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DENSO Develops New Laser Radar
May 10, 2013DENSO Corporation has developed a smaller and more cost-effective laser radar, which is an active safety technology that will help avoid low-speed collisions. DENSO’s new laser radar is used as a sensor for the Smart Assist System of the Daihatsu Move, a compact vehicle released in the Japanese market last December.
To eliminate traffic accidents, DENSO has developed and commercialized other safety technologies that protect occupants and prevent accidents under the motto of “Everyday Confidence, Extraordinary Safety.” DENSO is committed to developing and refining technologies to help create a safer automotive society for people worldwide.
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
April 26, 2013DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013:
Consolidated net sales totaled 3,580.9 billion yen (US$38.1 billion), a 13.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Consolidated operating income totaled 262.4 billion yen (US$2.8 billion), a 63.2 percent increase from the previous year.
Consolidated net income totaled 181.7 billion yen (US$1.9billion), a 103.5 percent increase from the previous year.
DENSO Continues to Support Toyota Racing in FIA World Endurance Championship
April 11, 2013TOYOTA Racing began its first full season in the FIA World Endurance Championship at the Six Hours of Silverstone with a pole-postion start and a podium finish.
TOYOTA Racing is once again unique in using super capacitor technology in its hybrid powertrain. This fast charging/discharging technology delivers 300hp of boost under acceleration and was a key factor in last year’s race victories.
The two race cars feature a rear hybrid motor system developed by DENSO.
DENSO to Establish New Company in Poland to Produce Instrument Clusters
March 28, 2013To strengthen its manufacturing footprint of instrument clusters in Europe, DENSO Corporation will establish a new company that makes instrument clusters in Myslowice, Poland, on April 5, 2013.
DENSO’s investment in the new company will total 16.1 million Polish zloty (approximately US$5.1 million*), and DENSO expects to employ approximately 70 people by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016.
The new company, DENSO Poland Sp.zo.o, will start producing instrument clusters in August 2013.
DENSO Conducts Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology Field Tests in China
March 22, 2013DENSO Corporation, in collaboration with Tongji University (Shanghai), will test vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology on public roads in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China from Mar. 23 to Mar. 27.
The experiments are intended to help improve the traffic flow of public buses and also improve fuel efficiency and help reduce CO2 emissions.
This will be DENSO’s second field test in China with Tongji University regarding vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technology, following a test conducted in March 2012.
DENSO Licenses SJ MOS Transistor
February 27, 2013DENSO Corporation today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement for its Super Junction Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (SJ MOS) transistor manufacturing technology, with Tokyo-based New Japan Radio Co., Ltd – a company that manufactures semiconductors and electronic components.
DENSO’s new technology realizes a power semiconductor device with the world’s lowest level of on-resistance, which results in an improvement in efficiency and a smaller power device.
DENSO Develops Pedestrian Collision Detection Sensor
February 15, 2013DENSO Corporation has developed a pedestrian collision detection sensor for the Pop-up Hood. The new sensor more precisely detects head-on collisions between vehicles and pedestrians, enabling the Pop-up Hood to operate more accurately.
DENSO’s new sensor consists of two pressure sensors and a hollow polyethylene housing that is installed across the entire front bumper.
In a head-on vehicle/pedestrian collision, these pressure sensors precisely detect the increase in internal pressure of the hollow housing as the bumper deforms, regardless of the collision position on the front bumper.
DENSO Purchases All Shares of Shimizu Industry UK
February 6, 2013DENSO Manufacturing UK Ltd., a DENSO subsidiary that manufactures car air conditioners and heaters,
has purchased Shimizu Industry UK Ltd., which manufactures plastic products for car air conditioners and radiators,
with effect from 31st January 2013.
As a result of this purchase, Shimizu’s Welshpool operations has become part of DENSO Manufacturing UK.
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
February 1, 2013DENSO Corporation today announced its third quarter global financial results for the nine months ending Dec. 31, 2012:
Consolidated net sales totaled 2,569.4 billion yen (US$29.7 billion), a 16.0 percent increase from the previous year.
