Parma, MI – Associates at Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. (MACI) are counting down the semi-trucks leaving the building loaded with brand new automotive air-conditioning compressor units.  Sometime in just the next three days MACI will ship our 100 millionth product.

100,000,000 is a milestone of monumental proportions for the manufacturer on the west side of Jackson County, MI, which just celebrated its 25th Anniversary of Production this year.  Over the past 25 years, MACI has added 3 major building expansions until it is over 1 million square feet; grown from 250 to 1,050 associates (employees) and added many millions of dollars of new manufacturing equipment, most notably new production lines and cells for the new variable-type compressor which is quickly growing in popularity in the automotive industry.

Earlier in the year, associates submitted estimates of when the actual compressor will ship in an informal competition.  The person who proves to have the closest guess will receive a Michigan get-away weekend package to celebrate.

“100 million is a measure of the value added by associates to the metal and materials we use in each compressor unit,” said MACI’s President Todd Ishikawa.  “It is the quality focus of associates that is responsible for our success, not the equipment.  Our people build our future a little more each day.”

MACI was established in 1989 and started production in June of 1990.  The largest manufacturing employer in Jackson, MACI employs 1,050 associates.  The company is a joint-venture between Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and DENSO Corporation of Japan.  MACI manufactures automotive air-conditioning compressor units for many automotive manufacturers including GM, Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and Honda, as well as Freightliner and John Deere.  www.michauto.com

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KARIYA (Japan) – Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation today has entered into a joint development agreement with Morpho, Inc. a Tokyo-based company focused on research, development and image processing technology. Under the terms, DENSO and Morpho will jointly develop image recognition technology that uses image processing technology and engage in *deep learning. This joint development agreement will help DENSO strengthen its safety-related technologies, which is a core area of focus for the company.

In addition, DENSO and Morpho signed a share subscription agreement in which DENSO will subscribe to all new shares to be issued by Morpho. This agreement is to ensure the two companies develop a mutually beneficial relationship and successfully conduct joint technology development.

DENSO and Morpho expect to promote the technological development of surround monitoring systems, including electronic rearview mirrors and other advanced driving support systems that use image processing technology and basic research on automated driving using deep learning.

DENSO will work with Morpho to enhance and accelerate the development of technology that can contribute to a safer and more secure automotive society. DENSO has developed products and technology to help build a society free from road accidents. By using the technologies that it has accumulated over the years, DENSO will continue to work on the creation of an automotive society that is safe and secure for all people, including drivers and pedestrians, around the world.

About DENSO: DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

About DENSO in North America: Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

About Morhpo:
Morpho, Inc., established in 2004, has built substantial brand recognition in the field of software image processing for mobile devices. Customers utilizing Morpho, Inc.’s software technologies include carriers, processing platform providers and mobile device manufacturers making the company a global player in mobile imaging. For more information visit http://www.morphoinc.com/en/ or contact m-info-pr@morphoinc.com. or follow us on Facebook

* Deep learning is a branch of machine learning based on a set of algorithms.

Profile of Morpho

* Exchange rate used is 122.58 yen to the US one dollar, at the end of November 2015 for convenience only.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. today announced its global financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016:

• Consolidated revenue totaled 2,228.5 billion yen (US$18.6 billion), a 7.6 percent increase from the previous year.
• Consolidated operating profit totaled 148.0 billion yen (US$1.2 billion), a 1.2 percent decrease from the previous year.
• Consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent company totaled 113.1 billion yen (US$942.4 million), a 0.9 percent increase from the previous year.

“DENSO’s revenue increased due to an overseas production volume increase and the growth in sales in addition to the impact of the weak yen. On the other hand, operating profit decreased due to the increase in research and development cost and start-up cost for new products,” said Koji Arima, president and CEO of DENSO Corporation.

In Japan, a production volume decrease mainly in compact cars led to a decrease in revenue to 1,282.8 billion yen (US$10.7 billion), a 0.9 percent decrease from the previous year. The decrease in production volume and the increase in R&D cost, start-up cost and other expenses led to an operating profit of 71.4 billion yen (US$595.4 million), a 24.5 percent decrease from the previous year.

In North America, an increase in car production, boosted by the steady economic growth, led to an increase in revenue to 557.0 billion yen (US$4.6 billion), a 24.8 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating profit totaled 25.0 billion yen (US$208.1 million), an 79.4 percent increase from the previous year.

In Europe, car production increased due to the recovery of the economic slump, which led to an increase in revenue to 295.4 billion yen (US$2.5 billion), a 11.4 percent increase from the previous year. Due to the start-up costs, the operating profit totaled 6.2 billion yen (US$51.7 million), a 13.1 percent decrease from the previous year.

In Asia, the increase of car production resulted in a revenue increase of 575.6 billion yen (US$4.8 billion), a 16.2 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume as well as depreciation of yen, an operating profit totaled 42.3 billion yen (US$352.3 million), a 28.6 percent increase from the previous year.

In other areas, mainly the South American region, including Brazil and Argentina, revenue totaled 32.2 billion yen (US$268.5 million), a 14.7 percent decrease from the previous year. The operating loss totaled 0.7 billion yen (US$5.7 million).

“Considering the financial results in the first-half, as well as the market trend, we have decided to revise the original forecast for the full-year financial results,” said Ito. (Foreign exchange rates used for the full-year are: US$= 121 yen Euro=133 yen)

Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

(Notes)
The above forecasts are created based on the information obtained by the date of this announcement and the actual results may differ due to various causes in the future.

U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the rate of 122.45 yen = US$1, the approximate exchange rate prevailing in the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on June 30, 2015. Billion is used in the American sense of one thousand million.

About DENSO: DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America: In North America, DENSO employs more than 22,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. For more information, go to www.densocorp-na.com.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Twenty five thousand dollars to commemorate 25 years – DENSO International America, Inc. announced it will donate $25,000 to Tri-County Technical College in Anderson, S.C. in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corporation (AFCO), a 50/50 joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and DIAM. More importantly, the grant will provide local students with scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-related programs, such as such as industrial electronics, technology, and mechatronics.

DIAM matched the Bosch Community Fund grant, which created a total scholarship program of $50,000. Beginning in 2016, scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to 25 students over a five-year period. DENSO announced the grant during a ceremony at the AFCO facility celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Sept 10.

“With the establishment of AFCO, DENSO has been part of the Anderson community for the last 25 years,” said Yukio Asano, Executive Vice President at DIAM. “There’s no better way to commemorate this milestone than donating $25,000 to help local community students pursue STEM-related careers.

About DENSO: DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America: In North America, DENSO employs more than 22,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. For more information, go to www.densocorp-na.com.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global auto supplier DENSO announced today that it is adding 500 jobs and investing US$400 million to expand its electronics manufacturing capabilities and build a new warehouse at its DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) manufacturing facility in Maryville.

The new 186,528-square-foot warehouse allows DMTN to consolidate its various warehouse operations in the Maryville area into one located on its campus, and the additional manufacturing space will be used to produce products such as head-up displays, meters and electronic control units. The warehouse is due to be completed by October 2017.

“DENSO is committed to strengthening and expanding its product development and manufacturing capabilities across the region, and we’re excited about the additional opportunities this expansion will bring to our company, our employees, the Maryville community and the state of Tennessee,” said Jack Helmboldt, president of DMTN.

In January 2013, DENSO announced it would invest nearly $1 billion in North America over the next four years, which will result in more than 2,000 jobs across the region. The investment will allow DENSO to better support its North American customers, as well as expand new business areas and localize products, many of which will help automakers meet upcoming fuel requirements. More than $750 million will be invested in the United States alone, along with more than 1,200 jobs.

