What is the history of Goodmans? Goodmans history starts with Harold V. Goodman, Houston Texas air conditioning dealer in 1980s who was dissatisfied with equipment quality. In 1982 he founded Goodman Manufacturing in Houston, making affordable air conditioners and heat pumps with focus on value. Company grew quickly in 1980s as budget brand. Harold Goodman died in 1996, company continued. In 1997 Goodman acquired Amana Heating and Air Conditioning from Raytheon, expanding portfolio. In 2004 Goodman acquired Quietflex duct manufacturing. In 2006 Goodman went public. In 2012 Japanese giant Daikin Industries, world's largest HVAC company, acquired Goodman for $3.7 billion, which was largest acquisition in Daikin history. Daikin invested $400 million in new mega factory in Waller, Texas called Daikin Texas Technology Park opened 2017, 4.2 million square feet, where Goodman products now assembled. Since Daikin ownership, Goodman quality improved, incorporating inverter technology and high efficiency models. Today Goodman is second largest residential HVAC brand in US by volume, known for value brand with 10 year warranty and made in USA Texas plant.
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