Consolidated operating income totaled 188.0 billion yen (US$2.2 billion), a 128.9 percent increase from the previous year.
Consolidated net income totaled 130.8 billion yen (US$1.5 billion), a 259.7 percent increase from the previous year.
DENSO Europe launches IGNITE graduate programme
January 22, 2013DENSO has confirmed that it is launching, in Europe, a new regional recruitment and development programme for Engineers as part of its longer term investment in the region.
DENSO will be recruiting on an annual basis a number of talented graduates to join its Engineering teams. They will benefit from a structured and international development programme lasting 24 months. IGNITE includes extensive training both in Japan and outside of their home country.
DENSO Develops World’s First Integrated, In-vehicle Wireless Cell Phone Charger
December 20, 2012Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed the world’s first integrated, in-vehicle wireless cell phone charger, in collaboration with Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS).
DENSO’s Qi-compatible wireless cell phone charger will make its world debut in North America on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited as part of the available technology package.
The wireless cell phone charger is manufactured at the company’s DENSO Wireless Systems America facility, located in Vista, California.
DENSO Develops Higher Performance Millimeter-wave Radar
November 28, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed a new and higher-performing millimeter-wave radar.
It has a longer and wider detection range, which helps improve the responsiveness of an active safety technology, such as Pre-crash Safety (PCS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems.
The new millimeter-wave radar system is available as a factory option on the Mazda6, which was launched in Europe and Japan this past fall, and is planned to be introduced to markets worldwide.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s Announcement Concerning the Antimonopoly Act related to Certain Automotive Components
November 22, 2012It is DENSO’s policy to comply with all applicable antimonopoly laws. The company has taken various measures, including implementing even more stringent compliance rules and even more enhanced compliance training to further ensure that its employees comply with all applicable antimonopoly laws. DENSO currently is in complete compliance with all antimonopoly laws.
DENSO is committed to compliance with all applicable antimonopoly laws around the world.
DENSO to Participate at FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress
November 20, 2012DENSO Corporation will showcase its products and technologies focusing on safety and environment at the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress in Beijing,China,November 27-30, 2012.
Selling DENSO stock by Bosch Group
November 8, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced that Bosch Group has informed DENSO about their sale of DENSO stock.
This sale of DENSO stock represents the dissolution of capital relations and 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.
The two companies will continue to work together within the framework of existing partnerships and alliances. In the future, Bosch and DENSO will continue to examine opportunities for alliances that will allow them to satisfy the requirements of the global automotive industry.
DENSO Announces First-half Financial Results
October 31, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first half of the fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, 2012:
Consolidated net sales totaled 1,733.1 billion yen (US$22.3 billion), a 23.0 percent increase from the previous year.
Consolidated operating income totaled 136.3 billion yen (US$1.8 billion), a 327.7 percent increase from the previous year.
Consolidated net income totaled 78.1 billion yen (US$1.0 billion), a 235.3 percent increase from the previous year.
DENSO Develops Large-screen Head-up Display
October 23, 2012As DENSO is focused on developing technologies that help keep a driver’s eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, it has developed the world’s largest projection size TFT LCD Head-up Display (HUD).
HUD technology projects important information such as vehicle speed, onto the windshield so drivers can obtain critical information while keeping their eyes on the road.
DENSO plans to introduce the new larger-display HUD to the global market in the 2015 timeframe.
DENSO to Participate in the 19th ITS World Congress in Vienna
October 11, 2012DENSO Corporation will exhibit at the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems and Services, which will be held at Messezentrum Wien Exhibition & Congress Centre, Vienna, Austria, Oct. 22 – 26.
The company will showcase its products and technologies for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) that represent “Everyday Confidence, Extraordinary Safety.”
DENSO’s exhibition booth is located at B-50.
DENSO Develops Lithium-ion Battery Pack for Stop/Start System
October 4, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed a lithium-ion battery pack that further increases the fuel efficiency of vehicles with stop/start systems.
The new battery pack allows the stop/start system to use more regenerative power than current conventional systems that use a single lead-acid battery.
