DENSO’s Guelph, Ontario, Location Named a Waterloo Area Top 10 Employer
Canada’s Top 100 Employers honours DENSO’s thermal manufacturing facility in Guelph for putting people first, providing growth opportunities and supporting the community
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and GUELPH, Ontario (Dec. 1, 2022) – DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, announced today that Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized its thermal manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario, as a Top 10 Employer in the Waterloo Area.
This is the 16th year Canada’s Top 100 Employers is honouring employers in the Kitchener-Waterloo region that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. In their evaluation, competition administrators compare organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs for employees.
Employers are assessed on eight criteria, including:
• Physical Workplace
• Work Atmosphere and Social
• Health, Financial and Family Benefits
• Vacation and Time Off
• Employee Communications
• Performance Management
• Training and Skills Development
• Community Involvement
“We’re honoured to have DENSO in Guelph recognized as one of the top employers in the Waterloo region and are proud to have created a strong and meaningful workplace culture where people can thrive,” said John Klassen, president of DENSO’s Guelph facility. “We take pride in valuing people first, which has allowed our workplace to grow and further our mission to make the world a better place and create better mobility for all.”
Three key focuses at DENSO in Guelph are putting people first, providing opportunities for growth and supporting the community – among its employees and around Guelph. These principles push the Guelph team to give back locally, including donating to food banks and supporting youth athletics. They also heighten the team’s emphasis on continuous training, offering pathways to advance and creating a positive, welcoming environment in which people of all backgrounds can succeed.
DENSO has a 70-year history of manufacturing leading automotive technology for automakers worldwide, producing products for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. In Guelph, more than 600 employees in engineering, production and skilled trade roles collaborate to produce innovative thermal solutions like Advanced HVAC Systems, which are key to optimizing vehicle efficiency and comfort.
Such work helps advance DENSO’s Two Great Causes: Green – achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 – and Peace of Mind – creating a safe and seamless world for all.
For those interested in job opportunities in Guelph, go here. To see DENSO positions available across North America, please visit
denso.com/us-ca/en/careers.
About DENSO
DENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company’s 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/
In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers, and skilled workers across 51 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,700+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) and 41 sites. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, DENSO in North America generated $9.5 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings unique perspectives together, bolsters innovation, and pushes DENSO forward. Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career: densocareers.com. For more information, go to https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/