February 2015
Florida HVAC Insider ®
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AHRI Releases November 2014 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment Data
Daikin Industries Ltd Announces Expansion and Consolidation of Goodman Operations in
Houston, TX Daikin Industries, Ltd., the
world’s largest manufacturer of heating, cooling and refrig- erant products, announced on January 6, 2015 that its board members have approved an expansion plan for its Good- man operations in the United States. Over the next several years, Daikin will be building a new state-of-the art business campus that consolidates the current manufacturing and logistics footprints to a loca- tion outside of Houston, TX, in an area near U.S. 290 and approximately three miles west of Texas State Highway 99. The new campus is currently projected to be operational mid-2016. This commitment of approximately $417M repre- sents the largest single invest- ment since the founding of the Goodman organization over thirty years ago. The construc- tion is planned to commence in the coming months. The new facility, when fi n- ished, will include one of the largest and most technologi- cally advanced HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Condition- ing) manufacturing facilities in the coun- try. The consolidated campus will enable Daikin to manufac- ture in one location the full range of energy-effi cient ducted residential and light commercial products as well as various ductless products that are currently imported from other inter-company business units located outside North America. In fact, the facility will manufacture both ducted and ductless HVAC products which is a first for Daikin. Ducted heating and cooling systems are considered the standard in the United States. Ductless systems are installed extensively around the world. Ductless systems have gained rapid acceptance in the North American marketplace and have become one of the fast- est growing HVAC market segments. Texas and Tennessee op- erations that will be relocated to the new business campus include a research and de- velopment center, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and marketing. Manufacturing operations at this new cam- pus will consist of residential and commercial heating and cooling systems marketed primarily under the Daikin, Goodman® and Amana® brand names.
Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps
U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 358,479 units in November 2014 up 10.9 percent from 323,185 units shipped in November 2013. U.S. shipments of air conditioners increased 9.9 percent, to 227,523 units, up from 207,057 units shipped in November 2013. U.S. shipments of air-source heat pumps increased 12.8 percent, to 130,956 units, up from 116,128 units shipped in November 2013.
“The new business campus will provide many outstanding benefi ts to our customers,” stated Mr. Takeshi Ebisu, President and CEO. “The operational effi ciencies we achieve will be refl ected in the superb quality of our high-effi - ciency, energy-saving heating and cooling systems. We are excited about the outstand- ing value that this move will bring to our current and future customers. As the leading global HVAC manufacturer, Daikin expressed a strong, long-term commitment to its customers in North America by
because employees are the driving force and a core value that allows us to continue as a leader in the market. Building the new campus is an exciting opportunity that will help us create synergies by bringing together our valuable employ- ees and giving them what we believe will be the best facilities and work environment in the HVAC industry.”
constructing this new business campus.”
“Our successful growth has fueled the need for additional manufacturing capacity. The new campus will allow us to dramatically increase our production efficiencies and enable us to continue to serve our customers better than ever before from the leading market position that we hold today, ” said Sam Bikman, SVP Global Supply Chain. “The integration of our engineering, procure- ment, logistics, manufacturing and marketing functions at the same location will facilitate and expedite our ability to re- spond proactively to customer needs.”
This consolidation directly
refl ects Daikin’s global commit- ment to local, in-country, manu- facturing. This philosophy is a driving force throughout the organization and is central to the consistent growth that has led to Daikin being the lead- ing global manufacturer in the HVAC industry. “Our employ- ees in the United States em- brace a philosophy of American Pride,” added Ebisu. “This is
“Our selection of Houston as the location for our new campus was a result of careful analysis and business considerations. We know that Houston is one of the best cities in the United States for this type of expansion program. It offers an outstand- ing combination that includes the ability to provide an educated workforce, economic growth, and a favorable year-long climate necessary for manufacturing and opera- tional excellence”, continued Ebisu. Houston is well known as the energy capital of the United States. Soon it will be recognized as the energy-sav- ings capital with regard to the production of high-effi ciency heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Employment at the new cam- pus will increase as a result of expanded product manufactur- ing and the consolidation of facilities located in Texas and Tennessee. “Our goal is to treat our current employees fairly and equitably when the transfer of manufacturing operations begins,” said Kari Durham, senior vice president human resources. “Total employment in the Houston area will in- crease to approximately 4000 employees.”
Goodman Sales and Distri- bution operations, Quietfl ex Manufacturing Company, L.P. (a leading manufacturer of fl exible duct and fi berglass products), Daikin Marine Con- tainer, and other Daikin opera- tions are not impacted by the consolidation.
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Year-to-date combined shipments of central air condition- ers and air-source heat pumps increased 9.0 percent, to 6,391,815 units, up from 5,863,559 units shipped in Novem- ber 2013. Year-to-date shipments of central air conditioners increased 5.1 percent, to 4,221,291 units, up from 4,014,584 units shipped during the same period in 2013. The year-to- date total for heat pump shipments increased 17.4 percent, to 2,170,524 units, up from 1,848,975 units shipped during the same period in 2013.
Year-to-Date
U.S. Manufacturers’ Shipments of Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps
Month Year-to-Date
NOTE: Industry fi gures are estimates derived from the best available fi gures supplied by a sample of AHRI member com- panies and are subject to revision. Year-to-date fi gures are correct as issued. About AHRI The Air-Condi oning, Hea ng, and Refrigera on Ins tute (AHRI) is
the trade associa on represen ng manufacturers of air condi oning, hea ng, and commercial refrigera on, and water hea ng equipment. An interna onally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and cer fi es the performance of many of these prod- ucts. AHRI’s 309 member companies manufacture quality, effi cient, and innova ve residen al and commercial air condi oning, space hea ng, water hea ng, and commercial refrigera on equipment and components for sale in North America and around the world.
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