State-of-the-art R&D test lab to accelerate development of next-generation cooling technologies for hyperscale data centers and traditional HVAC markets, with full lab completion planned for 2027.

MINNEAPOLIS , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin Applied, a global leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, today announced a $163 million investment to build a state-of-the-art research and development test lab at its Plymouth, Minn., headquarters. This strategic investment underscores Daikin Applied's commitment to advancing HVAC innovation across its portfolio, from chillers and air handlers to heat pumps and hyperscale data center cooling technologies.

The new 71,000-square-foot lab has already begun phased commissioning of nine test cells, with full facility completion and o

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