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Daikin launches operations in Kenya as part of global growth strategy

Daikin launches operations in Kenya as part of global growth strategy

Nairobi, March 2022

- Daikin Industries, the world’s

largest maker of air conditioning equipment, has launched its

operations in Kenya as part of its global strategy to increase

footprint across the emerging markets, globally. Kenya has been

globally highlighted as the new hot spot for business growth and

Daikin is poised to partner in this economic & infrastructural

development.

Daikin India Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Kanwal

Jeet Jawa

said that the East African market has great potential

for air conditioning penetration, which will be supported by the

Daikin production facilities in India. “We are introducing cost-

competitive and reliable products to the East African market

specifically customized for this weather patterns and fulfilling

Kenya’s energy labelling standards. We are strong believers in

cost competitiveness which is offering quality products at the

right price through local partnerships, powered by advanced

technology and with value-addition. Despite being a price-

sensitive market, East Africa has the potential to grow our sales

which we will aim to achieve through our volume zone strategy,”

said Jawa.

The company operates multiple research and development labs

across India, that is steadily exploring air conditioning products

that are future ready, eco-friendly, and affordable. The India

manufacturing facility currently produces over 1 million air

conditioning units annually and with the new facility operational

over the next few years, it will take Daikin’s total production

capacity to 2.5 million air conditioning units.

Daikin seeks to replicate the Indian success model across all

emerging markets including East Africa mainly due to the price-

sensitivity similarities and create a strong foothold and

 

prominence through – People, Processes, Products, Distribution

& Brand.

“We aim to develop our business in Africa -

where long-term

population is expected - using our products that are designed to

operate stably in environments with unstable electrical power

supply. After years of research and customized products, we are

ready to work with our business partners and dealers to grow the

air conditioning segment,” added Mr. Jawa.

Given that Kenya has the potential to act as the economic,

commercial, financial and logistics hub for East Africa, Daikin

plans to utilize Kenya as the gateway for its products and

Services to East Africa and serve its discerning customers.

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