In recognition of the community’s 25 years of support and DMTN’s theme of “healthy living” for its 25th anniversary, DMTN will present a $50,000 donation to Blount Memorial Hospital and a separate donation of $50,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

“We know our employees and their families depend on these wonderful medical facilities, and we hope that these gifts can help with the many special programs and services needed by the people of East Tennessee,” stated Helmboldt.

“We congratulate DENSO on this announcement, and we appreciate their continued commitment to Blount County and the great state of Tennessee,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

“Last year when I walked through the DENSO plant, it was bursting at the seams,” said Senator Lamar Alexander.  “These 500 new jobs are one more example of how the auto industry has spread into 80 of Tennessee’s 95 counties to become the main contributor to raising our family incomes.  There is no better way to celebrate DENSO’s  25 years in Blount County.”

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
In North America, DENSO employs more than 22,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. For more information, go to www.densocorp-na.com.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO Corporation today announced its global financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2015 for fiscal year ending March 31, 2016:

• Consolidated revenue totaled 1,106.0 billion yen (US$9.0 billion), a 7.6 percent increase from the previous year.
• Consolidated operating profit totaled 86.7 billion yen (US$707.7 million), a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year.
• Consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent company totaled 73.9 billion yen (US$603.2 million), a 17.2 percent increase from the previous year.

“DENSO’s revenue and operating profit increased due to an overseas production volume increase and the growth in sales in addition to the impact of the weak yen,” said Kenichiro Ito, executive director of DENSO Corporation.

In Japan, a production volume decrease mainly in compact cars led to a decrease in revenue to 624.0 billion yen (US$5.1 billion), a 1.5 percent decrease from the previous year. The decrease in production volume and the increase in expenses led to an operating profit of 43.3 billion yen (US$353.5 million), a 14.7 percent decrease from the previous year.

In North America, an increase in car production, boosted by the steady economic growth, led to an increase in revenue to 283.6 billion yen (US$2.3 billion), a 26.3 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating profit totaled 14.7 billion yen (US$120.4 million), an 88.3 percent increase from the previous year.

In Europe, car production increased due to the recovery of the economic slump, which led to an increase in revenue to 152.5 billion yen (US$1.2 billion), a 10.5 percent increase from the previous year. Due to the increase in production volume, the operating profit totaled 4.2 billion yen (US$34.6 million), a 15.4 percent increase from the previous year.

In Asia, the increase of car production, mainly in China, resulted in a revenue increase of 285.1 billion yen (US$2.3 billion), a 16.5 percent increase from the previous year. The increase in cost reduction effort as well as in production volume led to an operating profit of 21.3 billion yen (US$173.6 million), a 19.5 percent increase from the previous year.

In other areas, mainly the South American region, including Brazil and Argentina, revenue totaled 16.0 billion yen (US$130.5 million), a 13.0 percent decrease from the previous year. The operating loss totaled 0.9 billion yen (US$7.1 million).

“Considering the positive financial results in the first-quarter, as well as the market trend and the depreciation of the yen, we have decided to revise the original forecasts for the first-half and full-year financial results,” said Ito.

(Foreign exchange rates used for the first-half financial result forecast are US$= 122 yen Euro=135 yen, and for the full-year are: US$= 119 yen Euro=130 yen)

Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
In North America, DENSO employs more than 22,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. For more information, go to www.densocorp-na.com.

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DENSO Corporation has named George Harguess president of its DENSO Manufacturing Arkansas, Inc. (DMAR) operations in Osceola, Ark., effective July 1.

Osceola, Ark. – DENSO Corporation has named George Harguess president of its DENSO Manufacturing Arkansas, Inc. (DMAR) operations in Osceola, Ark., effective July 1. Harguess succeeds Andris Staltmanis, who was recently named president of DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. in Battle Creek, Mich.

Mostly recently, Harguess served as DMAR plant director, directly responsible for manufacturing, production control and maintenance as well as oversight for daily operations at the facility. Harguess joined DMAR as the operations assistant general manager in 2008 and was promoted to plant director in 2012.

Harguess joined DENSO in 1991 as a team leader at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) in Maryville, Tenn. In 1995, Harguess was promoted to supervisor then assistant manager of starter production. From 2000-2003, Harguess served as starter manager, followed by five years as senior manager of DMTN’s starter and alternator plants.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
In North America, DENSO employs more than 22,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. For more information, go to www.densocorp-na.com.

Company Profile: DENSO MANUFACTURING ARKANSAS, INC.
DENSO Manufacturing Arkansas (DMAR) produces HVAC assemblies and Engine Cooling Modules (ECM) for its North American customers. With 224,000 square feet of manufacturing space, the facility employs more than 450 people.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO International America, Inc. is joining other partners in hosting technology displays and demonstrations at the Mcity grand opening on July 20 on the campus of the University of Michigan (UM) in Ann Arbor. Mcity is a controlled test environment for connected and automated vehicles operated by UM’s Mobility Transformation Center (MTC). The 32-acre cityscape is a simulated urban and suburban environment in Ann Arbor which allows researchers to safely test new technologies without disrupting public roadways.

Mcity features a network of roads with intersections, traffic signs, signals, streetlights, building facades, sidewalks and construction obstacles which can be outfitted with sensors and other equipment to test connected and automated technologies that allow vehicles to communicate with each other and with the infrastructure. This information is then available to help improve the new technologies in automated driving.

DENSO is a Leadership Circle member of MTC, giving it access to all of the information collected, as well as patents created, from the pooled research through MTC. DENSO will also be conducting its own private research projects to collect additional data.

“Mcity is a great opportunity to combine engineering, urban planning and energy and information technologies to accelerate progress and help drive the industry forward with automated vehicles,” said Doug Patton, executive vice president of engineering at DENSO. “DENSO will have the ability to collect data on our dedicated short-range communication modules, data communication modules, driver status monitoring and more to make the necessary changes before putting these technologies on the road.”

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
In North America, DENSO employs more than 22,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. For more information, go to www.densocorp-na.com.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO Corporation received Ford Motor Company’s coveted Aligned Business Framework (ABF) award for its global supply of a full line up of Air Conditioning (AC) Compressors and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) assemblies and modules at Ford’s 17th World Excellence Awards ceremony on May 21, 2015. DENSO was one of nine suppliers to receive this distinguished award. Also, Ford honored DENSO affiliate Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. (MACI) with one of the company’s highest recognitions for suppliers – the Silver Award – which marks the second time in six years MACI has received a world excellence award.

“DENSO places a great emphasis on providing innovative and high quality products, and this award helps demonstrate our commitment to those goals,” said Haruya Maruyama, executive vice president of DENSO Japan. “We want to congratulate all of our employees who helped earn this award, and we look forward to meeting high quality standards with our products in the future.”

The World Excellence Awards honor production and non-production suppliers that have exceeded Ford’s highest standards in cost, quality, technology and delivery, while at the same time embracing the ONE Ford mindset and helping the company deliver products with an unparalleled standard of excellence. Ford honored 32 suppliers out of their top 150 global suppliers at its annual recognition event. DENSO was one of 21 suppliers that received the recognition of the Silver World Excellence award.

The Aligned Business Framework is a program where Ford and some of the most strategic suppliers across the globe partner to increase mutual profitability, improve quality, drive innovation and to help encourage shared commitment to sustainability goals.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling $8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. (MACI) is the largest manufacturing employer in Jackson County, MI with over 1,050 associates (employees). Established in 1989, the company manufactures automotive air-conditioning compressor units for many automotive manufacturers. Customers include GM, Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and Honda, as well as Freightliner and John Deere. www.michauto.com

DENSO Corporation today announced management changes, which were approved at today’s shareholders meeting and board of directors meeting. These changes are effective today.