DENSO will continue its efforts to expand these technologies to other automakers and other regions in the world.
DENSO Develops Cold Storage Evaporator that Limits the Rise in Cabin Temperature During an Idle Stop
September 7, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed a Cold Storage (CS) Evaporator, which limits the increase in vehicle cabin temperature during an idle stop when stop/start technology is deployed.
The newly developed CS Evaporator is equipped with a cold insulator, located in the heat exchanging area. This insulator stores cold energy to be used to cool in-vehicle cabin air while the engine and air-conditioning cycle is off in the idle-stop state.
DENSO at Automechanika: More Products, More Data, More Support
September 5, 2012The European aftermarket business unit of leading automotive original equipment manufacturer DENSO will announce several important new product ranges, new catalogues, and a reinforced commitment to service networks at Automechanika Frankfurt, September 11-16, 2012. Visit us in Hall 3.0, Stand E61.
Product news includes the introduction of EGR Valve, Fuel Pump and Retrofit Flat Blade ranges, a significant Lambda Sensors range extension, and three new 2012/13 catalogues.
TMC and DENSO Announce the Development of a Device Enabling Real-time Vehicle Data Collection and Transmission
September 4, 2012A fun, entertainment-creating device to be fitted on the ‘86’ sports car.
DENSO Corporation (DENSO) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced the joint development of an onboard communications network device that can take data gathered while driving and apply it to create a virtual simulation that enables a new way to enjoy driving.
Furthermore, software makers can use the data to create games.
Do business with DENSO at Automechanika
August 9, 2012As well as showcasing its wide selection of OE quality aftermarket programmes at Automechanika, 11-16 September 2012, Messe Frankfurt, DENSO Europe B.V. Business Unit After Market (Hall 3.0, Stand E61) will be announcing additions to a number of its parts ranges.
The new product launches include the introduction of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valves and Fuel Pumps to DENSO’s Engine Management Systems programme; the launch of Retrofit Flat Blades to its Wiper Blades programme, and a significant Lambda Sensors range extension.
DENSO Announces First-quarter Financial Results
July 31, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2012.
”Compared to last year, DENSO’s consolidated sales and income increased sharply, as our 2011 first quarter results were impacted by the Great East Japan Earthquake,” said Kenichiro Ito, executive director of DENSO Corporation. “Considering the first-quarter financial results, we have decided to upwardly revise the original forecasts for the first-half and full-year financial results.”
DENSO Develops New Vision Sensor for Active Safety Systems
July 25, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed a new vision sensor that is 50 percent smaller than the company’s previous sensor. The new sensor, which is used in active safety systems with Automatic High Beam (AHB) Control Systems and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Systems, is the world’s smallest of its kind. In addition, the sensor can perform at a higher operating temperature compared to the previous model, making this the greatest operating temperature range in the world.
DENSO Develops Vehicle-to-Home Power Supply System for Electric Vehicles
July 24, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home (V2H) power supply system for electric vehicles (EV), which is designed to work in coordination with DENSO’s home energy management system (HEMS).
The V2H system can quickly charge an EV with direct current from the HEMS storage battery, and can supply the electricity in the EV back to the household. In addition, the system can efficiently distribute electricity, including power generated by residential photovoltaic systems (solar panels), to the EV and to the home through the coordination of the HEMS.
DENSO Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Manufacturing Plant and Technical Center in Brazil
July 18, 2012DENSO Do Brasil Ltda. (DNBR), a subsidiary of DENSO Corporation, today celebrated the opening of its new plant and technical center in Santa Barbara d’Oeste City, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
DENSO Develops Refrigerator System for Light-duty Hybrid Trucks
July 5, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed a refrigerator system for light-duty hybrid trucks that contributes to better fuel efficiency while maintaining low-level freezer/refrigerator temperatures when the vehicle is idling at a stop light or in other traffic situations.
In addition to a conventional compressor driven by the engine via a belt, the new system uses an electric compressor powered by the battery unit of the hybrid vehicle. These two compressors are designed to automatically switch from one to the other while the engine is running or stopped.
