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PERFECTING THE AIR TOP
Through Perfecting the Air, Daikin strives to make the world’s spaces happier and more comfortable.
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Daikin leverages its experience and technology to deliver air conditioning solutions that meet the demands of any setting.
- Products
Sakai Plant
About Sakai Plant
Daikin uses advanced air conditioning technology to bring comfort to people’s lives. Playing a central role in that advanced technology and quality is the Sakai Plant, which comprises the Rinkai Factory and the Kanaoka Factory. As a manufacturing base of outdoor units for commercial air conditioners, the Rinkai Factory boasts state-of-the-art production facilities and an energy-efficient, employee-friendly working environment. The Kanaoka Factory has an integrated system from design to manufacture and constantly advances the air conditioning technologies that benefit Daikin customers around the world.
Sakai Plant–Kanaoka Factory
This is the major production facility for Daikin’s world-renowned air conditioning products. Employing a highly efficient manufacturing system to produce air conditioners for commercial applications, the plant operates at high efficiency to manufacture a wide range of products. In tandem with the Technology and Innovation Center (TIC) located at the Yodogawa Plant, the Sakai Plant also provides technological expertise and manufacturing capabilities to Daikin bases around the globe. This allows us to leverage the power of innovation inside and outside the company in product development to more rapidly launch advanced environmental technologies.
Sakai Plant–Rinkai Factory
The Rinkai Factory is Daikin’s worker-friendly production base for outdoor units for commercial air conditioners. The manufacturing system integrates all tasks from the assembly of key components to the completion of finished outdoor units. Particularly advanced technology is employed in the development and manufacture of compressors, which can be considered the heart of an air conditioning system. The production line is linked directly to the Distribution Center and inventory management is entirely computerized. This enables the Rinkai Factory to fulfill a wide variety of customer orders rapidly and flexibly.
History of Sakai Plant
Plant Developments
- February 1937
- Sakai Plant established. Begins operation specializing in manufacture of heating and cooling equipment.
- February 1963
- Kanaoka Factory completed.
- October 1978
- Rinkai Factory completed.
- March 1990
- Rinkai Factory No.2 begins operation.
- June 1992
- Rinkai Distribution Center completed.
- November 1992
- Kanaoka Factory Engineering Building completed.
- June 2018
- Rinkai No. 1 Factory rebuilt.
Production Related
- February 1938
- Production of freezers (for submarines) employing CFC commences.
- May 1951
- Production of package air conditioners for commercial applications commences.
- January 1958
- Production of room air conditioners for residential use commences. (Production moved to Shiga Plant in 1970.) (Production of central air conditioning system products moved to Yodogawa Plant.)
- August 1984
- Production of package air conditioners (outdoor units) reaches 1 million units.
- October 1999
- Production of package air conditioners (outdoor units) reaches 5 million units.
- May 2014
- Production of package air conditioners (outdoor units) reaches 10 million units.
Certification(Acknowledgement by outside organizations)
- December 1992
- ISO 9001 quality management system certification was obtained.
- October 1994
- Sakai Plant receives TPM Award from Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance.
- October 1996
- Environmental management system certified compliant with international ISO14001 standard.
- August 2001
- Sakai Plant achieves “zero emissions” status.
- June 2002
- Sakai Plant receives Osaka Environmental Award.
- August 2012
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 18001 Certification.
- January 2020
- Rinkai No. 1 Factory receives Energy Conservation Center Chairman’s Award of the Energy Conservation Grand Prize.
- January 2021
- Sakai Plant receives ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certification.
- January 2023
- Rinkai No. ２Factory receives Energy Conservation Center Chairman’s Award of the Energy Conservation Grand Prize.
Production and Development
Air Conditioning Products
With consideration for the global environment, we develop and manufacture an array of HVAC products customized for the needs and unique characteristics of each region to create healthy and comfortable indoor air quality and environments.
Daikin air conditioning products (air conditioners)Daikin’s Aims for Value Creation
・To contribute to the realization of SDGs through our business, we in the Daikin Group have identified three themes to emphasize: "Earth," "Cities," and "People." With our world-leading technologies, we aim to provide new value that enables healthy and comfortable lifestyles while reducing the environmental impact.
Sakai Plant Works Value Creation
Getting to the Sakai Plant
Getting to the Kanaoka Factory
1304 Kanaoka-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 591-8511
TEL:+81-72-252-1151
Access by Train
- Five minutes' walk from Shirasagi Station on Nankai Koya Line.
- 15minutes' walk from No. 1 exit of Nakamozu Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
Access by Car
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＜From Osaka＞
5 km (15 minutes) east of Sakai exit on Hanshin Expressway No. 15 Sakai Route. -
＜From Suita＞
5 km (15 minutes) west of Mihara-Kita exit on Kinki Expressway. -
＜From Wakayama＞
5 km (15 minutes) west of Mihara-Minami exit on Hanwa Expressway. -
＜From Kansai Airpor＞
7 km (20 minutes) east of Ohama exit on Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Route.
Getting to the Rinkai Factory
3-12 Chikko Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka 592-8331
TEL:+81-72-241-1151
Access by Train
- Five minutes' taxi ride from Ishizugawa Station on Nankai Honsen Line. (Change to local train at Sakai Station.)
Access by Car
- ＜From Osaka＞
3 km (5 minutes) west of Dejima exit on Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Route. - ＜From Kansai Airport/ Wakayama＞
3 km (5 minutes) west of Ishizu exit on Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Route.
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