| 1924 |
This is the history of Daikin from its founding in 1924 to today. |
| 1933 |
Osaka Metal Industries began to engage in new businesses such as refrigerator manufacturing and refrigerant gas (Freon) business around 1933 (Showa 8), before the company became a corporation. |
| 1933 |
Osaka Metal Industries, the predecessor of Daikin Industries, began manufacturing refrigeration equipment and refrigerant gases (CFCs). |
| 1934 |
In 1934 (Showa 9), the first prototype of Japan's first refrigerator, the 'Mifujireator', which surpassed imported products in performance, was completed. |
| 1934 |
The first prototype of Japan's first refrigeration machine, "Mifujirator," which outperformed imported products in performance, was completed. |
| 1935 |
By 1935 (Showa 10), it was already installed in guest rooms of a famous Japanese restaurant in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, becoming a topic of conversation among locals. |
| 1935 |
The refrigeration machine "Mifujirator" was installed in the guest rooms of a famous restaurant in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, attracting attention. |
| 1951-05 |
In May 1951 (Showa 26), Daikin completed the 'Mifujireator Aircon' (trademark), Japan's first packaged air conditioner. |
| 1951-05 |
Daikin introduced the "Mifujirator Eakon," which became Japan's first packaged air conditioning unit. |
| 1964 |
In the summer of 1964 (Showa 39), Daikin air conditioners began providing cold air services at Osaka Station of the Japan National Railways (now JR). |
| 1964 |
At Osaka Station of the Japan National Railways (now JR), cold air service using Daikin air conditioners was launched. |
| 1965 |
In 1965 (Showa 40), mass production systems were established, and large-scale shopping centers and underground malls in Kobe and other locations began to receive deliveries. |
| 1965 |
Mass production systems were established, and air conditioning units were supplied to large shopping centers and underground malls starting with an office building in Kobe. |
| 1970 |
The 1970 (Showa 45) Japan World Exposition was held in Senri Hills, Osaka. |
| 1985 |
Launched the "Trio System," a heat pump-based heating, cooling, and hot water multi-system, leading the development of new products applying air conditioning technology. |
| 1988 |
In 1988 (Showa 63), near Haneda Airport on the Metropolitan Expressway Route 1, a large neon advertising tower, featuring the new Daikin logo (commonly called the triangle mark) introduced the previous year, was installed. It was one of the largest in Japan at the time. |
| 1988 |
A large neon advertising tower of Daikin, one of the largest in Japan, was installed near Haneda Airport. |
| 1999 |
In 1999 (Heisei 11), Daikin announced the "Ururu and Sarara" R series, which features a new humidification method that absorbs moisture from outside air for the first time in the world. |
| 1999 |
Announced the "Ururu and Sarara" R series, equipped with a humidification method that absorbs moisture from outside air. |