DENSO’s Chinese Motorcycle Component Production Company Integrates with Chinese Motorcycle Component Manufacturer
July 4, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced that CHONGQING DENSO CO., LTD., DENSO’s motorcycle component production and sales base in China, and Kunshan Gongcheng Electric Equipment Co., Ltd., a motorcycle component manufacturing company in China, have integrated their businesses to form a new company in June.
The new joint venture company, GONGCHENG DENSO (CHONGQING) CO., LTD, have started production at two plants.
The Establishment of the Japan Association for Microalgae Fuels (JMAF)
June 27, 2012JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, IHI Corporation, and DENSO Corporation today announced the establishment of the Japan Association for Microalgae Fuels (JMAF).
DENSO Announces Senior Management Changes
June 20, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced management changes, which were approved at today’s shareholders meeting and board of directors meeting. These changes are effective today.
DENSO Produces 100 Millionth SC Alternator
June 14, 2012DENSO Corporation today held a ceremony at its Anjo Plant in Aichi, Japan, to celebrate reaching the milestone of producing its 100 millionth segment conductor (SC) alternator, its flagship alternator and a major product for the company.
DENSO began producing its SC alternator in December 1999 and manufactures it in all major regions of the world, including Japan, the United States, Thailand, China, Italy, India and Taiwan.
DENSO Announces Management Changes in European Sales and Engineering Organisations
June 4, 2012DENSO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE, the regional headquarters of DENSO CORPORATION, has appointed new management at its Customer Sales Units.
Concurrently, the organisation is strengthening its engineering structure through the appointment of two new leaders.
Fuji Electric, DENSO, Toyota Tsusho, FamilyMart, Takamiya, and Yamato Transport to Conduct Demonstration Test of Energy Management Systems for Commercial Facilities in Fukuoka, Japan
May 25, 2012Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., DENSO Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, FamilyMart Co., Ltd., Takamiya Corporation, and Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. will jointly conduct a demonstration test in Kita Kyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan, for the development of a Building Energy Management System (BEMS), which will help realize “smart stores” that will contribute to leveling regional electric load, creating a low-carbon society, and using energy more effectively.
DENSO Develops New Smaller and More Efficient Condenser
May 15, 2012DENSO has developed a smaller and more efficient condenser, which helps increase fuel efficiency, while allowing carmakers to have greater design flexibility inside the engine compartment.
Compared to conventional models, DENSO’s new Global Inner-fin Condenser (GIC) is 30 percent smaller.
To achieve the increase in efficiency, DENSO focused on increasing the heat removal performance of GIC.
DENSO Robotics Minimizes the Size of Robot Controllers
May 14, 2012DENSO Robotics, recognized as the world leader of small assembly industrial robots, launches the new RC8 controller; the smallest industrial robot control in the 3-kw-class. The control fulfills the common security standards ISO and UL, therefore the device functions all around the world.
You can find DENSO Robotics at Automatica Munich from May 22-25. Hall B2, Booth 317
DENSO to Establish a New Manufacturing Facility in India
May 7, 2012In an effort to support increasing vehicle production in India, DENSO will build a new manufacturing facility in Jhajjar,Haryana,India, that will produce small motors for products, such as windshield wiper systems, power window systems; and engine cooling modules.
DENSO Group’s Global Mid-term Policy Established
April 27, 2012DENSO Corporation has established its Global Mid-term Policy that defines the DENSO Group`s overall business plan and principles for the next four fiscal years (fiscal year`s ending March 2013 – March 2016).
The DENSO Group aims to continue to develop World-first products, drive global collaboration across the Group worldwide, and act quickly to achieve its objectives.
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.
DENSO Develops the World’s First Automotive A/C System Capable of Controlling the Heating/Cooling of the Driver’s Area Only
April 24, 2012DENSO Corporation has developed the world’s first automotive air conditioning (A/C) system that is capable of heating/cooling the driver’s area only. DENSO’s new system can separately control the climate in three different cabin zones, the driver, front passenger and rear seat areas, which can help improve overall fuel economy when the A/C is on.
