Located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, the new EDC becomes Daikin’s European hub for Direct Expansion systems and refrigeration solutions, and its global centre for heat pump heating R&D. The site includes 23 advanced test chambers and a purpose-built product testing complex designed to simulate extreme climate conditions, from Arctic cold to desert heat.

The Ghent facility consolidates Daikin’s global R&D efforts in air-to-water heat pump technology, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Flagship developments include the Daikin Altherma 4 heat pump, which uses natural refrigerant R290, and the world’s first VRV system operating with CO2 refrigerant.

“This new, world-class facility strengthens Daikin’s R&D capabilities and enables us to deliver the next generation of low-carbon heating and cooling solutions,” said Hamid Salimi, Residential Product Manager. “This will cement our position as the UK’s leading provider of heating and cooling solutions.”