• 16 Mar, 2026

Daikin Applied Invests $163M in Advanced R&D Test Lab to Bolster HVAC Innovation for Data Centers and Beyond

Daikin Applied Invests $163M in Advanced R&D Test Lab to Bolster HVAC Innovation for Data Centers and Beyond

State-of-the-art R&D test lab to accelerate development of next-generation cooling technologies for hyperscale data centers and traditional HVAC markets, with full lab completion planned for 2027.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 9, 2025 -- Daikin Applied, a global leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, today announced a $163 million investment to build a state-of-the-art research and development test lab at its Plymouth, Minn., headquarters. This strategic investment underscores Daikin Applied's commitment to advancing HVAC innovation across its portfolio, from chillers and air handlers to heat pumps and hyperscale data center cooling technologies.

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