Denso thinks that quality is first and is dedicated to Mono-Zukuri (making things). Denso promotes development of human resources to improve one's techniques and capacity for technological development. Denso's capabilities enable them to provide innovative products to people around the world.
The heart of Denso is their dedication to mono-zukuri — the art of making things.
Denso considers the entire vehicle when developing systems, and the entire system when creating components.
Looking at the big picture helps the manufacturer anticipate and solve problems and discover solutions it might not have considered.
At Denso, there is no room for compromise when it comes to the quality of their products.
For that reason, in the 1970s, Denso introduced an approach to development called "concurrent engineering."
In this system, a team of employees works together seamlessly in an end-to-end process.
Design, production and materials engineers work side-by-side with technicians to develop products as well as the machines that make them.
This team of experts creates products that offer outstanding quality and reliability, and are easier and more economical to manufacture.
The environment, safety, comfort, convenience. Denso's focus on customer needs leads them to concentrate in these four areas, investing approximately 8 percent of consolidated sales in R&D activities.
The result? World-leading advances, such as the world's first low-speed adaptive cruise control technology, which adjusts car speed and distance to vehicles ahead, and the world's first pre-crash safety technology, which operates the brakes and retracts the seatbelts in an unavoidable collision.
Such ingenuity is the result of employee innovation, engineering, and design centers around the world.
Count on Denso for new thinking as they find inventive ways to reapply and merge core technologies in new uses and fields, redefining quality to create new value.
Everything they do at Denso is based on their philosophy:
"Contributing to a better world by creating value together through a vision for the future."
Denso is working for an advanced automotive society that allows harmonious coexistence between people and cars, by developing products that protect our planet and safeguard the well-being of those who inhabit it.
As a provider of advanced technology, systems and components used by every major automaker, Denso strives to maximize eco-conscious engineering and minimize the impact of their products and production processes on the surrounding world.
Many Denso innovations help society protect the environment and counter global warming.
By developing "Eco-factories" around the world, Denso prioritizes eco-friendly activities while enhancing productivity.
Moreover, they go beyond the company walls to help their communities through employee volunteer activities and corporate philanthropy, doing their part as a caring corporate citizen of the world.
1949. Establishment of NipponDenso Co., Ltd. having been separated from Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. with 15 million yen capital.
1950. Publication start of Denso JIHO (internal Japanese-language newsletter).
1953. Technical cooperation with Robert Bosch GmbH of Germany.
1954. Start of Assigned Service Station System.
1955. Establish Injection Pump Preparation Section.
1956. Adoption of Corporate Motto. Establishment of Refrigerator Preparation Section.
1957. Establishment of AICHI Denso CO., LTD. (consolidated in 1959) to start spark plug business.
1960. Adoption of Corporate Song.
1961. Awarded Deming Prize; the most prestigious award for quality control.
1964. Adoption of Denso Policy based on the Trade Liberalization of Japan (in correspondence to liberalization of trade).
1965. Operations start at Ikeda Plant and Hiroshima Plant.
1966. Adoption of Denso Policy based on the Capital Liberalization of Japan (in correspondence to liberalization of capital). Establish Chicago Sales Office and branch offices in Los Angeles and Detroit in the United States.
1967. Operations start at Anjo Plant.
1968. Establishment of IC Research Center.
1970. Operations start at Nishio Plant. Adoption of Denso Safety and Health and Environment Standard. Establish overseas branch office in Stuttgart, Germany.
1971. Establishment of NipponDenso of Los Angeles, Inc. as the first overseas subsidiary. Adoption of Denso Globalization Policy (in correspondence to liberalization of automotive capital).
1972. Establishment of NipponDenso Thailand Co., Ltd., NipponDenso (Australia) Pty. Ltd., and NipponDenso Canada, Inc.
1973. Establishment of NipponDenso (Europe) B.V. in The Netherlands.
1974. Adoption of Denso New Management Policy (in correspondence to new business environment after the oil crisis). Operations start at Takatana Plant.