DENSO to Present Technical Papers at the 2012 SAE World Congress
April 17, 2012During the Society of Automotive Engineers’ World Congress in Detroit, which will be held April 24-26, DENSO will present seven technical papers.
This year’s SAE 2012 World Congress theme, Get Connected, represents the new and diverse connections that will drive significant advancements in the auto industry of tomorrow.
DENSO is working on global connected vehicle applications that connect cars, the infrastructure, and safely and seamlessly connect drivers with the information they need and expect in the vehicle.
DENSO to Exhibit at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition
April 12, 2012DENSO Corporation will exhibit its latest technologies and products that connect people, vehicles, and society at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2012, DENSO booth: W1-W06).
Toyota Hybrid Racing Season to Start at Le Mans
April 11, 2012During testing at Paul Ricard, on Wednesday 4 April, Toyota Racing’s TS030 HYBRID was involved in an accident which damaged the team’s only monocoque. Therefore TOYOTA Racing will make its first appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.
DENSO to Expand and Relocate Technical Center in China
April 10, 2012To expand its business in the growing Chinese market, DENSO Corporation will expand and relocate its technical center, which is located in Shanghai and serves as part of DENSO’s regional headquarters in China.
DENSO to Acquire I-Net Corporation’s 3D Business Unit
March 22, 2012DENSO Corporation has agreed with I-Net Corporation to acquire its 3D Business Unit, which provides software and services based on its technologies to create and analyze 3D images.
DENSO Supports Volvo Polestar in Swedish TTA Racing Series
March 15, 2012DENSO is proud to be supporting Volvo Polestar in the TTA – Racing Elite League 2012. With two months remaining to the TTA premiere on the 12th of May at Karlskoga, a new future awaits Swedish motorsport with sporting values, tight races and completely new regulations with exciting technology. More technical details will follow at a later stage.
DENSO to Begin Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology Field Tests in China
March 13, 2012DENSO Corporation, in collaboration with Tongji University (Shanghai), will begin testing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technology on public roads in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China on March 22, 2012.
DENSO’s Technical Center in India Starts Operations
March 2, 2012DENSO Corporation announced that it started operations of its sixth regional technical center in Gurgaon, India. It will lead development of automotive powertrains, electric and electronic systems, information and safety systems, small motors, and motorcycle products for vehicle manufacturers in India.
DENSO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Intel
February 29, 2012KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation signed a MoU with Intel Corporation to collaborate on next-generation in-vehicle information and communication systems. The goal of the joint project is to develop a platform to provide drivers information about their vehicles and to seamlessly connect to information and content from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
First Endurance Run For TOYOTA TS030 HYBRID
February 22, 2012TOYOTA Racing completed its first long-distance endurance test during a three-day session at Paul Ricard in France. In just its second full test, and its third time on track including a roll-out, the TS030 HYBRID with DENSO rear motor set-up, was faced with the tough challenge of a 30-hour endurance run.
DENSO’s New Inline E-Compressor Makes World Debut On Ford Focus Electric
February 21, 2012DENSO’s new inline electric (e) compressor will make its global debut on Ford Motor Company’s US-market Focus Electric. It will also appear on the Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids and Energi Plug-in Hybrids, due to hit North American roads in 2012.
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
February 3, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced its third quarter global financial results for the nine months ending Dec. 31, 2011.
Plea Agreement with the United States Department of Justice Concerning Certain Automotive Components
January 31, 2012DENSO Corporation concluded a plea agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) on January 30, 2012 based on charges that it violated antitrust laws in connection with sales of certain automotive components.
DENSO Develops it First EGR Cooler for Gasoline Engines
January 27, 2012In an effort to meet stricter fuel efficiency and exhaust emission regulations worldwide, DENSO Corporation has developed its first EGR cooler for gasoline engines. The newly developed EGR cooler is 30 percent smaller than the smallest one currently available on the market, while offering equal performance.
