Daikin Releases Annual U.S. Business and Innovation Report Detailing Expanded Investments

Daikin U.S. Corporation has released its annual U.S. Business and Innovation Report, highlighting the company's operational footprint, domestic investments, and strategies addressing American infrastructure and energy needs.

According to the report published on October 29, 2026, Daikin currently employs more than 25,000 people across the United States, operates 24 manufacturing facilities, maintains nine research and development centers, and provides sales and service operations across all 50 states. The publication outlines the company's focus on domestic manufacturing, workforce development, energy efficiency, and digital economy demands such as data center cooling.

Key Focus Areas in the Report

• Domestic Manufacturing: Daikin emphasizes a local-for-local approach to build production capacity closer to customers and support long-term economic growth.
• Workforce Development: The company highlights its $30 million, 64,000-square-foot Daikin Applied Solutions & Technical Institute, which offers up to 120 training pathways. Its National Educational Partnership Program also maintains more than 150 educational relationships nationwide.
• Energy Efficiency: The report details investments in inverter-driven systems, heat pumps, and commercial building solutions designed to help customers manage operating costs and energy use.
• Digital Economy and Data Centers: Daikin projects its North American data center cooling business to exceed approximately $3.3 billion by fiscal year 2030, with plans to expand production capacity to 2.5 times 2024 levels. Planned investments include a new Data Center Hub in San Diego and a $163 million Advanced R&D Test Lab.

Practical Implications and Verification

The report outlines ongoing corporate strategies addressing rising energy demands driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and industrial growth. Readers and stakeholders can verify these details and read the full text by visiting the official Daikin North America website at northamerica-daikin.com/business-innovation-report-2026.