Daikin Applied has opened an expanded 191,000-square-foot Modular Solutions facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The expansion raises production capacity for custom-built hydronic and electric systems by about 150%. The site grows from 58,000 square feet. It builds and tests complete cooling systems in a factory, which the company says cuts deployment time and simplifies onsite installation. Demand is rising from data centres, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, and industrial operations. The plant can also produce Daikin-owned technologies in-house, including Chilldyne® liquid cooling distribution units and DDC Solutions S-Series rack containment. "The additional capacity allows us to support more customers, take on larger projects," said Stephen McGee, general manager of Modular Solutions.

Claros Technologies has closed a $55 million Series B funding round to accelerate global commercialisation of its PFAS destruction technology. The round was led by Treehouse Family Capital, with participation from Daikin America, Veralto, Bush Foundation, Nord Asset Management, and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Minneapolis-based company develops ClarosTechUV, a patented system that permanently destroys PFAS chemicals, and operates ClarosLabs, a mobile laboratory for PFAS analysis. Recent demonstrations showed over 99.99% destruction of PFAS compounds in industrial process water and groundwater remediation applications. The funding will support manufacturing expansion, commercial deployments across North America, Europe, and Asia, and strategic hiring in engineering and operations. Founded in 2018, Claros aims to address growing demand from industrial manufacturers, remediation firms, utilities, and government agencies seeking permanent PFAS destruction solutions amid tightening global regulations.

Daikin Applied announces new top leadership. July 2, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS - Yu Nishiwaki is the new president and CEO of Daikin Applied, while James Moe has been named COO and Hirokazu Hirao has been named chief operating officer of manufacturing. The appointments, which the company says strengthen its operating model as it continues to scale its capabilities to support customers and advance strategic priorities, were effective July 1. "It is an honor to serve as president and CEO of Daikin Applied," said Nishiwaki in a press release. "Having served as COO, I've seen firsthand the talent, dedication, and ingenuity of our people, and that gives me tremendous confidence in what we can accomplish together. From commercial buildings and healthcare facilities to schools, manufacturing operations, and data centers, the demands on today's built environment are rapidly evolving. As we look ahead, we will continue strengthening customer relationships, advancing innovation, and empowering our teams to deliver lasting value for the people and industries we serve." Nishiwaki, who had served as COO since 2023, will now lead the organization in its next phase of growth, the press release said. He brings nearly three decades of experience with Daikin, including roles as general manager for Daikin Air Conditioning Italy and vice president of strategic planning for Daikin Applied Americas. Moe has been instrumental in driving growth and profitability since joining Daikin Applied in 2016, the company said. In his new role, Moe will unite Daikin's air handling, chiller and applied terminal systems business units with his current oversight of sales, service, solutions, and Alliance Air Products. Hirao joins Daikin Applied after more than 37 years with Daikin Industries Ltd., most recently as general manager of the global Applied Solutions division. He brings extensive experience leading manufacturing operations within Daikin, the press release said. The new leadership structure reinforces Daikin Applied's commitment to advancing solutions for mission-critical environments, the press release said. Looking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS, its new smart AI search tool. Ask ACHR NEWS Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! SPONSORED BY Hi there. I'm Ask ACHR NEWS. You can ask me anything about HVACR trends, news, and insights. Go ahead, type something below, and let's get started! JOIN TODAY To unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In