DENSO Slashes Size and Weight of Radiator by 40 Percent
January 26, 2012DENSO Corporation developed a new and more efficient radiator that is 40 percent smaller and lighter, compared to DENSO’s previous radiators. Also, the radiator’s tank is made with a plant-derived resin making it more environmentally friendly than conventional radiators.
DENSO to Support Toyota Racing in its Forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship Participation
January 25, 2012Toyota is the first manufacturer to confirm its participation in the FIA World Endurance Championship using a hybrid system, emphasising the pioneering approach to this technology. The 2012 racecar will feature a rear hybrid motor system developed by DENSO.
DENSO to Build Additional Manufacturing Facility in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico
January 10, 2012DENSO Corporation today announced that DENSO Mexico S.A. de C.V. (DNMX), located in Apodaca City, NuevoLeon, will build an additional plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico.
DENSO Displays at Auto Shows in India and North America
January 6, 2012DENSO Corporation will exhibit for the first time at the Delhi Auto Expo in India, from January 5-11, 2012. DENSO will introduce its wide range of advanced technologies and will show its products in the fields of environment, safety, comfort and convenience.
DENSO Announces Organization Changes
December 21, 2011KARIYA (Japan) ― To increase the company’s global competitiveness and achieve future growth, DENSO Corporation will make the following organizational changes effective Jan. 1, 2012. 1. Reorganization of Electric Systems Business Group To create an organization that can systematically comply with all powertrain control systems including conventional internal combustion engines, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles, [...]
DENSO Develops Home Energy Management System
December 7, 2011― With optional storage battery to better manage power consumption— KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation has jointly developed a home energy management system (HEMS) with TOYOTA Housing Corporation and Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. The HEMS, DENSO’s first such product of its kind, has functions that work with plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles. It will be [...]
innovITS ADVANCE demonstrates comprehensive eCall test and certification capability
November 30, 2011- New European automatic communication system aimed at reducing emergency services response time to accidents involving eCall equipped vehicles – tests at innovITS ADVANCE have demonstrated this UK facility’s capability to evaluate the performance of products incorporating eCall. – The new eCall technology is in the process of being adopted by a large number of [...]
DENSO to Exhibit at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show
November 28, 2011- Highlighting interactive connectivity for a safer, more enjoyable and convenient automotive society – Kariya (Japan) – DENSO Corporation will exhibit its latest technologies and products, which connect people, vehicles, and society at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. The show will be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center and will be open to the [...]
DENSO Announces New Global Aftermarket Division and Intends to Merge Nine Sales Companies in Japan
November 10, 2011―Strengthening Automotive Aftermarket and Non-automotive Business― KARIYA (Japan) ― In an effort to strengthen automotive aftermarket and non-automotive businesses, DENSO Corporation has announced the formation of a new global aftermarket division based at the company’s headquarters in Kariya, Japan. In addition, the company will consolidate its eight Japanese sales companies and its group company, DENSO [...]
DENSO Announces First-half Financial Results
October 28, 2011KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first half of the fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, 2011: Consolidated net sales totaled 1,409.1 billion yen (US$18.4 billion), an 11.4 percent decrease from the previous year. Consolidated operating income totaled 31.9 billion yen (US$415.6 million), a 74.4 percent decrease from the previous [...]
DENSO Wins Medals at the 41st World Skills Competition
October 11, 2011Kariya (Japan) – DENSO Corporation and DENSO’s subsidiary DENSO E&TS Training Center, which is responsible for providing engineering and technical training for DENSO employees, won two gold medals in the Manufacturing Team Challenge and CNC Turning categories at the 41st WorldSkills Competition. The competition was held in London, Oct. 4-9, 2011. Both categories also received [...]
DENSO to Exhibit at 64th IAA in Frankfurt, Germany
September 7, 2011KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation will exhibit at the 64th IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 15-25, 2011. DENSO will introduce its latest technologies and products that will support the theme; “Connecting Drivers, Vehicles, and Society.”
DENSO Announces First-quarter Financial Results
August 1, 2011KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2011:
Consolidated net sales totaled 630.2 billion yen (US$7.8 billion), a 21.5 percent decrease from the previous year.
