Continuous expansion throughout Europe

Since the Dutch already introduced the Japanese society to European culture in the 17th century, the first representative office was established in Amsterdam, The Netherlands In 1972. One year later the regional headquarters Nippondenso Europe (now DENSO International Europe) was established in Weesp, The Netherlands. Since then DENSO Europe grew and has sales companies and manufacturing plants all over Europe.

Diversity in languages, cultures and locations

DENSO has 29 official group companies with over 40 locations in Europe (as of March 31, 2016). A total of European 14 languages are spoken (actually 15 if we include the DENSO operations in Morocco). And just imagine the cultural differences from North to South and from West to East. This is why we say “DENSO: Powered by our Diversity”.

Meeting local needs Europe-wide

Winning customers’ trust and being a reliable supplier, DENSO in Europe expands its footprint to be close to its clients. DENSO also emphasizes human development to improve and strive for a better future.

45 years of expansion

In The Netherlands, DENSO (at that time Nippondenso) started a representative office in the heart of Amsterdam with 5 employees. Nowadays DENSO occupies two locations in Weesp and one in Amsterdam-Zuid, employing nearly 300 people.

Using the strengths of The Netherlands

With major shipping ports and one of the world’s largest airports, The Netherlands is a global logistic hub. Add to this the multiple century old trading relationship between Japan and The Netherlands and it is logical for this country to be the location of DENSO’s European regional headquarters.

Major functions lead European operations

In The Netherlands, DENSO has the full range of regional headquarters functions, an After Market and Industrial Solutions Business Unit covering all of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and major logistics operations. In total, 334 employees work for DENSO in the Netherlands.