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 […]
Daikin’s Decatur facility was pleased to host officials from Manufacture Alabama this week. President and CEO Jon Barganier and VP Communications and Membership Amanda Salazar were among those who toured our facility and met with Daikin Plant Leadership to learn more about our operations in Alabama. Manufacture Alabama supports and […]
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 […]
Claros Technologies, Inc. (Claros) has announced the successful completion of a large-scale commercial optimization run of ClarosTechUV™—Claros’s proprietary UV-photochemical PFAS destruction technology platform—at Daikin America’s (DAI) Decatur, Alabama facility. To learn about the process click this link.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the month of July, the United Way of Morgan County coordinates a school supply drive called “Stuff the Bus”. Area residents and businesses collect thousands of items to be distributed to Morgan County students for the upcoming school year. DAI is proud to be an annual participant. Employees drop […]
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 […]
The Daikin Festival is back for 2024. On May 3, from 6:30 until 9pm CDT, we will celebrate Daikin’s 30th Anniversary at this Bon Odori-style festival at Point Mallard Park. Daikin Festival 2024 features live music, Japanese Folk Dancing and an amazing array of food and drink: Pizza, BBQ, chicken […]