DENSO in Netherlands
DENSO in the Netherlands
Established in 1972
50 years of expansion
Nippondenso was established nearly 50 years ago in the Netherlands, as a
representative office with only five employees. Today, DENSO employs nearly 330 associates working at its offices in Weesp and at the World Trade Center in Amsterdam Zuid, which serves as the European Headquarters of DENSO.
A Global Logistics Hub
Leveraging the strengths of The Netherlands
With major shipping ports, one of the world’s largest airports, The Netherlands is a global logistics hub. Its strategic position, combined with its centuries old trade relationship with Japan, makes The Netherlands the logical choice as the location of DENSO’s European regional headquarters.
Over 300 Employees at 2 Sites
Major functions lead European operations
In The Netherlands, DENSO has the full range of regional headquarters functions, an Aftermarket and Industrial Solutions business unit covering all of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and major logistics operations. In total, 328 employees work for DENSO in the Netherlands.
DENSO in Europe
1972 established
Continuous expansion throughout Europe
Since the Dutch had already introduced Japanese culture into European society in the 17th century, DENSO’s first representative office was established in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in 1972. One year later its regional headquarters, Nippondenso Europe (now DENSO International Europe), was established in Weesp. Since then DENSO Europe has expanded to include sales and manufacturing companies across the region.
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Diversity in languages, cultures and locations
DENSO has 27 official group companies in over 41 locations in Europe (as of March 31, 2022).
A total of 15 languages are spoken across DENSO’s European network, with a diversity of cultures and backgrounds from North to South and East to West that strengthens DENSO’s competitive advantage.
14,496 employees in 27 sites
Meeting local needs in Europe
Winning customers’ trust and being a reliable supplier, DENSO Europe expands its footprint to be close to its clients. DENSO also emphasizes human development to improve and strive for a better future.
Heritage
1972
Establishment of a DENSO representative office in The Netherlands
A first foothold in Europe.
1973
DENSO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE B.V. established
NIPPONDENSO EUROPE B.V. (known today as DENSO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE B.V.) established in order to grow and professionalize the business. The location changed from Amsterdam to Weesp, The Netherlands.
1985
Expansion of warehouse activities
Accommodating the continuous growth of DENSO in Europe, a new warehouse was built in Weesp, The Netherlands.
1996
Change of Global Company Name
The corporate name of NIPPONDENSO Co. Ltd. was changed to DENSO Corporation to reflect the global nature of DENSO’s operations.
2017
New office location for Corporate Functions
A return to Amsterdam… DENSO’s European headquarters was relocated to the Amsterdam World Trade Center, at the heart of the Zuidas business district.