Deal adds to Daikin Applied’s portfolio of industry-leading data center technologies by incorporating modular, ultra-high-density hybrid cooling solutions
MINNEAPOLIS - Aug. 18, 2025
Daikin Applied today announced it has acquired DDC Solutions, a San Diego-based developer of ultra-high-density cooling cabinets and management software for data centers.
The acquisition expands Daikin Applied’s data center-focused portfolio — adding in-room, rack-level solutions for white space cooling, and underscoring the company’s commitment to providing complete data center cooling solutions.
DDC Solutions offers a patented, self-contained hybrid cooling system that integrates air and liquid cooling directly within the data center racks. Unlike traditional air-cooled or plenum-based systems, this design contains heat removal within the rack itself, which improves operational efficiency and eliminates the need for costly infrastructure modifications.
Additionally, the cabinets provide excellent fire and water protection and significantly reduce the data center's acoustic signature. They also come equipped with data center infrastructure management software for real-time monitoring and automated cooling adjustment on a per cabinet basis.
DDC Solutions will operate as a subsidiary of Daikin Applied with the full DDC Solutions leadership team remaining in their current roles.
Lincoln International served as the exclusive financial advisor to DDC Solutions and its shareholders.
Learn more about the transaction
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About DDC Solutions
DDC Solutions is a leader in data center cooling and management technology. Its complete data center cooling platform includes the patented S-Series v4 cabinet technology and its leading dynamic management software. The S-Series supports up to 100 kW air cooling and is liquid to the chip ready to enable ultra-high-density cooling in excess of 1MW per cabinet. DDC Solutions enables data centers to meet traditional workload requirements but also push beyond the limits of existing data center capabilities to support AI and HPC densities, reducing risk and lowering the total cost of ownership.
About Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied, a member of Daikin Industries, Ltd., designs and manufactures advanced commercial and industrial HVAC systems for customers around the world. The company’s technology and services play a vital role in creating comfortable, efficient and sustainable spaces to work and live — and in delivering quality air to workers, tenants and building owners. Daikin Applied solutions are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and parts offices. For more information or to locate a Daikin Applied representative, visit www.daikinapplied.com or call 800-432-1342. Also, follow the company on LinkedIn for the latest on HVAC technology, services and trends.
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Daikin Applied
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