MINNEAPOLIS —
Daikin Applied Americas today announced that it has made a majority investment in Modular Comfort Systems, a provider of customized HVAC solutions that supports consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners and operators in upstate New York. As New York enacts and implements new regulations focused on reducing energy use and carbon emissions, Modular Comfort Systems’ expertise in designing and delivering high-efficiency systems, and Daikin’s decarbonization technology and capabilities, will combine to deliver comprehensive HVAC solutions that help customers trim both their utility bills and carbon footprints.
“With changing regulations on the horizon, our customers need energy-efficient, low-carbon solutions for their buildings and facilities, and we can support this growing need by investing in Modular Comfort Systems,” said Yu Nishiwaki, Chief Operating Officer of Daikin Applied Americas. “Modular Comfort Systems has been a leading sales engineering firm in upstate New York for over 50 years, and their expertise has resulted in top-tier performcarbance and efficiency for their customers. Their continued success is a testament to their abilities and we’re pleased to welcome the team to the Daikin Group.”
In 2023, New York State codified the Climate Act into law, detailing decarbonization requirements for new buildings and accelerating the need for more sustainable and efficient HVAC solutions. The integration of Daikin Applied and Modular Comfort Systems will provide customers with end-to-end solutions to address regulations and help mitigate environmental impact.
“We know the regulatory landscape in upstate New York better than anyone, and we’re thrilled that joining Daikin will allow us to build out our HVAC technology and solutions to further support our customers,” said Chris Miller, President of Modular Comfort Systems. “Customers can expect enhanced support and distribution capabilities, backed by Daikin’s global resources to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and optimize building systems.”
Modular Comfort Systems has almost 75 employees across offices in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y. The firm provides specialized solutions for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for commercial, institutional and industrial applications. As part of the acquisition, the Daikin Applied service technicians in the region will join the company. As Modular Comfort Systems, a member of Daikin Group, the combined team will work together to deliver a full range of HVAC solutions, including engineering services, equipment selection and startup, and systems maintenance and repair.