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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
SHIGA PLANT
About Shiga Plant
Shiga Plant manufactures room air conditioners and air purifiers with a priority on customer satisfaction, product usability and increased environmental comfort. With its product development system promoting energy savings and environmental comfort while combining digital technologies and proficient techniques, Shiga Plant delivers safety and high-quality in all Daikin products. What’s more, as a global mother plant, we also advance the development of products for overseas markets and the expansion of production equipment implemented by Shiga Plant to overseas bases.
- Completion
- November 6, 1970
- Site Area
- Approx. 255,838m2
History of Shiga Plant
- 1970
- Shiga Plant established.
- 1978
- Production of Daikin System (PDS) introduced.
- 1980
- Factory No.2 begins operation.
- 1987
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities initiated.
- 1989
- Cumulative production reaches 5 million units.
- 1993
- Factory No.3 begins operation.
- 1994
- ISO9001 quality management system certification obtained.
- 1996
- ISO14001 environment management system certification obtained.
- 1998
- Production reaches 10 million units.
- 1999
- High-cycle production system initiated.
- 2006
- Cumulative production reaches 20 million units.
- 2016
- Cumulative production reaches 30 million units.
- 2020
- ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system certification obtained. (2012 OHSAS18001 certification obtained.) Shiga Plant celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Production and Development
Air Conditioning Products
With consideration for the global environment, Shiga Plant develops and manufactures an impressive array of HVAC products customized to the needs and unique characteristics of each region to create healthy comfort and durable quality in indoor environments.
Daikin air conditioning products (air conditioners)Daikin’s Aims for Value Creation
To achieve the realization of SDGs through our business, the Daikin Group has identified three priority themes: "The Earth," "Cities," and "People." With our leading global technologies, we consistently provide new value that enables healthy and comfortable lifestyles while reducing environmental impact.
Shiga Plant Works Value Creation
Creating Value for the Earth
- Carbon neutrality initiatives
- Coexistence with nature in Shiga
- Daikin’s unique production system
Creating Value for People
- Integrated production from design to supply
- Product development matching trends
Foundation Supporting Value Creation
- Working with the local community
- Health and safety initiatives
Access to the Shiga Plant
1000-2 Okamoto-cho, Kuasatsu-shi, Shiga, 525-8526, Japan
TEL: 077-563-1151
By train
- From JR Kusatsu Station (East Exit),
take a Teisan bus bound for Aoyama 5-chome or Kamikiryu,
and get off at Daikin-mae stop (Approx. 20 mins.) - From JR Kusatsu Station (East Exit), take a Teisan taxi (Approx. 15 mins.)
By car
- From Ritto IC on the Meishin Expressway,
exit to National Route 1 and head toward Otsu,
turn left at the Kusatsu 3-chome intersection,
and then go straight (Approx. 20 mins.) - Turn right onto the prefectural road from Kusatsu-Tanakami IC Approx. 10 mins.)
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