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.

1. New management
(1) 13 Board of Directors
(2) 5 Audit and Supervisory Board Members
(3) 11 Senior Executive Directors (5 Members of the Board)
(4) 28 Executive Directors

2. Retirements
(1) Board of Directors
Akio Shikamura (Newly appointed as President of DAISHINSEIKI CO., LTD.)
Shinji Shirasaki (Newly appointed as Advisor)
Hiroyuki Wakabayashi (Newly appointed as Senior Executive Director)
Shoichiro Toyoda

(2) Audit and Supervisory Board Member
Fujio Cho

(3)Senior Executive Directors
Shinji Shirasaki (Newly appointed as Advisor)
Manfredo Nicolelli (Newly appointed as Chairman of DENSO THERMAL SYSTEMS S.p.A.)

(4) Executive Directors
Tatsuya Toyoda (Newly appointed as Executive Vice President of DENSO SALES JAPAN CORPORATION )

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

1. Board of Directors

2. Audit and Supervisory Board Member

3. Senior Executive Director

4. Executive Director

• Newly-appointed    + Promoted

DENSO Corporation has named Takeshi Nagasaka president of its DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc. (DMAT) operations in Athens, Tenn.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – More than 100 employees from DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO’s North American headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan, will make their way over to the Rouge River this Saturday, May 30, to clean it up and green-up the surrounding area.WHEN: Saturday, May, 30 from 9 a.m. – noon

WHERE: Volunteers will meet at DENSO International America, Inc., located at 24777 Denso Drive, just south of Franklin Road off Telegraph in Southfield, Michigan

WHO: Working with the Friends of the Rouge, City of Southfield and Six Rivers Regional and Conservancy, a team of more than 100 DENSO employees and their families will participate in the annual Rouge Rescue Cleanup.

WHAT: A section of the Rouge River in Southfield will receive much-needed attention. Volunteers will pull logjams out of the river, pick invasive species such as garlic mustard and dames rocket, pick-up trash and other debris, and plant a native garden in the surrounding area. Local partner, Arts & Scraps, will also be on-site, leading hands-on, educational and “green” activities for children.

WHY: DENSO has supported Friends of the Rouge for 17 consecutive years, with financial contributions and participation in the Rouge Education Project and annual Rouge Rescue Cleanup events.

DENSO, as a company, was born and raised in rural Japan – surrounded by local farmers whose livelihood was dependent on the land. Because of this upbringing, the idea of helping your neighbor and preserving the environment has long been engrained in DENSO’s 60-year history.

In Southfield, DENSO International America is the North American headquarters of DENSO Corporation, a leading automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components. In the Americas, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people with consolidated sales totaling US$8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

Interviews are available with team volunteers and company vice presidents. Great photo and video opportunities. For on-site contacts during event, call JoAnna McCulloch at 248-219-9947.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO International America, Inc. has entered into an investment agreement with Peloton Technology, a developer of platooning systems that advance safety and fuel savings for large truck transportation fleets. DENSO and Intel Capital co-led the $16 million oversubscribed Series A investment round, which will help accelerate Peloton’s development and deployment of platooning technology. The technology aims to increase fuel economy and improve safety for the global trucking industry. The deal was finalized late last month.Platooning technology uses vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) wireless communication and radar to pair trucks to travel closely together and thus create an aerodynamic system that is similar to drafting in race cars. The direct communication system provides a way for trucks to ‘talk’ with each other and safely follow another truck with the same features to improve braking and acceleration time, increase safety and reduce fuel costs.

“DENSO is excited to build a strong relationship with Peloton,” says Tony Cannestra, Director of Corporate Ventures for DENSO International America, Inc. “As a leader in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technologies, we are eager to work closely with Peloton to implement the first large-scale deployment of a V2V system. DENSO believes that Peloton’s system has the potential to help increase safety and fuel savings in the transportation industry.”

For more than a decade, DENSO has been researching and developing V2X technology systems to allow cars to communicate’ with surrounding vehicles and traffic signals. The application of this technology to the trucking industry could potentially help large fleet vehicles reduce fuel consumption by 10 percent for the rear truck and 4.5 percent for the front truck (based on industry-standard SAE J1321 Type II fuel economy testing conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and trucking fleet C.R. England).

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling $8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

Long Beach, California – Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed a new high amperage alternator for the Medium and Heavy Duty truck market that is smaller, lighter and more efficient than the industry competition. The PowerEdge offers advanced alternator features – proven in the automotive market – like DENSO’s patented segment conductor (SC) technology, which incorporates an innovative square wire copper stator design. By leveraging DENSO’s innovative design and manufacturing technologies, the PowerEdge achieves higher efficiency in a smaller, more lightweight design, which translates into improved fuel economy. DENSO’s new product will be available in July 2015.

“DENSO has harnessed its cutting-edge technology in order to provide a much-needed solution for the commercial truck market. In addition to its improved efficiency and higher amps at idle, the DENSO PowerEdge alternator can be up to 10 pounds lighter than the industry’s competition,” said Frank Jenkins, senior manager of DENSO Product and Services Americas’ Commercial and Heavy Duty Group. “This means reduced fuel consumption over the long haul, which can save thousands of dollars per truck per year.”

DENSO’s SC alternator design has been optimized to provide the durability and long life needed to meet the severe demands of heavy and medium duty trucks. DENSO’s new PowerEdge alternators offers four output versions: 170amp, 185amp, 205amp, and 220amp. Each unit features the same innovative SC stator, producing higher efficiency and more amps at idle. Additionally, these units are equipped with heavy duty bearings, advanced long-life brush composition, and remote sense technology to prolong battery life. Not only do these highly efficient alternators offer a small, lightweight design, but its compact size and weight offer fleet and truck technicians easier handling and installation.

“Medium and Heavy Duty customers have been looking for a more durable, higher efficiency solution for their growing electrical requirements. DENSO has responded by introducing the lightest, most efficient alternator in today’s market,” said Fran Labun, vice president of Sales at DENSO Product and Services Americas. DENSO has long been regarded as a leader in the global OEM market. This DENSO PowerEdge was developed specifically for the increasing demands of the truck market and demonstrates our strengthened commitment to our customers.”

The DENSO PowerEdge Alternator provides 100 percent coverage for pad-mount applications and offers the following features and benefits: • Superior efficiency, providing reduced fuel consumption and mileage savings • Durability, long life, reducing replacement intervals and costs • Higher amps at idle • Remote sense features, prolongs battery life, reducing replacement costs • Compact size and lighter weight, for improved fuel savings and ease of installation

DENSO began producing its SC alternator for Original Equipment Manufacturers in December 1999 and produces and supplies this product in all major regions of the world. DENSO, which has supplied alternators since 1962, has been reducing the size and weight of alternators while also increasing their efficiency.

More information on DENSO’s new PowerEdge alternator can be found at http://densoheavyduty.com or contact your authorized DENSO Distributor.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling $8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors agreed to present to shareholders a stock repurchase proposal (in accordance with Article 156 of the Corporation Act). This proposal will be presented at the 92th annual shareholders meeting on June 19, 2015.

1. Purpose of the stock purchase
The Company will purchase its stock after obtaining approval from the shareholders in accordance with Article 156 of the Corporation Act. The purchase of the stock will improve capital efficiency, and increase returns to shareholders. Also, the shareholder approval will enable the Company to adopt timely and flexible capital policy measures in response to changes in the business environment.

