Daikin Europe N.V. held the official inauguration of Daikin Manufacturing Poland, a new heat pump production facility located in the Łódź region.
The opening ceremony brought together representatives of the Polish government, the Ambassador of Japan to Poland, local authorities, suppliers and other partners.
According to a company statement, the new facility represents an investment of approximately €300m and serves as a key production base within Daikin’s European manufacturing footprint. The factory primarily produces residential heat pump heating systems to meet the growing demand for sustainable heating solutions across Europe, it noted.
Masanori Togawa, representative director, chairman of the Board and CEO of Daikin Industries, said: “This facility marks an important milestone for our global operations and reflects our long-standing philosophy of producing close to the market. By strengthening our manufacturing presence in Europe, we can respond more quickly to local needs and build long-term partnerships across the region.”
Daikin stated that the decision to establish the plant in Poland reflects the country’s highly skilled workforce, strong industrial and academic base, as well as its access to European markets.
Yasuto Hiraoka, managing director of Daikin Manufacturing Poland, added: “Poland offers the capabilities and environment we need for long-term growth. Together with our partners and the local community, we aim to contribute to the sustainable development of this region while building a strong and trusted production base.”
From a European perspective, Daikin said the facility plays a role that goes beyond manufacturing. By enabling local production of heat pumps, the company added that the plant supports Europe’s transition away from fossil-fuel-based heating, while contributing to CO₂ emission reductions and greater energy efficiency.
Masatsugu Minaka, chairman of Daikin Europe, said: “This factory carries importance not only for Daikin, but also for Europe. Local manufacturing of heat pumps accelerates the region’s energy transition, strengthens supply chain resilience and contributes to a more sustainable industrial base.”
The facility also reinforces Daikin’s ‘local for local’ approach by enabling a faster response to customer needs and ensuring a stable supply of energy-efficient solutions, it noted. Daikin added that close cooperation with its global R&D hub in Ghent, Belgium, will further accelerate the transfer of advanced technologies into large-scale production.
Michał Jaros, secretary of state, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, said: “The inauguration of this new production facility marks an important step for Poland’s industrial development and Europe’s energy transition. Investments such as this contribute to strengthening our manufacturing base, creating high-quality jobs, and supporting the development of skills and innovation in the region.
“We welcome Daikin’s long-term commitment to Poland and its contribution to building more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for Europe. This project also reflects the importance of close cooperation between international partners, local communities and public institutions.”