Daikin recognised as one of the world’s most innovative companies
DaikinEurope N.V.’s parent company Daikin Industries Ltd has once again been included on Forbes’ World’s Most Innovative Companies list, which ranks the top 100 global companies according to their innovative practice.
Inclusion on the Forbes’ World’s Most Innovative Companies list is great achievement.Innovation, sustainability and energy-efficiency take top priority at Daikin globally and in Europe, this is demonstrated by the company’s development of innovative products and systems designed specifically for the European and Middle Eastern markets. Thesesystems deal more efficiently with energy, release less CO2 and enable Daikin to respond to new market demands.
Forbes uses the “Innovation Premium” to rate organisations, based upon investors’ future expectations of innovation, including the development of new products, services and markets. Companies on the list must have $10 billion in market capitalisation and spend at least 2.5% on research and development.
In 2011, Daikin Europe established the EMEA Development Centre (EDC) at its headquarters in Ostend, Belgium. The EDC plays an essential role in developing innovative, energy-efficient alternatives to traditional heating solutions, for every possible climatic condition in Europe.
Daikin Industries Ltd leads the industry in HVAC-R systems worldwide: providing solutions for heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning. Products include energy-efficient heat pump technology and climate systems for the residential market, as well as cooling and freezer systems, chillers and air treatment solutions for professional and industrial environments.
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About Daikin Europe N.V.
Daikin Europe N.V. is a major European producer of air conditioners, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment, with approximately 5,500 employees throughout Europe and 10 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.
Globally, Daikin is renowned for its pioneering approach to product development and the unrivalled quality and versatility of its integrated solutions. With more than 50 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling technologies, Daikin is a market leader in heat pump technology. Daikin VRV and Daikin Altherma are the most sold heat pump systems in Europe, with over 500,000 systems delivered to date.