Denso

History

Denso was established as Nippondenso Co., Ltd. after separating from Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. in 1949. The year 1957 marked the establishment of Aichi Denso Co., Ltd. (consolidated in 1959). The corporate name was changed to Denso Corporation in 1996. Today it is a leading supplier for the world's major automakers.

Mission

The mission of Denso is to help create a future automotive society where there are fewer worries about environmental hazards and traffic safety. Their slogan is: "Beyond all expectations."

Scope of Operation

• Automotive Components
• Consumer Related Systems
• Industrial Products
• Product Technology
  
• Production Technology

Key Statistics

• Assets of $25.77 billion
• Profits of $1.24 billion in 2006
• Operations in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Oceania
• More than 106,000 employees

Organization

The organization or Executive Management includes:

• Board of Directors
• Corporate Auditors
• Managing Officers

International Ranking

• 222nd in the world according to Forbes Magazine
• 207th in Fortune Global 500 list

Subsidiaries

The divisions of Denso are:
Automotive

• Powertrain Control Systems
• Electric Systems
• Electronic Systems
• Thermal Systems
• Information & Safety Systems

Industrial Systems Business

• Denso Wave Incorporated

The Denso Group has many subsidiaries looking after its operations in different countries.

Recent Acquisitions

• 1999- Rotating Machines Division of Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
• 2001 - Climate Control Equipment Division of Magneti Marelli S.p.A

Headquarter Address

1-1 Showa-cho, Kariya
Aichi Pref 448-8661
Japan
Phone: 81-566-25-5511