, the company was acquired by Daikin in 2006 and has its world headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a global leader in the air conditioning sector, with 2024 revenues of nearly $30.8 billion and over 98,000 employees worldwide, making it the world's number one air conditioning company. Daikin Applied's technology and services are integral to creating comfortable, efficient, and sustainable environments for work and life, delivering quality air to various building occupants. The company's solutions are distributed through a worldwide network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices.

Daikin Applied's history traces back to McQuay Radiator, incorporated in 1933 in Minneapolis. Early successes included the first classroom unit ventilator and the first hermetic compressor for air conditioning. Over the decades, McQuay expanded its product lines and international presence, becoming a multi-national corporation in the 1960s. The company has a long history of technological innovations, including the packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) in 1951, packaged R-12 positive pressure centrifugal compressor chiller in 1962, and the first commercial water source heat pump using R-410A in 2002. Daikin Applied is committed to sustainability and has formulated Environmental Vision 2050, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Their products are designed to save energy, reduce environmental impact, and help facilities achieve LEED® certification. The company's offerings include a wide range of HVAC equipment such as rooftop systems, air handlers, chillers, fan coils, and modular central plants. They also focus on providing solutions with advanced technology, IoT integration, and next-generation compressors.