AirReps,
based out of nearby Bellevue, Washington, is the largest
and most tenured manufacturer’s representative firm for
premium HVAC equipment in the Pacific Northwest.
Primarily serving commercial, industrial, and
institutional sectors, AirReps was founded in 1950 and
provides sales, warranty service, support and customer
training focused on Daikin VRV and applied
products.
“Bringing outstanding, knowledgeable, and reliable
companies such as Thermal Supply and AirReps into Daikin
Group will augment our presence and service in the
region from residential to commercial projects,” Inoue
said.
Jeff Drees, EVP Sales, Marketing and Aftermarket, Daikin
Applied, added that creating an exceptional customer
experience is at the heart of our strategy. “We’re
piloting many different go-to-market models to ensure we
bring the best that Daikin has to offer to our
customers. Only by putting customers first will we build
our leadership position in North America.”
The acquisitions are the latest in a period of
high-growth activity for Daikin that began in November
2020 with the acquisition of Stevens Equipment
Supply, LLC. In January of 2021, Daikin announced
the acquisition of Robinson Plumbing & Heating Supply
Co., Inc., and the acquisition of the largest HVAC
distributor in the New York metropolitan area, ABCO
HVACR Supply + Solutions.
About Daikin
Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) is a Fortune 1,000 company
with more than 76,000 employees worldwide and is the
world’s number 1 air conditioning company. Daikin North
America LLC (DNA) is a subsidiary of DIL. A member of
DIL, Houston-based Goodman Global, Inc. (Goodman) is a
leading manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning products for residential and light
commercial use. Goodman® brand products are
predominantly sold through company-operated and
independent distribution networks, with more than 1,000
total distribution points throughout North America. DNA
and Goodman engineering and manufacturing are located at
Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston, Texas.
For more information, visit
www.northamerica-daikin.com and
www.goodmanmfg.com.
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