DENSO Announces First-half Financial Results
July 25, 2011KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first-half of the fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, 2010:
DENSO to Establish Technical Center in India
KARIYA (Japan) ―To expand its business in the rapidly-growing Indian auto market, DENSO Corporation will establish a technical center in Gurgaon, India, by the end of 2011.
DENSO Announces First-quarter Financial Results
Upward revision to the first-half and full-year forecast KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2010: Consolidated net sales totaled 802.8 billion yen (US$9.1 billion), a 37.3 percent increase from the previous year. Consolidated operating income totaled 70.7 billion yen (US$798.6 million), an increase of 85.9 [...]
DENSO Expands Engineering Centre in Germany
Strengthening powertrain, electronics and electrical system design and development WEGBERG, Germany ― In an effort to strengthen its European capability to design, develop, engineer and test from a vehicle-wide perspective, DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Japan-based DENSO Corporation, has expanded its Aachen Engineering Centre (AEC) in Wegberg, Germany. The newly expanded AEC has [...]
DENSO to Establish Aftermarket Sales Company in Dubai
Strengthening its business foundation in the Middle East and North Africa KARIYA (Japan) ― In an effort to expand the sale of aftermarket products in the Middle East and North Africa, DENSO Corporation will establish an aftermarket sales company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in November 2010. The new company, DENSO Sales Middle East & [...]
DENSO Develops an Electric Air-conditioning System for Hybrid Buses
Power consumption of system’s compressor is reduced by half KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation has developed a smaller, lighter and more efficient air-conditioning system for hybrid buses. The air-conditioning system has an integrated electric compressor, which uses about 50 percent less power compared to DENSO’s previous system. Also, the new air-conditioning system has an improved [...]
DENSO Announces Senior Management Changes
KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced management changes, which were approved at today’s shareholders meeting and board of directors meeting. These changes are effective today. New Directors appointed to the Board: Koji Kobayashi, Executive Vice President (from Senior Managing Director) Mitsuhiko Masegi, Senior Managing Director (from Managing Officer) Masahiko Miyaki, Senior Managing Director (from Managing [...]
DENSO Acquires Italian Aftermarket Distribution Company for Automotive Climate Control Components
DENSO aims to expand its European business with existing business KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation acquired all shares of CTR s.r.l, an aftermarket commercial company with locations in Italy, Spain and France that distributes various automotive climate control components, such as compressors, HVAC components and heat exchangers. CTR was a subsidiary of Finber S.p.A., a [...]
DENSO Announces Management Changes
Changes affect Board of Directors and Managing Officers KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced changes to its board of directors and managing officers. Changes will take place after the 87th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2010. New appointments for the Board of Directors: Koji Kobayashi, Executive Vice President (from Senior Managing Director) [...]
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
income back to the black in 12 months KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010: Consolidated net sales totaled 2,976.7 billion yen (US$32.0 billion), a 5.3 percent decrease from the previous year. Consolidated operating income totaled 136.6 billion yen (US$1.5 billion), an increase of 173.9 [...]
DENSO to Establish New Company in Morocco to Produce Car Air Conditioning Systems
KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation will establish a new company in Tangier, Northern Morocco, Africa, on April 1, to produce car air conditioning systems. The construction of its plant is scheduled to be completed in April 2011. The new company, DENSO Thermal Systems Morocco S.A.R.L., will start operations in December of the same year. The company [...]
DENSO to Construct a New Plant for Production Base in Brazil
Increasing capacity to produce car air conditioning systems and other products KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced that it will construct a new plant for DENSO do Brasil Ltda. (DNBR), one of DENSO’s Brazilian production sites, in Santa Barbara d’Oeste City, Brazil, about 130 km northwest of Sao Paulo City. “We expect demand for motor [...]
DENSO, BeMap, Nagase, JTB Central Japan, and Ryukohasshin Holdings to Establish New Company in Japan
Company to provide driving information service KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation, BeMap Inc., Nagase & Co., Ltd., JTB Central Japan Corporation, and Ryukohasshin Holdings, Inc. will establish a new company on April 1 to provide driving information services in Japan through the Internet. The new company, DENSO Communications Corp., will start operations on the same [...]
