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Daikin Applied announces further expansion

USA: Expansion of Daikin Applied’s facilities in the US continue with news that the Japanese-owned manufacturer will lease additional office space at its Plymouth, Minnesota, headquarters.

While the size of the new office area has not been revealed, Daikin Applied says the additional space will support existing staff as well as new positions planned for future growth.

Daikin’s corporate headquarters at 13600 Industrial Park Blvd, Plymouth, currently houses 460 employees.

Over the last six  years, Daikin Applied Americas has more than doubled its business and says it expects double digit annual growth to continue. 

In September, the company announced a $40.3m investment in a new 300,000ft² manufacturing operation in Faribault, Minnesota.

Daikin invests $40.3m in new factory – 2 September 2018
USA: Daikin Applied Americas is to spend $40.3m on its new manufacturing operation in Faribault, Minnesota, it has been revealed. Read more…

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