Daikin Partners with NETH to Establish Joint Venture for Advanced Air Conditioning Software Development

Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (DIT) and Toyota Tsusho Nextie Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (NETH) announced on May 20, 2025, the establishment of a joint venture under the name "Daikin Toyota Tsusho Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd." with the goal of enhancing software development capabilities for Daikin air conditioning systems.

The collaboration focuses on improving efficiency and accelerating embedded software development while maintaining cost-effectiveness, creating a strong foundation for future business growth and expansion. In recent years, air conditioning software has evolved dramatically from simple operational controls to cloud-connected systems with advanced data integration capabilities, increasing the complexity and diversity of the technology.

As digital transformation and industry development accelerate, strengthening software development capabilities alongside continuous personnel recruitment, training, and development have become critical factors in delivering diverse products and services that meet market demands efficiently. The two companies have elevated their strategic partnership through this joint venture, combining the expertise and technological strengths of both organizations.

Sutomo Kurihara, President of Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated that merging the expertise and knowledge of both organizations will significantly enhance software development capabilities for air conditioning systems. NETH's over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry—an industry with exceptionally high standards for quality, safety, and precision—aligns perfectly with Daikin's vision for next-generation air conditioning software development.

"Combining the strengths of both organizations will accelerate software development progress significantly," Kurihara said.

Initially, the joint venture will focus on developing software for air conditioning systems produced in Thailand, with plans to expand operations to become a regional hub supporting DIT and the Daikin Group's software development needs across Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Both companies also prioritize software engineering personnel development to enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability of software development systems supporting future air conditioning business growth. DIT and NETH are committed to elevating air conditioning software development standards by integrating air conditioning technology expertise with advanced software engineering to advance Daikin brand capabilities while supporting rapid business expansion.