# Copeland and Daikin expand JV for R290 swing rotary compressors in Europe

Copeland and Daikin are expanding their joint venture to introduce inverter swing rotary compressors for the European residential heat pump market, initially designed for R290 refrigerant. Production will start in 2026 at an existing facility.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-01-07
- Where: European Economic Area, Switzerland, UK, Switzerland
- Status: announced
- Products: R290 swing rotary compressors, power electronics, controls
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Copeland](https://endata.com/companies/8190.md) (partner)
- [Daikin](https://endata.com/companies/10434.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [naturalrefrigerants.com](https://naturalrefrigerants.com/news/copeland-daikin-joint-venture-to-introduce-swing-rotary-compressors-to-european-residential-heat-pump-market/), 2026-01-07: "The compressors will initially be designed for propane [R290] with the possibility to expand to other refrigerants in the future."

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