1977. Received the first gold medal during International Youth Skill Olympics.
1978. Started consignment production of small motors to what is currently known as Asmo Co., Ltd.
1979. Awarded the first Okochi Memorial Production Prize (Production Engineering Section). Adoption of Denso Policy for the 1980s (aiming to become a corporation with sales amount of one trillion yen after 10 years).
1980. Establish NipponDenso Compressores Ltda. in Brazil. Awarded the Minister of International Trade and Industry Prize for excellent energy control at the plant.
1982. Operations start at Daian Plant.
1984. Opening of Nukata Testing Center. Establishment of Denso Taiyo Co., Ltd. Tie-up with Allen-Bradley Co., Inc. in regard to factory automation (FA) business. Establish NipponDenso Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. in Michigan.
1985. The first recognition of In-house Technical Skill Certification (In-house Trade Skill Tests) based on In-house Trade Skill Tests Recognition Regulations set by the Ministry of Labor. Establishment of NipponDenso America, Inc. near Detroit. Received the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) Medal for New Technology for the first time.
1986. Adoption of Denso Policy for the 1990s (aiming to become global Denso). Establishment of Technical Education Center.
1987. Operations start at Toyohashi Plant. Establishment of Denso Technical College. Operations start at Kota Plant.
1989. Establishment of NipponDenso Manufacturing (Barcelona),. S.A. in Spain.
1990. Operations start at Agui Plant. Establish NDM Manufacturing Ltd. in the United Kingdom as a joint venture with Magneti Marelli S.p.A. of Italy.
1991. Opening of Denso Research Laboratories. Establishment of NipponDenso International (Europe) B.V. in The Netherlands. Start of a joint venture with AT&T Co. of the United States in regard to integrated circuit (IC) cards.
1993. Operations start at Kitakyushu Plant.
1994. Adoption of Denso's Principles for Change (reform of corporate constitution in the post-bubble period). Yantai Shougang NipponDenso Co., Ltd. established in China. Adopted Denso Philosophy and new Corporate Song. Denso Micro Car was recognized as the world smallest model car in Guinness Book of Records. Establishment of Denso International Singapore Pte. Ltd.
1995. Received the global environment award.
1996. Corporate name changed to Denso Corporation. Acquisition of ISO 14001, the international standard of environmental management system, by Ikeda Plant.
1997. Acquisition of QS 9000/ISO 9001 certification by all automobile-related divisions of Denso. Adoption of "Denso VISION 2005" as a long-term management goal.
1998. All domestic plants have obtained ISO 14001 certification. Operations start at Zenmyo Plant.
1999. Acquisition of Rotating Machines Division of Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
2000. Adopt "Denso ECOVISION 2005" as an environmental management goal.
2001. Acquisition of Climate Control Equipment Division of Magneti Marelli S.p.A. Establishment of Denso Abdul Latif Jameel Co., Ltd. in Saudi Arabia. Opening of Abashiri Proving Ground.
2002. Achieved the goal of zero emissions at all 14 operations in Japan.
2003. Establishment of Denso (China) Investment Co., Limited in China.
2004. Announcement of Denso VISION 2015.
2005. Establishment of Denso Training Academy Thailand, Denso`s first overseas regional training center.
2006. Announcement of Denso Group Corporate Behavior Declaration.
2007. Foundation of Denso International Asia(DIAT).
2009. Establishment of Denso SALES RUS L.L.C. in Russia.
2010. Establishment of Denso THERMAL SYSTEMS MOROCCO S.A.R.L. in Morocco.
2011. Aachen Engineering Centre in Germany receives government award recognizing its research and development expansion.
2012. Dissolution of capital relations between DENSO Corporation and the Robert Bosch Group. This has no effect or impact on the good and sound collaborative tie-ups in technologies or joint ventures between both companies, which continues since a “License agreement” was concluded in 1953.