2. Information on the shares to be purchased by the Company
(1) Type of shares to be purchased: Common stock
(2) Total number of shares to be purchased: Up to 5,000,000 shares
(0.63 percent of total outstanding shares)
(3) Total cost of the purchase: Up to 30 billion yen
(4) Acquisition period:From June 20, 2015 to June 19, 2016

Note: Following shareholder approval at the 92th annual shareholders meeting on June 19, 2015, the Company will be authorized to purchase its stock.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling $8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation today announced its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. This will be presented at the 92st annual shareholders meeting on June 19, 2015.

1. Details of dividends

2. Reason for change in year-end dividend from previously announced forecast
DENSO’s basic dividend policy is to maintain a stable dividend payment, taking into consideration various aspects, such as financial performance and dividend ratio. Based on this policy, the company plans to propose its year-end dividend of 63 yen per share, an increase of 15 yen from the previous forecast.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling $8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. today announced its global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015:

– Consolidated net sales totaled 4,308.8 billion yen (US$35.9 billion), a 5.2 percent increase from the previous year.
– Consolidated operating income totaled 355.1 billion yen (US$3.0 billion), a 6.0 percent decrease from the previous year.
– Consolidated net income totaled 293.1 billion yen (US$2.4 billion), a 2.0 percent increase from the previous year.

“DENSO’s sales increased due to an overseas production volume increase,” said Nobuaki Katoh, president and CEO of DENSO Corp.. “However, despite cost reduction efforts, an increase in production volume, R&D expenditures, and investment costs to strengthen future growth, there was a decrease in operating income.”

In Japan, the market shift towards compact cars and the decrease of export sales led to a decrease in sales to 2,663.5 billion yen (US$22.2 billion), a 2.0 percent decrease from the previous year. The decrease in production volume and the increase in labor costs, and other expenses led to an operating income of 225.2 billion yen (US$1.9 billion), a 20.5 percent decrease from the previous year.

In North America, an increase in car production, boosted by the steady economic growth, led to an increase in sales to 966.5 billion yen (US$8.0 billion), an 18.4 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating income totaled 38.7 billion yen (US$321.9 million), a 163.9 percent increase from the previous year. In Europe, car production increased due to the recovery of the economic slump, which led to an increase in sales to 554.8 billion yen (US$4.6 billion), a 11.2 percent increase from the previous year. Due to the increase in production volume, the operating income totaled 16.9 billion yen (US$140.5 million), a 36.6 percent increase from the previous year.

In Asia and Oceania, the increase of car production, mainly in China, resulted in a sales increase of 1,049.7 billion yen (US$8.7 billion), a 11.3 percent increase from the previous year. The increase in labor costs and the expenditure on production and R&D capability to strengthen future growth led to an operating income of 74.7 billion yen (US$621.8 million), a 4.9 percent increase from the previous year.

In other areas, mainly the South American region, including Brazil and Argentina, sales totaled 73.8 billion yen (US$614.2 million), a 0.7 percent decrease from the previous year. The operating income totaled 0.4 billion yen (US$3.4 million).

“For the new fiscal year, we expect sales and income to increase from the previous year. This is due to the increase in production volume overseas.” said Katoh.

(Foreign exchange rates used for the next fiscal year are US$= 115 yen, Euro= 125yen) (International Financial Reporting Standards are adopted from the forecast for the next fiscal year)

Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

About DENSO
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, totaled US$35.9 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling $8.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

(Notes)
The above forecasts are created based on the information obtained by the date of this announcement and the actual results may differ due to various causes in the future. U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the rate of 120.17 yen = US$1, the approximate exchange rate prevailing in the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2015. Billion is used in the American sense of one thousand million.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO received the Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence (PACE) Award for its industry-first standardized Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit that is 20 percent smaller and lighter than conventional units. The HVAC system can be used in a wide variety of vehicle lines and models, resulting in cost- savings for car makers. Traditionally, HVAC units are designed and tailored to each vehicle model. DENSO’s new unit is unique in that it provides the opportunity to reduce the scope of multiple designs and complexity from customization. The newly standardized heating and cooling system reduces CO2 emissions through improved vehicle efficiency from the overall reduction in mass and electrical power consumption.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – In an effort to help grow DENSO’s global heavy duty business, the company is expanding its North American research and development capabilities to include heavy duty and commercial vehicles. DENSO established a cross-functional team of market research, product engineering, and researchers that will focus on bringing-to-market products that improve fuel efficiency, expand connectivity and safety, and promote electrification of commercial vehicles. Staff will be located in Southfield and San Diego, California to support with this effort.

“North America has a strong leadership base for heavy duty technology and DENSO believes there is an opportunity to diversify our business base in this market segment,” said Patrick Powell, DENSO International Director. “In the not-so-distant future, new fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations will drive change into the heavy duty area. And the market will continue to transition into higher levels of connectivity. DENSO is well positioned to successfully support these technologies.”

N.A. Localization and Leadership
With an increased focus on heavy duty research and development in North America, DENSO sees this as an important step forward in developing heavy duty products in the region and for the region. In addition, as fuel economy and emissions regulations in the U.S. are more advanced, DENSO expects its North American operations to lead its global heavy duty efforts.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – For the 15th consecutive year, DENSO is sponsoring the SAE 2015 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center from April 21-23, 2015. With this year’s theme “Leading Mobility Innovation,” DENSO is joining the best talent in the automotive industry to collaborate and address current challenges during two panel sessions. The company will also present eight technical papers throughout the duration of the Congress.

Panel Sessions:
The Autonomous Vehicle Race panel
Tuesday, April 21, 9:45 a.m.
AVL Technology Leadership Center, Grand Ballroom B
Pat Bassett, vice president of Research and Development at DENSO International America, Inc., is taking part in “The Autonomous Vehicle Race panel.” Bassett is focusing on the Human Machine Interface (HMI) challenges we face as the industry heads toward autonomous drive.

The Coming STEM Crisis
Thursday, April 23, 1:30 p.m.
FEV Innovation Forum, Grand Ballroom A
Doug Patton, senior vice president of Engineering, chief technical officer of DENSO International America, Inc. and senior director of DENSO Corp., is joining educators, legislators and other corporate representatives to discuss “The Coming STEM crisis.” Panelists will address, discuss and work in identifying solutions to the struggles in filling STEM related positions any why STEM related fields are not growing.

Technical Papers:
DENSO will present eight technical papers on topics involving thermal, powertrain, electronics, connectivity and more. Click here for a full list of technical paper sessions by day.

DENSO International America, Inc (DIAM) has sponsored SAE World Congress for more than 15 years and is this year’s lanyard sponsor. If interested in learning more about the information DENSO is presenting at SAE World Congress, please contact Michelle Remer at (248) 372-8261 or michelle_remer@denso-diam.com.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO is pleased to announce changes to its North American executive management team. These changes support DENSO’s expansion and growth in the North American region.

Stephen Milam was promoted to chief operating officer of DENSO Thermal Systems North American Center (TAC) Business Group, leading TAC in the region. Milam will also continue to serve as president of DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc.

Andris Staltmanis was promoted to president of DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (DMMI). In his new role, Staltmanis will oversee DMMI operations, as well as lead TAC manufacturing activities. In addition, Staltmanis will continue to serve as president of DENSO Manufacturing Arkansas and vice president of DMMI’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) plant.

Michael Winkler was promoted to vice president of DENSO’s North America Purchasing Group, responsible for overseeing regional sourcing strategy to support the growth of DENSO in North America and enhance supplier relationships. In addition, Winkler will now serve as executive coordinator of TAC Purchasing, responsible for daily operations and management of DENSO’s thermal purchasing groups. Winkler will manage annual cost reduction activities, procurement of equipment and machinery and purchasing planning. Previously, Winkler served as deputy functional leader of TAC, responsible for purchasing activities at all thermal plants in North America.

