Daikin Wins Prime Minister’s Prize in Monodzukuri Award

At the Fifth Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award, or ‘manufacturing Japan awards,’ sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Daikins won the Prime Minister’s Prize in the Product/Technology Development Category for ‘development of a next-generation air conditioner capable of contributing to the prevention of global warming and reinforcement of Japan’s competitive power in manufacturing.’ The awards ceremony was held on September 18 at the prime minister’s official residence.