Daikin Europe N.V. announces it will build a new Research & Development (R&D) facility for sustainable heating and air conditioning solutions in Hendek, Turkey. The decision anticipates growth in local R&D staff and will create the necessary space for new testing labs, as well as future factory expansion.
The building will double the available space for R&D and is expected to be ready by April 2024
Daikin Europe is a leading heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration company thanks to the importance it attaches to innovation. Over its nearly 50 year history it has come with market defining inventions such the Daikin Altherma air-to-water heat pump in Europe. The company is investing heavily in R&D in every region where it is located. In 2023, Daikin will invest 3,5 million euro in its Turkish R&D facilities.
The R&D centre of Daikin Europe in Turkey serves as one of the strongest R&D centres in the region. Amongst its developments are split air conditioners for individual or central systems, duct and cassette type fan-coils and air handling units, mainly for Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asian countries. Many of these developments are also manufactured in Turkey.
The expansion is firmly rooted in Daikin’s proximity strategy to develop and manufacture products close to the markets where they are sold. “Demand for our products is growing throughout the entire EMEA region, as consumers and businesses alike are looking for energy efficient solutions, that will both reduce the running costs and support a smaller carbon footprint. In Turkey we can find highly skilled engineers, and by expanding our R&D activities there, we will be able to meet that growing demand with products that are tailored to local needs,” says Kazuhide Mizutani, General Manager of Daikin EMEA Development Center.
The new building will have 4,500 m² of dedicated R&D space, which will more than double the current available office space and testing labs. Daikin Europe plans to grow its Turkish R&D team considerably in the next 5 to 10 years. The new facility is expected to be ready in April 2024 and will be able to accommodate all current and future colleagues in an attractive work environment.
