Daikin bets on Africa with new production sites in Nigeria and Algeria

Eyeing potential growth, company changes strategy to compete with LG and Gree

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A Daikin plant in southern India. Parts to be used in Africa will be sent from the company's plants in India. (Photo by Hisashi Iwato) 

HISASHI IWATO, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Daikin Industries is bolstering its supply chain for home air conditioners in Africa, recently setting up a manufacturing site in Nigeria while also preparing to produce products in Algeria.

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