Heritage
1965
First DENSO product sold
First DENSO product sold in North America (a starter-generator for a chainsaw)1966
First North America sales office opens
After securing a contract to supply alternators to Ford Motor Co., DENSO opened a sales office in Chicago.1967
Second North America sales office opens
To further support sales in the Midwest, DENSO Corporation liaison office opened in Southfield, Mich.1971
DENSO Sales California, Inc established
DENSO Sales California, Inc was established. The company was staffed with 12 employees at its inception.1972
DENSO Sales Canada, Inc. established
DENSO Sales Canada, Inc. was established and helped expand the company's sales of air conditioners and electrical components.1984
New facility in Long Beach, Calif.
DENSO Sales California built a new facility in Long, Beach California.1984
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. established.
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. in Battle Creek, Mich. was established. It was the company's first North American manufacturing facility.1985
Regional North America headquarters established
DENSO established its regional North America headquarters, DENSO International America, Inc. in Southfield, Mich.1988
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. established
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. in Maryville, TN was established to produce electrical auto parts, meters and electronic components.1993
Wind tunnel opens
State-of-the-art Climatic Wind Tunnel opens at DENSO International America Technical Center to support North American Customers.1996
MovinCool assembly starts
DENSO Sales California starts assembly of MovinCool portable air conditioning units.1998
10 million instrument clusters
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee produces 10 millionth instrument cluster.1999
New facility in Guelph, Ontario
DENSO opens manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario to produce vehicle air conditioners.2001
Foundation Established
DENSO International America establishes the DENSO North America Foundation.2004
Received Automotive News PACE Award
DENSO received this award for its very high-pressure Common Rail System, which reduces pollutants from vehicle exhaust gas while increasing engine power.
2015
Received Automotive News PACE Award
DENSO received this award for its Common, Compact and Collaborative Air Conditioning Unit (COA HVAC) that is 20 percent smaller and lighter than conventional units.