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Daikin CE to sell Dadanco chilled beams

AUSTRIA: Daikin Central Europe has agreed exclusive distribution rights to Dadanco Europe’s active chilled beams and induction units.

The five-year deal covers central and eastern Europe (except Serbia) and expands Daikin Central Europe’s applied systems product portfolio.

“The cooperation with Dadanco Europe complements our comprehensive Daikin chiller and air handling unit portfolio,” said Daikin Central Europe’s general manager commercial sales, Daniel Winch.

Dadanco was founded in Adelaide, Australia in 1997 to commercialise its patented nozzle technology in induction systems and active chilled beams. Since its inception, Dadanco has completed more than 2500 buildings globally, and is known as a technology leader in active chilled beams. Dadanco Europe was founded in 2015.

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