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China is the world’s largest producer of HFCs, and manufactures about 70% of the world’s air conditioners.

Jordan Smith: “There is no question that GWP matters and that the industry should be supporting all efforts to invent and test new, lower GWP solutions”

JAPAN: Daikin is predicting a 44% hit on its operating profit this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with sales expected to drop 8.6% to JPY2,330bn (US$21.7bn).

On April 30, Daikin Industries, Ltd. added new content entitled "Expert Ventilation Methods" on its company website to provide the public with useful information on home ventilation for Japanese residences in English.

The Federal Guild of the German Refrigeration Industry (BIV) and the Central Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Heat Pumps (ZVKKW) have written an open letter to the Chillventa organisers pleading for “the most important leading trade fair in our industry” to take place. 

Read more about the measures we're taking to keep our Ostend factory running and Daikin employees safe in an interview with vice-president Wim De Schacht dated earlier this month.