Daikin Applied acquires Varitec Solutions to deliver end-to-end HVAC solutions

Daikin and Varitec will combine to pair innovation with capabilities that range from systems engineering to controls integration to equipment service offering solutions to address today’s evolving needs and help mitigate environmental impact.

Varitec’s expertise in supporting engineers, contractors and building owners with innovative solutions and quick delivery combined with Daikin’s industry leadership gives customers one source for comprehensive HVAC technology and services. Daikin Applied  acquired Varitec Solutions, the Phoenix-based leader in designing, developing and installing large-scale, energy-efficient HVAC systems for commercial buildings.

Yu Nishiwaki, Chief Operating Officer of Daikin Applied, “Expertise, ease and excellence — that’s the ideal customer experience and it’s what we are able to provide by investing in Varitec Solutions. Varitec has been an outstanding representative of Daikin and other equipment manufacturers in the Southwest U.S. region, and a leader in their market for over 45 years. This acquisition is a testament to the legacy the company has built and that we will continue to grow together. We are pleased to welcome Varitec and its employees to the Daikin Group.”

The combined capabilities of Daikin and Varitec will provide customers with end-to-end solutions to address today’s evolving needs and help mitigate environmental impact.

Chris Carlson, who will continue as President of Varitec Solutions and lead the organisation, said, “More companies are looking to optimise their building systems and reduce carbon emissions, and we’re here to support them at all points in that journey. Joining Daikin allows us to build out the depth and breadth of our capabilities, especially on the services side. One phone call and our customers have access to the industry’s best engineering, controls and services professionals.”