When the dust had settled on the 2026 edition of the Decatur Dragon Boat Race, Daikin teams stood victorious. Both teams of Daikin rowers came out on top in their divisions, held May 9 at Point Mallard Park. Row-Bots won First Place in Class C. And Transform-Oars claimed First Place […]
When Shinobu Ichiyanagi begins making his magical creations, people tend to stop where they are. Children stare. Adults, too, for that matter. In a matter of moments, what began as a glossy lump of sugar becomes a bird, a dragon, a horse, something whimsical and impossible. It is part sculpture, […]
Japanese culture meets Southern hospitality when the Daikin Festival returns–May 1, 2026 at Point Mallard Park. This year’s festival will feature many of the things you’ve come to love about this FREE family event–plus some new surprises. The gates open at 6:30 and the festival runs until 9pm. There is […]
Calling all high school seniors in North Alabama! Daikin America, Inc. is announcing the Daikin EPIC Scholarship program. The program offers $5,000 annual scholarships to select students interested in the Excellence in Process Industrial Controls (EPIC) program at Calhoun Community College (CCC) and the potential for a career in manufacturing […]
On December 12, Daikin sponsored a Christmas party for approximately 200 clients and staff with the Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CDD). We provided pizza, drinks, cookies and candy canes. The Grinch delighted all with an appearance. We all had a wonderful time getting out of the office and celebrating […]
Daikin’s Decatur family is blessed to be part of helping children and seniors across Morgan County have a wonderful Christmas through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. Once again, Daikin volunteers pitched in to promote and organize donations and deliver presents to the Salvation Army drop-off point. Allan Britnell, VP […]
Daikin America, Inc. takes great pleasure in announcing that the Daikin Festival will return for 2026. Decatur’s free, family-oriented festival will once again include the things you love about it: music, dance, great food, and laughter. The festival is the place where Japanese culture meets Southern hospitality and it’s all […]
Just 40 minutes from Decatur, atop Huntsville’s Monte Sano mountain, the North Alabama Japanese Garden feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. A short walk from the Monte Sano Lodge, a simple trail takes you past bamboo and stone, and opens onto a quiet clearing […]
For more than a century, the Princess Theatre has been a fixture of Second Avenue in downtown Decatur. On a rainy night, you can spot the glow from the Art Deco marquee from blocks away. But the full history of the Princess goes all the way back to the horse […]
The Daikin Spirit of America Golf Classic at Burningtree Country Club takes place each June. But the best part of the event happens each fall when the tournament proceeds are donated to local charities. This year, Daikin teamed up with Burningtree to donate $18,000 to Hands Across Decatur (HAD), which […]
Every year, on a select Saturday in September, Daikin America hosts our annual United Way Charity Golf Tournament. This event started in 1996 and has been a key part of Daikin’s support for the United Way of Morgan County (or UWMC) ever since. That first tournament raised $36,000 and the event […]
You may have heard it at a community event. It begins with a distinctive rhythmic sound, as drum sticks clack together and strike the rim and head of large Japanese drums. The cadence that slowly unfolds comes from Daikin’s Taiko Force, and what happens next is a unique blend of […]
Daikin Industries has introduced the Green Heart Factory (GHF) system globally across all its factories. Green Heart Factory (GHF) is a company-wide initiative by Daikin aimed at reducing the environmental impact of each factory through strategic and systematic efforts. The system encourages employees to actively contribute to sustainability by creating […]
Burningtree Country Club hosted their 59th annual Spirit of America Golf Classic on June 25-28th with Daikin America, Inc. as their title sponsor for the 17th consecutive year. This year’s Daikin Spirit of America Golf Classic was won by Matthew Render of Lee University. Render hails from South Africa but now calls Acworth, GA […]
On May 10, organizations from across Morgan County came together for the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Festival & Race, benefiting the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation. Daikin was once again pleased to be a sponsor and race two boats: Angry Nerds and Boots on the Bow. Even the wind and rain […]
Every year, Daikin America’s art contest gives 5th grade classes from local elementary schools a chance to shine with their creative, collaborative efforts. This year’s theme was “Friendship.” Here are the winners: 1st place – Woodmeade Elementary 2nd place – Austinville Elementary 3rd place – Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary All […]
Daikin America is a proud education partner of Career Academies of Decatur (CAD). On January 6, Daikin sponsored a Cracker Barrel breakfast for the entire CAD staff as they prepared for the second semester of the school year. After breakfast, Daikin and CAD had an enlightening discussion of how we […]
We regret to announce that Daikin will not be able to host the Daikin Festival this year while we battle difficult business conditions. This is not a decision Daikin takes lightly. Supporting our local communities and contributing to society is an integral part of the Daikin Group Philosophy worldwide […]
Daikin was pleased to sponsor Calhoun Community College’s Career Services’ Spring Job Fair. As one of North Alabama’s largest public hiring events, the Spring Job Fair featured more than forty employers actively recruiting for full-time and part-time positions across various industries. We were happy to sponsor, promote Daikin during the Job Fair, and […]
We are excited to announce the new Daikin EPIC Scholarship program with Calhoun Community College. This program will provide opportunities for local students interested in great manufacturing careers like Daikin. As a start, we recently funded $20,000 for four scholarships. Each $5000 annual scholarship can cover the vast majority of […]