Atsushi Uchida was promoted to vice president of TAC Purchasing and Purchasing functional leader, responsible for supporting TAC daily purchasing operations and management. Previously, he served as executive coordinator of TAC Purchasing.

Martin Deschenes was promoted to vice president of Electronic Products and Body Electronics Divisions at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN), responsible for strategy development and execution for electronics manufacturing operations. In addition, Deschenes serves as the North American Information and Safety Business Team manufacturing leader, responsible for creating electronics manufacturing expansion strategy for the region. Previously, he served as director of the Electronics Products Division at DMTN.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – For the fifth consecutive year, DENSO has earned the Platinum-level Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) certification from Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar created the SQEP to recognize those suppliers that demonstrate their commitment to excellence, and drive a “zero defects” culture within their organizations. Certification levels include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, reflected in order of increasing difficulty. Suppliers are certified through SQEP by meeting or exceeding stringent supplier performance standards, such as product quality and shipping performance, which are measured over the course of a 12-month period.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award from Caterpillar for five straight years,” said Jim Beeman, senior manager of Plant Operations at DENSO’s Product and Services Americas – Murrieta, California location. “We’re proud to recognize the hard work, dedication and collaboration put forth by our employees in California, Michigan and globally.”

DENSO Corp’s Anjo plant, located in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, earned the SQEP platinum certification, and the Nishio plant, located in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, earned the gold certification.

At DENSO’s Murrieta, California location, the company was recognized for its remanufactured starter motors and alternators at a ceremony on Feb. 27, 2015.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – The Korea Fair Trade Commission (the “KFTC”) announced today that it decided to order to rectify illegal conduct and impose a surcharge to certain automotive suppliers pursuant to Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act, in connection with certain past sales of automotive ignition coils and exhaust gas temperature sensors.

The KFTC has investigated this matter at certain automotive suppliers, including DENSO Corporation and its subsidiary in Republic of Korea, and the DENSO companies have fully cooperated with the KFTC.

As per the KFTC’s announcement, DENSO Corporation and its subsidiary, DENSO Korea Automotive Corporation, were named as the suppliers involved in violation of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (No. 8 of Section 1 in Article 19). However, the DENSO companies were exempted from all of the KFTC’s orders as described above, because they had completely eliminated the conduct that was suspected to be in violation before the commencement of the authority’s investigation and because they applied to the KFTC for the leniency program in regard to suspected illegal conduct related to sales of automotive ignition coils and exhaust gas temperature sensors, which was granted by the KFTC.

It is DENSO’s policy to comply with all applicable antimonopoly laws. Since learning of the investigation that was conducted at its U.S. subsidiary by the U.S. Department of Justice in February 2010, DENSO group companies have been taking various preventative measures, including implementing more stringent compliance rules, more enhanced compliance training and more meticulous compliance monitoring, in order to further ensure that they comply with all applicable antimonopoly laws.

DENSO is committed to compliance with all applicable antimonopoly laws around the world.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – To support future growth and strengthen its product line-up for North American customers, DENSO has invested approximately $53.6 million and added 100 new jobs at its DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (DMMI) facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. The investment allows DENSO to develop new manufacturing lines for advanced thermal systems, add additional labs for new product testing and validation, and expand logistics and packaging operations. The investment began in late 2014 and will continue throughout 2015.

“DENSO’s Battle Creek facility is the hub for all of our thermal production in North America,” said Shingo Kuwamura, president of DMMI and CEO of DENSO Thermal Systems North American Center. “This investment allows us to expand our ‘next generation’ manufacturing and testing capabilities, while also creating space to lead our training and leadership programs as we develop our employee’s ‘next generation’ job skills.”

Expansion of Logistics and Validation Testing in Battle Creek, Michigan:
DENSO purchased two buildings in the Fort Custer Industrial Park, which increases DMMI’s footprint to include over 1.3 million square feet of space for manufacturing, warehousing, product testing, and other support functions. One building will support with warehousing parts and packaging, as well as shipping and receiving for some customers. The other building will be dedicated to new product testing, engineering process changes and other product reliability testing for its Battle Creek, Arkansas, Canada and Mexico thermal plant locations.

The DMMI announcement is part of DENSO’s expansion plans, which were announced in January 2013, to invest nearly $1 billion in North America – more than $750 million in the United States – to strengthen and expand its product development and manufacturing capabilities across the region.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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Company Profile: DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO has earned recognition as a 2014 Partner-level supplier and was also named John Deere Power Systems Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. At a formal ceremony on March 3, DENSO’s Heavy Duty team was recognized for its dedication in providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement.

“We’re honored to be named John Deere’s supplier of the year in the Power Systems Supplier category, and we will work to maintain this level of recognition in the future,” said Ron Abbott, director of Heavy Duty Sales at DENSO International America, Inc. “This achievement is a direct result of the dedication and hard work put forth by our employees in Iowa, Michigan and teams around the globe.”

DENSO is a supplier of diesel common rail systems, starters, compressors, alternators and engine cooling systems to John Deere’s operations in Waterloo, Iowa; Saran, France; Torreon, Mexico; and, Rosario, Argentina.

As part of the Achieving Excellence Program, DENSO is evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support, and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. This program was created by John Deere Supply Management in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback that promotes continuous improvement.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. today announced that it will construct a new plant in Cambodia to produce magnetos and oil coolers. The new plant, which is located in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone where DENSO Cambodia Co., Ltd. operates its existing plant, will support the increasing vehicle production in the ASEAN region. DENSO’s new facility is scheduled to begin production in March 2016 and will result in about 300 new jobs.

DENSO remains committed to offering products that meet the expectations of customers and consumers. This expansion will also support job creation and economic development of local communities in the region.

The Profile of the new plant is as follows:
Name: New plant of DENSO Cambodia Co., Ltd. (tentative name)
Location: Cambodia Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (approx. 20 min. by car from Phnom Penh International Airport)
Investment: Approx. US$19 million (2.24 billion yen)*
Employees: Approx. 380 (planned for 2017)
Site area: 100,000 m²
Total floor area: 9,600 m²
Business description: Manufacturing magnetos and oil coolers, etc.
* Exchange rate used is 118 yen to the US dollar.

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Profile of DENSO Cambodia:
Name: DENSO Cambodia Co., Ltd.
Location: Cambodia Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (approx. 20 min. by car from Phnom Penh International Airport)
President: Yasuhiro Iida (concurrently serves as President of DENSO Thailand Co., Ltd.)
Establishment: January 2013
Capital: US$19.37 million (2.28 billion yen)*
Ownership: DENSO INTERNATIONAL ASIA PTE. LTD (100%)
Sales: Approx. US$3.3 million (389 million yen) (2014)*
Employees: Approx. 80 (as of January 2015)
Business description: Manufacturing sensors for magnetos, etc.
* Exchange rate used is 118 yen to the US dollar.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

Honolulu, HI, February 19, 2015 – The Energy Excelerator, a startup accelerator program that provides funding and strategic relationships to help young companies solve the world’s energy and transportation challenges, is partnering with global automotive supplier DENSO in an effort to further accelerate the commercialization of innovative energy-related technologies. This partnership aligns with the Energy Excelerator’s 2015 cohort of companies – 16 companies with innovative energy solutions selected from a pool of over 300 applicants – and also supports DENSO’s 2020 goal to significantly improve vehicle fuel efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and to also reduce the world’s overall energy consumption.

“The Energy Excelerator is unique because it enables startup companies that can help solve tomorrow’s energy and transportation challenges vet their technologies in a real-world test bed through this program,” said Tony Cannestra, director of Corporate Ventures at DENSO International America. “In addition to DENSO’s extensive internal R&D efforts, DENSO is also very committed to fostering and supporting external innovation in key areas such as transportation and energy efficiency.”