2013. DENSO Poland Sp.zo.o was established in Myslowice, Poland.
2014. QR Code development team becomes first Japanese winner of European Inventor Award.
2015. DENSO Barcelona celebrates the 8th expansion of its manufacturing facilities since 1989.
2016. DENSO ADAS Engineering Services GmbH opened in Lindau, Bodensee, Germany.
Denso has 25 manufacturing facilities in North America and has been making products in the region for more than 25 years.
With more than 1,700 employees, Denso Manufacturing Michigan in Battle Creek is the city's largest employer. The company manufactures condenser/radiator fan modules and heating/ventilation/air conditioning units.
Michigan Automotive Compressor is a joint venture between Denso Corporation and Toyota Industries Corporation. Located in Parma, Michigan Automotive Compressor's more than 500 employees manufacture air conditioning compressors and magnetic clutches.
In Battle Creek, Denso Air Systems Michigan Inc., manufactures heater and air-conditioning pipes and tubes for the automotive industry. The facility has more than 200 employees.
Located in Battle Creek, Mich., and Ennis, Texas, ASMO Manufacturing Inc. produces windshield washer systems and servo motors with nearly 300 employees.
Also in Battle Creek, more than 200 Systex Products Corporation employees produce plastic products for air conditioning and engine cooling systems.
Denso Manufacturing Arkansas employs more than 350 people and produces heating/ventilation and air conditioning assemblies and new-generation modular radiators.
SYSTEX Products Arkansas Company produces plastic products for air conditioners.
Located in Long Beach, Denso Sales California is an automotive components sales and distribution company with product lines including original equipment, aftermarket and re-manufactured automotive parts, heavy duty diesel and electrical components, portable commercial air-conditioning units, panel coolers and industrial robots. The company has nearly 300 employees.
American Industrial Manufacturing Services is located in Murrieta, Calif., and employs nearly 100 people. The company remanufactures starter motors and alternators and assembles new starter motors.
Denso Wireless Systems America is located in Vista, California with more than 150 employees. The company manufactures GPS navigation systems and other automotive electronic parts for automotive customers.
Located in Pendergrass, TD Automotive Compressor Georgia's nearly 250 employees manufacture compressors for car air conditioners.
Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky is located in Mt. Sterling. The facility produces fuel pump modules, suction filters, on board refuel vapor recovery valves for its North American customers. The company has more than 300 employees.
In Statesville, ASMO North Carolina produces blower motors and power window motors for its North American customers. The company employs more than 350.
With more than 400 employees ASMO Greenville of North Carolina in Greenville produces front wiper motor linkages, rear wiper motors, arms and blades and radiator fan motors for its North American customers.
Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corporation in Anderson, S.C., is a 50/50 joint venture between DENSO International America and Robert Bosch Corporation. The company's more than 250 employees manufacture fuel pumps and modules.
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee in Maryville is Denso's largest U.S. manufacturing facility with almost 2,500 employees. The company produces starters, alternators, instrument clusters and center displays and various automotive electronic products, including electronic control units, airbag sensors and controls and keyless systems.
Denso Manufacturing Athens Tennessee in Athens, manufactures fuel injectors, oxygen sensors, ignition coils and spark plugs. Denso Manufacturing Athens Tennessee has nearly 700 employees.
Located in Jackson, TBDN Tennessee Company's more than 400 employees produce air filters, air induction systems, oil filters, cabin air filter and intake manifold sub-modules. TBDN is a joint venture between Denso International America and Toyota Boshoku Corporation.
Denso Manufacturing Canada in Guelph, Ontario employs more than 300 people and manufactures heating ventilation and air conditioning units, radiators, condensers, engine fans and cooling modules.
Denso MEXICO, S. A. de C.V. has two manufacturing facilities—one in Apodaca and another in Guadalupe City, Mexico. More than 3,000 Denso Mexico employees produce instrument clusters, air conditioning panels, air fuel modules, wiper speed sensors and valves.
In Frontera Coahuila, Denso Air Systems de Mexico employs more than 700 and manufactures hoses and tubes for car air conditioners and portable air-conditioned units for industry.
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