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
Upward revision to the full-year forecast Kariya (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced its third quarter global financial results for the nine months ending Dec. 31, 2009: Consolidated net sales totaled 2,118.2 billion yen (US$23.0 billion), a 19.5 percent decrease from the previous year. Consolidated operating income totaled 78.8 billion yen (US$855.4 million), a 7.5 percent [...]
DENSO Develops Battery Monitoring Unit for Lithium-ion Batteries
Using a proprietary voltage control circuit KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation has developed its first battery monitoring unit for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles. DENSO’s new battery monitoring unit utilizes a newly developed voltage control method that uses a simpler and lower cost voltage control circuit, compared to the widely used voltage control method used in [...]
DENSO International Europe Names New President and CEO for European Region
June 15, 2011Weesp (the Netherlands) ― DENSO today announced the appointment of Mr. Yoshikazu Makino to President and CEO of DENSO International Europe B.V., DENSO’s regional headquarters in Weesp, the Netherlands, effective June 22, 2011. Makino is Executive Director of DENSO Corporation and replaces Mr. Shigehiro Nishimura, who is going to be in charge of the Asia/Pacific [...]
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
April 28, 2011Kariya (Japan) – DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011: ・Consolidated net sales totaled 3,131.5 billion yen (US$37.7 billion), a 5.2 percent increase from the previous year. ・Consolidated operating income totaled 188.3 billion yen (US$2.3 billion), a 37.8 percent increase from the previous year. ・Consolidated net income [...]
DENSO Announces Management Changes
Changes affect Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors and Executive Directors KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced changes to its board of directors, corporate auditors and executive directors. Changes will take place after the 88th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 22, 2011. New appointments for the Board of Directors: Sojiro Tsuchiya, Executive Vice President [...]
DENSO Develops Four Low-cost Heat Exchangers for the Indian Automotive Market
February 28, 2011Costs reduced by using 70 percent fewer material types and sharing production lines KARIYA (Japan) ― As part of its ongoing effort to develop low-cost products for emerging markets, DENSO Corporation has developed four heat exchangers for the Indian market. DENSO’s new radiator, heater core, condenser and evaporator use common, locally sourced materials and are [...]
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
February 3, 2011KARIYA (Japan) ―DENSO Corporation today announced its third quarter global financial results for the nine months ending Dec. 31, 2010: ・Consolidated net sales totaled 2,358.0 billion yen (US$29.0 billion), a 11.3 percent increase from the previous year. ・Consolidated operating income totaled 174.4 billion yen (US$2.1 billion), a 121.4 percent increase from the previous year. ・Consolidated net [...]
DENSO Develops One of the World’s Lightest Starters for Compact Vehicles
January 31, 2011Approximately 40 percent lighter than the conventional product KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation has developed one of the world’s lightest starters for small, compact vehicles. The new starter, which is about 40 percent lighter than a conventional starter, finds its first application in the MR Wagon launched by Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan earlier this [...]
DENSO to Construct a New Plant to Produce Car Air Conditioners in Changchun, China
November 15, 2010KARIYA (Japan) ― In response to the growing Chinese vehicle market, DENSO Corporation will construct a new plant to produce car air conditioners in Changchun, China. The new plant will be DENSO’s first manufacturing base in northeastern China and will serve as a branch plant of Tianjin Fawer DENSO Air-Conditioner Co., Ltd., which produces and [...]
DENSO to Establish Technical Center in Brazil
November 11, 2010Building a technology development system to support business growth KARIYA (Japan) ― To develop more competitive products for the South American auto market, DENSO Corporation will establish a technical center in Santa Bárbara d´Oeste City, Brazil, in early 2012, where DENSO Do Brasil Ltda (DNBR) is constructing a new plant. By 2015, the total investment [...]
DENSO Announces “2015 Environmental Action Plan”
September 11, 2010KARIYA (Japan) ― Here at DENSO, we can honestly say that we’re committed to protecting the environment because it’s who we are