As a corporate sponsor, DENSO will work with the Energy Excelerator in three key ways:

1. Hold a position on the Energy Excelerator’s Strategic Advisory Board where DENSO will help identify challenges within the energy-transportation nexus. Those challenges will guide the selection of startups Energy Excelerator chooses for the 2016 cohort.
2. Get a first look at, and provide valuable feedback on, the newest innovations in transportation and energy that enter the Energy Excelerator’s pipeline of startups.
3. Have the opportunity to be a project partner for proposed demonstration projects with Energy Excelerator’s cohort companies.

“We are excited to partner with DENSO to address energy- and transportation-related challenges in innovative ways. Two sectors DENSO is heavily involved in, transportation and energy storage, are well represented in our 2015 cohort,” said Dawn Lippert, director of the Energy Excelerator. “In addition to aligning with our mission, DENSO can also bring tremendous value to our companies in helping scale their solutions to the rest of the world.”

DENSO’s partnership will help expand the Energy Excelerator’s program, as well as further accelerate the commercialization of innovative energy-related technologies. DENSO joins the Office of Naval Research, the U.S Department of Energy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and Hawaiian Electric Industries as strategic advisors of the Energy Excelerator. In addition, DENSO also is sponsoring Energy Excelerator partners, ProspectSV, a Silicon Valley-based commercialization center for emerging technology companies, and Cleantech Open, the world’s largest cleantech accelerator.

DENSO’s Silicon Valley office actively works with startup companies, and through this partnership with the Energy Excelerator expects to gain access to new technologies in the areas of electric vehicles, transportation, batteries, and energy storage while also expanding DENSO’s overall presence and visibility within entrepreneurial networks.

In 2008, the State of Hawaii committed to 70 percent reduced oil use in transportation by 2030. This aggressive goal is now the focus of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, the state-federal partnership to decrease Hawaii’s dependence on imported oil. The Energy Excelerator is working with the State of Hawaii to achieve its aggressive goals by introducing new solutions to Hawaii, providing funding and facilitating the partnerships needed to demonstrate these technologies, and helping these companies scale their customer base.

About the Energy Excelerator
The Energy Excelerator is a startup program dedicated to helping solve the world’s energy challenges, starting in Hawaii. We help innovative companies succeed in Hawaii and the Asia Pacific with funding, strategic relationships, and a vibrant ecosystem. Our program is primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Office of Naval Research and operates as a project of the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR).

Website: energyexcelerator.com
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About DENSO
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

Currently in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Alabama and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. today announced that it plans to voluntarily adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The first document to use IFRS, in place of Japanese accounting standards, will be the consolidated financial statements in DENSO’s Annual Securities report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

DENSO chose to adopt the IFRS as a global standard to accelerate speedy management by unification of accounting standards in group companies, and to enable stakeholders to more conveniently compare the financial information of DENSO and other companies in capital market.

Japanese accounting standards will continue to be applied to the summary of consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, as well as the consolidated financial statements constructed in accordance with the Companies Act of Japan for the same period.

Tentative schedule for shift to disclosure based on IFRS

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

(Notes)
The above forecasts are created based on the information obtained by the date of this announcement and the actual results may differ due to various causes in the future. U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the rate of 109.45 yen = US$1, the approximate exchange rate prevailing in the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on September 30, 2014. Billion is used in the American sense of one thousand million.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. today announced plans to elect Koji Arima as new president and CEO after the annual shareholders meeting in June. Current President and CEO Nobuaki Katoh will be promoted to chairman.

“I am both honored and determined to lead DENSO to further success as we continue to focus on developing world-first technologies, innovations in manufacturing, and true globalization,” Arima said. “I am dedicated to meeting the needs of our current and future customers, as well as fostering a sense of community and collaboration among DENSO’s 140,000 global employees.”

Arima joined DENSO in 1981, after earning a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan. He currently serves as senior executive director of DENSO’s Manufacturing Innovation Center.

Before assuming leadership of the Manufacturing Innovation Center, Arima’s assignments included serving as president of DENSO Manufacturing Italia and as executive director of DENSO’s Engine Electrical Systems Business Unit. Additional overseas experience included a stint at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee in Maryville, Tennessee.

Katoh has served as DENSO’s president and CEO since June 2008. Katoh led DENSO through the economic recession that followed the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and the instability caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, focusing on sustainable growth and increasing localization.

“It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as DENSO’s president for the past seven years,” said Katoh. “Arima has the qualities DENSO needs to stay competitive in the rapidly changing global business environment—a clear vision for the future, strong leadership and global experience, and broad business perspective.”

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam presented DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee with the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health, the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award at a news conference today at DENSO’s Athens, Tennessee facility.

“On behalf of our employees, I’m very proud to accept this award today,” said Ike Yamashita, president of DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee. “At DENSO, our policy is Safety and Quality First, and this award recognizes our excellent workforce and continuous commitment to safety.”

The Volunteer STAR is a nationally recognized program patterned after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and recognizes the best of the best in the area of safety and health programming and performance. There are currently 40 Volunteer STAR sites in Tennessee.

DMAT has approximately 1,450 employees in manufacturing of automotive components, such as oxygen sensors, spark plugs, ignition coils, monolithic carriers, fuel injectors, air flow meters and fuel rails for the automotive industry. This is the site’s third time to receive the Volunteer STAR award.

About the Volunteer STAR Program and the VPP
The standard for participation in the STAR program is the confirmation of a company’s safety and health program, which helps reduce accidents and injuries. The program also allows employers to be removed from programmed compliance inspection lists for a period of three years. The VPP is designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management. In the VPP, management, labor and Tennessee OSHA establish a cooperative relationship at a workplace that has implemented a strong program.

For more information on the Volunteer STAR award program, the VPP and other award programs, please visit the Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.

About DENSO
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO is exhibiting at the 2015 North American International Auto Show for the 11th consecutive year, held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Jan. 12-25. As a premier sponsor, DENSO is showcasing products and technologies in the areas of environment and safety.

Safety:
DENSO will exhibit cutting edge vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technologies, with a simulator that allows consumers to experience the safety and convenience benefits of this revolutionary technology. This experience will also show how consumers’ vehicles will communicate with personal mobile devices, like smartphones, to prevent pedestrian accidents in the future. In addition, DENSO will feature an autonomous drive display where consumers can see how active safety and HMI technologies will help realize an autonomous drive society.

Environment:
DENSO will also display its newly developed standardized Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit, which is smaller and more efficient than previous generations. It’s the world’s first standardized HVAC component that can be used in a wide variety of vehicles, which will allow carmakers to realize a cost savings. DENSO’s will feature its Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV) technologies.

Smart City:
DENSO will also show its vision for “smart cities” of the future, and how we can apply our expertise beyond the automotive industry. Through a Smart City miniature diorama, we’ll bring a future city to life via looping projection-mapped animation. The display will show consumers how vehicles, infrastructure and homes become connected and more energy efficient.

Questions & Interview Scheduling:
If you would like to schedule an interview with DENSO executives, please contact Bridgette LaRose at 586-703-3322 or bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com or Michelle Remer at 989-280-6960 or michelle_remer@denso-diam.com.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO’s newly standardized Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit has been selected as a finalist for the 2015 Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence (PACE) Award. DENSO’s world-first HVAC unit can be used in a wide variety of vehicle lines and models resulting in a cost-saving for car makers.

