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Daikin Applied has appointed Yu Nishiwaki as president and chief executive officer, James Moe as chief operating officer, and Hirokazu Hirao as chief operating officer of manufacturing, effective 1 July 2026. Nishiwaki, who served as COO since 2023, brings nearly three decades of Daikin experience and will lead the company's next growth phase aligned with its Fusion30 global vision. Moe will unite the company's Air Handling, Chiller and Applied Terminal Systems business units with sales, service and solutions operations. Hirao joins after 37 years with Daikin Industries, most recently leading the global Applied Solutions Business Division. The restructure supports Daikin Applied's expansion in mission-critical environments, including a $163 million R&D test lab in Plymouth, Minnesota, and strategic acquisitions in liquid cooling technology.

Daikin Applied invests US$30 million in HVAC training facility. USA: Daikin Applied has broken ground on a US$30 million Solutions & Technical Institute in Plymouth, Minnesota, as part of its efforts to address the growing shortage of skilled HVAC professionals. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 64,000-square-foot facility will provide hands-on training using more than 50 fully operational HVAC units and offer up to 120 specialised training programmes covering advanced controls, diagnostics, system optimisation and sustainable technologies. The institute will support the development of technicians, engineers, sales professionals and service personnel while enhancing customer training. The investment complements Daikin Applied's US$163 million research and development test laboratory currently under construction in Minnesota, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to workforce development and innovation in the commercial and industrial HVAC sector.

Daikin Applied breaks ground for new training center. June 18, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS - Daikin Applied has broken ground on a $30 million Solutions & Technical Institute in Plymouth, Minnesota. From high-efficiency cooling to data center applications, HVAC systems are becoming more advanced, and workforce capability is emerging as a critical differentiator. Recent industry reports forecast a shortage of thousands of HVAC technicians by 2030, highlighting the need for expanded training and hands-on experience. Daikin Applied is investing in the people, expertise, and learning environments needed to support the next generation of HVAC solutions across commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, factories, data centers, and other mission-critical buildings, a company press release said. "The demands placed on our industry are evolving rapidly and workforce capability has become a true differentiator," said Yu Nishiwaki, Daikin Applied COO. "The Daikin Applied Solutions & Technical Institute reflects our commitment to developing the next generation of technical, engineering, service, and sales talent while helping our customers succeed in an increasingly complex environment. We are investing in the people, knowledge, and capabilities that will power the future of our industry." With the goal of providing an immersive learning environment that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, the Solutions & Technical Institute is expected to open in 2027. Its features, according to the press release, will include: - More than 50 fully functional Daikin HVAC units to be used for real-world troubleshooting and system-level learning. - Up to 120 training pathways focused on advanced controls, diagnostics, system optimization, and sustainable technologies. - A state-of-the-art digital studio to extend training access to teams, customers, and partners around the world. Looking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS, its new smart AI search tool. Ask ACHR NEWS - Nine classrooms and six breakout spaces to support technical, engineering, sales, and leadership development across 64,000 square feet, with the ability to expand by an additional 40,000 square feet. By equipping technicians, engineers, sales professionals, and customer-facing teams with deeper practical knowledge, Daikin Applied is strengthening customer outcomes, accelerating workforce development, and helping close critical skills gaps across the HVAC industry, the press release said. The investment complements Daikin Applied's planned $163 million state-of-the-art research and development test lab in Plymouth, Minnesota. Scheduled to open in 2027, the lab will serve as a premier testing ground for both advanced cooling solutions - including technologies for hyperscale data centers - and the highly skilled engineers and technicians needed to develop them, the press release said. 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