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 […]
Claros Technologies has announced the successful completion of the world’s first large-scale demonstration of high-throughput PFAS destruction using UV technology at Daikin America, Inc.’s Decatur, Alabama facility. The demonstration represents a breakthrough in PFAS destruction. Click here to read the full story.
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 […]
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 […]
On October 29, Daikin employees and their kids supported Decatur Fire & Rescue’s 3rd Annual Spooktacular for the Special Needs Community and their families. Dressed up in non-scary costumes, Daikin participants handed out candy, and visitors enjoyed free food, hayrides, face painting, as well as a haunted house for those […]
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 […]
Daikin America, Inc. hosted our 28th Annual Daikin United Way Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 28. Despite the rainy weather, one hundred and sixty golfers and thirty Daikin employee volunteers showed up to support the United Way of Morgan County. Every year, we pay all player fees for the […]