“The challenge was big, but our latest HVAC system is one of our smallest ever,” said Jason Hendry, director of Climate Control at DENSO International America, Inc. “Our products are designed with ease of assembly – they contain fewer parts and have features that are easier to grasp, move, orient and insert.”

Traditionally, HVAC units are designed and tailored to each vehicle model; however, this new unit is unique in that it eliminates the need for multiple designs. Small changes in the case width of the HVAC module allow car makers to use it throughout various models and segments. The newly standardized unit reduces CO2 emissions through improved vehicle efficiency from the overall reduction in size, mass and electrical power consumption.

In 2014, DENSO began mass production of the HVAC unit began in Japan and production in North America is planned to begin in 2015 – other global regions will follow from 2016 to 2018.

DENSO received the Automotive News PACE Award in 2004 for the Very High-Pressure Solenoid Fuel Injection System. PACE Award winners will be announced on April 20, 2015 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global auto supplier DENSO will exhibit at the upcoming 2015 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, showcasing innovative solutions that will make life safer, greener and easier. DENSO will be exhibiting in the main show at Tech East at the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC); North Hall, Booth #302.

DENSO will demonstrate technologies and concepts that can help people safely connect when they are in the car. Some of those technologies, along with V2X (vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure) technology will be demonstrated on two vehicles inside DENSO’s exhibit.

DENSO also is applying its automotive technology expertise to other products that can provide a better quality of life for people around the world, such as ProFarm Agricultural System, which is used in greenhouses to improve growing conditions for fresh vegetables and fruit, and a Health Monitoring System, which collects medical and health-related information and checks and monitors the user’s physical condition.

Also featured in DENSO’s exhibit is a Smart City installation, a miniature diorama of an intelligent future city brought to life via looping projection-mapped animation.

This is the second time DENSO has exhibited at CES. DENSO joins more than 3,500 exhibitors, including nine automotive manufacturers, at the 2015 International CES, Jan. 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, Alabama and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – To meet increasing sales in North America, global automotive supplier DENSO will open a new shipping warehouse in Nashville, Tennessee. The company will invest approximately $6.7 million to open a 165,000 square-foot warehouse, which will result in the creation of about 20 new jobs. DENSO’s new location, DENSO Logistics Nashville Tennessee (DLNT), is scheduled to open in April 2015.

“This new warehouse enables us to expand our capabilities to satisfy our customers and also support continued sales growth,” said Britt Autry, vice president of the North American Production Promotion Center at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee in Maryville.

Warehouse Expansion in Michigan:
Along with the Nashville expansion, DENSO also recently invested approximately $1.6 million to expand its DENSO Logistics Michigan (DLMI) warehouse, located in Belleville, Michigan. The investment represents the addition of 40,902 square feet and 10 new jobs. DLMI opened its doors in 2007 to coordinate the distribution of products from various countries, like Japan, Spain, Hungary and Thailand, to a wide range of DENSO’s North American customers. With the addition of DLNT, DENSO will have six warehouses in North America.

The Michigan and Tennessee warehouse news is part of DENSO’s expansion plan to invest nearly $1 billion in North America – more than $750 million in the United States – to strengthen and expand its product development and manufacturing capabilities across the region.

Interested in Applying for a Job:
To apply for a position at DENSO’s new Nashville, Tennessee location, or any other location in North America, please visit www.densocorp-na.com/careers/working-at-denso.

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About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO is joining technology leaders worldwide at the SAE 2014 Convergence, to address evolving electronics technology. SAE Convergence is held Oct. 21-22, 2014 at COBO Center in Detroit, Michigan.

Panel Session: A Secure Personal Mobility Experience
Roger Berg, vice president of North America Research and Development at DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM), is participating in a panel discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Grand Ballroom B, located on Level 2. The focus will be on automotive systems becoming more-interconnected and how critical it is for safety and cyber-security to be assured.

SAE Convergence Sponsor
DENSO also is the SAE 2014 Convergence lanyard sponsor.

Earlier this year, DENSO expanded its Silicon Valley, California office to further support advanced research and development activities in multiple areas of technological innovation, such as mobile security. As part of its substantial innovation efforts, DENSO created a dedicated team in the Silicon Valley office that will aggressively pursue investments into entrepreneurs and startup companies; Berg helps lead these activities in Silicon Valley.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. today announced that it has decided to end production at DENSO Automotive Systems Australia in line with the withdrawal of its customers’ from auto production in Australia. DENSO will determine when production will end based on its customers’ schedules.

DENSO started operations in Australia in 1972 and has manufactured several automotive products, including climate control units and radiators, for local customers. In line with the decisions made by its customers to withdraw from the auto production in Australia, DENSO has decided to end its local production. The company will continue with its aftermarket business and services.

DENSO will provide the maximum support necessary, including transitional support and job placement assistance to employees affected by this decision.

“Due to our customers’ decisions to end production, we had no choice but to make this very difficult decision,” said Nobuaki Katoh, president and CEO of DENSO Corporation. “I would like to express my deepest appreciation to our employees and the local community for their support of DENSO in Australia for the past 42 years.”

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About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A select group of companies will be the founding partners in the University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center (MTC), a major public-private R&D initiative that aims to revolutionize the movement of people and goods in society the university announced Friday.

Spanning such sectors as auto manufacturing, suppliers, ITS, insurance, telecommunications, data management, and mobility services (see list below), the MTC’s Leadership Circle will join with government and academic partners to lay the foundations for a commercially viable system of connected and automated vehicles.

Plans call for implementing a working system in Ann Arbor by 2021.

“We are on the threshold of a transformation in mobility that the world hasn’t seen since the introduction of the automobile a century ago,” said Dr. Peter Sweatman, director of the MTC. “Only by bringing together partners from these sectors as well as from government will we be able to address the full complexity of the challenges ahead as we all work to realize the opportunities presented by this emerging technology. I am thrilled with the diversity and global reach of the new ecosystem of companies and agencies we have created. Our Founding Leadership Circle provides a unique nucleus for collaboration, deployment, and rapid learning in connected and automated mobility.”

Connected vehicles, commonly known as V2V, have been tested extensively by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) in the USDOT’s Safety Pilot Model Deployment in Ann Arbor. The results have been used to support the recent Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Connected vehicle technology, including vehicles that can communicate with one another and with the surrounding infrastructure (V2I), has the potential to avoid the majority of serious crashes when extensively deployed.

With the help of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), MTC is building on this two-year deployment of approximately 3,000 vehicles to create a major V2V deployment of 9,000 vehicles in Ann Arbor. The Center is also working with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and industrial partners to provide sufficient V2I infrastructure in SE Michigan to support an unprecedented deployment of 20,000 connected vehicles.

“This is the next big thing for the state that put the world on wheels,” said MDOT Director Kirk T. Steudle. “We are thrilled to join our partners in private industry and the University of Michigan in supporting groundbreaking research to keep our state in the lead in building the safest and most efficient vehicles in the world.”

In addition to their definitive role for safety, connected vehicles will accelerate the deployment of one of the most exciting concepts in transportation today: vehicle automation. To make the most of this convergence, MTC is developing an off-roadway facility for testing connected and automated vehicles.

Occupying 32 acres on U-M’s North Campus Research Complex, the Mobility Transformation Facility (MTF) is a unique off-roadway cityscape with the broad range of complexities that vehicles encounter in urban and suburban environments. Scheduled to be completed this fall, it includes 4 lane-miles of roads with intersections, roadway markings, traffic signs and signals, sidewalks, benches, simulated buildings, streetlights, parked cars, pedestrians and obstacles such as construction barriers. This facility was designed and constructed in partnership with MDOT and is available to Leadership Circle members to work collectively on big system issues as well as on specific technological developments.

