OSAKA, Japan — Daikin Industries Ltd., a global HVACR manufacturer, is celebrating its 100^th anniversary.

Daikin’s core products and solutions serve as essential infrastructure, improving the quality of life for people living in all climates, from extreme cold to intense heat, the company said in a press release. While delivering comfort to millions, the company says it is equally committed to reducing carbon emissions and lowering environmental impact through advanced technologies, including inverters, heat pumps, and the use of the low-GWP refrigerant R-32.

Daikin’s North American subsidiaries employ more than 22,000 employees across 25 manufacturing facilities dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable HVAC solutions throughout the U.S. and Canada, the company said.

“As we celebrate our centennial milestone, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a better future through open innovation,” said Yoshiyuki Uemura, president of Daikin U.S. Corp. “We also look forward to our continued investments in the U.S. and Canada, where our workforce has been instrumental in driving technological advancements to accelerate decarbonization goals. Together, we work to advance the next generation of sustainable HVAC solutions while addressing global challenges like climate change.”