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 […]
On Monday, January 20, Daikin America, Inc. awarded ten Morgan County students a Daikin Minority Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school term at the 32nd Annual Decatur Morgan County Minority Development Association (DMDA) Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast and Scholarship Awards Program. Each student completed an application and was selected […]
The Daikin Spirit of America Golf Classic was held June 26-29 at Burningtree Country Club. As the title sponsor, Daikin is granted the honor each year of designating half of the tournament proceeds to a charity of its’ choice. Last year, Daikin selected HANDS Across Decatur; a local charity who […]
On December 12, Daikin sponsored a Christmas party for approximately 175 clients and staff with the Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CDD). We provided pizza, drinks, and candy canes. The CDD staff had a DJ and cookies to decorate. We all had a wonderful time getting out of the office […]
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of children nationwide each year. Once a child has been registered and accepted as an Angel, their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community, who purchase new clothing and toys. This year, Daikin participated in […]
Daikin America hosted Neighbors Night at its Decatur Plant on November 21, 2024. Thankfully, 28 of ourlocal community friends and elected officials from Decatur and Morgan County were able to attend. After a short time of fellowship, Mike Ladd welcomed the crowd, and Michael Cagle blessed the food.We then enjoyed […]
This holiday season, Daikin America employees demonstrated the spirit of giving by supporting the Morgan County Volunteer Center’s Holiday Hope Chest initiative. Employees spent an afternoon wrapping and packing boxes filled with items purchased through generous employee donations. These thoughtfully prepared gifts will bring joy and comfort to children and […]
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Daikin America’s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. invited team members from its global subsidiaries for a week-long trip culminating in the 50th Anniversary of the Bon Odori Festival at Daikin’s flagship Yodogawa plant. Ten DAI members visited chemical plants in Osaka and Kashima, Japan, as […]
We started out our annual United Way Day of Caring at the Decatur Senior Center, where we trimmed the shrubs and bushes that help to make the center so attractive. It took us about an hour and a half of hard work. Our second project was to clean up the […]
Symphony Hall in Osaka, Japan was the site recently for a ceremony commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the founding of Daikin Industries, Ltd. Two thousand guests, business partners, and Daikin Group employees from Japan and around the world attended the ceremony, during which company representatives dedicated themselves to continued […]
Soon you will see Decatur Fire and Rescue’s new Firefighting Boat on the Tennessee River. The boat will be the only one of its kind on the river and Daikin America played a critical role in bringing it to Decatur. Daikin donated $20,000 to DFR, which allowed the department to […]
They have arrived! Daikin America’s Homestay Program has been restructured as Daikin’s Cultural Experience Japan program and the inaugural class has arrived in Japan. Eight students and one teacher chaperone from Morgan and Lawrence County High Schools will spend the next 7 days in Japan learning about Daikin and Japanese […]
What do you need to know for Daikin Festival 2024? It’s all right here: WHEN: This Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6:30pm until 9pm. WHERE: Point Mallard Park WHAT: Japanese culture meets Southern hospitality in a FREE event for the entire family. WHO: Taiko Force drummers, local favorite classic rock […]
When you come to Daikin Festival 2024 at Mallard Point on May 3 from 6:30 to 9pm, you may see that some festival-goers seem extra festive in their happi coats – traditional Japanese festival wear going back generations. Happi coats are shorter versions of the kimono, worn by both men […]
The Japanese word “shodo” is a very short word used to describe something very beautiful: flowing kanji characters raised to a high art form. Shodo is usually translated as “the way of artistic hand writing or beautiful writing” and you’ll have the chance to learn it at Daikin Festival 2024, […]
We’re pretty enthusiastic about yakitori making an appearance at Daikin Festival 2024, May 3 from 6:30pm until 9pm. It may be the ultimate Japanese comfort food, although the word actually translates to “grilled chicken.” It can be found at street food stalls and home kitchens alike. Slow-cooked to perfection over […]
The Daikin Festival returns to Point Mallard, May 3, 2024, from 6:30pm until 9pm. It’s a homegrown version of Bon Odori – Japanese summer festivals that have been celebrated for hundreds of years. As always, Daikin Festival is family-friendly, free of charge and even includes your food and drink. The […]