With the goal of accelerating progress in the development and implementation of connected and automated technology, Leadership Circle members will work together to identify emerging opportunities as well as the barriers to realizing them, anticipate and help shape key standards and regulations, and help guide the direction of the research.

“The collective potential of our founding Leadership Circle for innovation and constructive public-private engagement is immense,” said Sweatman. “Working together, this new group of partners will provide a voice of reason in this exciting technological landscape, while moving forward with a sense of urgency for accelerated deployment.”

MTC’s research program will draw on a wide range of expertise from the University of Michigan’s schools and colleges.

“We have key strengths in engineering and science, but the challenges ahead are not just technical,” said Sweatman. “We will engage faculty from across campus to address interrelated legal, political, regulatory, social, economic, and urban planning issues.”

Founding members of the Leadership Circle are each committing a total of $1 million over three years to create a vibrant R&D ecosystem, and to support the MTC and its programs. A broader range of companies will engage in the work of the Center as Affiliates.

“With more than 375 public and private automotive R&D centers representing organizations from around the world, extensive manufacturing facilities, and an exceptional pool of talent, Michigan is uniquely positioned to spark the transformation of mobility worldwide,” said Nigel Francis, senior vice president at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Automotive Office. “The MTC is playing a critical role in catalyzing the diverse technologies, talent, and resources from this region and beyond needed to accelerate progress and usher in a new era of mobility.”

The founding members of the MTC Leadership Circle are:

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KARIYA (Japan) – On June 28, 2010, DENSO Corp. received a supplementary tax assessment order from the Nagoya Regional Taxation Bureau, pursuant to the provisions of the Special Taxation Act concerning tax havens. The supplementary income assessment was approximately 11.4 billion yen (US$108.3 million) and the additional tax payment was approximately 1.2 billion yen (US$11.4 million), including the local government taxes, covering DENSO’s Singapore subsidiary for the fiscal years ending March 2008 and 2009. DENSO, dissatisfied with the supplementary tax assessment order, has been filing a complaint with the Nagoya District Court for the rescission of the supplementary tax assessment order. On Sept. 4, DENSO received the judgment for this assessment.

Development of the Case:

• June 28, 2010: DENSO received a supplementary tax assessment order
• Aug. 26, 2010: DENSO filed an objection with the Regional Commissioner
• Nov. 24, 2010: Objection filed by the Company was dismissed by Regional Commissioner
• Dec. 22, 2010: Filing of a petition with the National Tax Tribunal to seek a review
• Aug. 8, 2011: DENSO filed a complaint with the Nagoya District Court
• Sept. 4, 2014: Delivery of the judgment by Nagoya District Court

Contents of the Judgment:
The court ruled the rescission of the supplementary tax assessment order. However, 1 billion yen out of 11.4 billion yen of the rescission amount of income which DENSO claimed was dismissed.

Next Steps:
DENSO believes the ruling by Nagoya District Court recognizes the legitimacy of DENSO’s claim and is the result of a reasonable judgment. However, the court dismissed a part of the rescission amount of income, therefore, DENSO plans to file an appeal to Nagoya High Court about the part which was dismissed by the judgment.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – Global automotive supplier DENSO Corp. will exhibit a variety of technologies at the 2014 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress, held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, from Sept. 7 – Sept. 11. To support DENSO’s vision to have an accident-free and eco-friendly society, DENSO’s exhibit theme is “Technology to keep people safe wherever they drive—Everyday Confidence, Extraordinary Safety.” DENSO will showcase its technologies on Belle Isle in Detroit and on highway I-75 alongside the congress.

DENSO will exhibit systems that are achieved through a combination of sensing and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technologies, as well as products for these systems, to offer “Everyday Confidence, Extraordinary Safety” to all people, including drivers.

An advanced driving support system, which offers the driver information without distractions and cyber security technologies, such as eliminating outside disturbances, will be showcased. Also, an in-vehicle electronic system will exhibit an in-vehicle platform from a vehicle’s perspective.

In addition, DENSO is participating in a technology showcase as part of ITS World Congress, with three live vehicle demonstrations involving “talking car,” or vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology.

The first demonstration, located on Belle Isle, shows how two vehicles seamlessly communicate using both dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) and 4G LTE communications. In the second demonstration, also located on Belle Isle, DENSO will showcase automated driving using the same device that enables “talking car,” or V2V communications. Located on highway I-75, the third demonstration will show how two tractor-trailers can travel in tandem just 36-feet apart, equipped with Peloton’s truck platooning systems, DENSO’s DSRC radios and Meritor WABCO’s safety system.

DENSO has been working to develop technologies and products to help achieve a society free of traffic accidents and will remain committed to help build a safe automotive society for all people around the world, including drivers and pedestrians.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation has acquired 34 percent stake of Hefei Dyne Auto Air Conditioner Co., Ltd., a compressor manufacturer in China, to help grow automotive aftermarket compressor business globally. DENSO completed the transaction on June 24, 2014.

Hefei Dyne manufactures a wide variety of high quality and cost-competitive aftermarket compressors sold in North America, Europe, Central and South America and Asia. With the acquisition, DENSO’s aftermarket compressors will be manufactured by Hefei Dyne and sold through DENSO’s global aftermarket business network. In addition, DENSO will provide engineering support to Hefei Dyne to promote the quality of compressors.

DENSO supplies car air-conditioners, including compressors, to carmakers worldwide. With this new investment, the company now expands the product lineup of aftermarket compressors and enhances aftermarket automotive air-conditioner business.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – On August 20, 2014 (Canada Eastern Standard Time), DENSO Corporation was ordered to pay a fine of CA$2.45 million (approximately 0.2 billion yen) by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for violation of the Canadian Competition Act in connection with sales in Canada of certain body electronic control units [body ECUs] for motor vehicles.

DENSO has been fully cooperating with the Canadian Competition Bureau’s investigation and also negotiated for the plea agreement. As a result, the plea agreement was concluded and the above fine was ordered.

The payment will be recorded as an extraordinary loss in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

It is DENSO’s policy to comply with all applicable competition laws. DENSO group companies have taken various measures, including implementing more stringent compliance rules, more enhanced compliance training and more meticulous compliance monitoring, so as to further ensure that employees comply with all applicable competition laws.

DENSO is committed to compliance with all applicable competition laws around the world.

*Editors’ note: Body ECUs are in-vehicle computers that control the power supply to certain electrical components and systems, such as smart key systems, mirrors, lighting, and security systems.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

KARIYA (Japan) – The National Development and Reform Commission (the NDRC) of China announced today that it decided to impose monetary sanctions on certain automotive suppliers for violation of China’s Anti-Monopoly Law in connection with sales of certain automotive components.

The NDRC’s announcement includes monetary sanction of 150.56 million yuan (approximately 2.5 billion yen) on DENSO Corporation.

The NDRC investigation involved certain automotive suppliers, including DENSO Corporation, and the company has fully cooperated with the authority.

The payment will be recorded as an extraordinary loss in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. It will have no material effect on the company’s financial statements.

It is DENSO’s policy to comply with all applicable antimonopoly laws. DENSO group companies have taken various measures, including implementing more stringent compliance rules, more enhanced compliance training and more meticulous compliance monitoring, so as to further ensure that employees comply with all applicable antimonopoly laws. DENSO is committed to compliance with all applicable antimonopoly laws around the world.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corp. began testing advanced driving support technology on a public road in Aichi Prefecture, Japan this past June. DENSO is testing automated driving scenarios in a single lane and testing automatic lane changes, as well as other driving maneuvers. DENSO’s goal is to develop technologies that reduce driver workload and assist in safe driving.

Previously, DENSO tested this technology on its test course in Japan. DENSO’s goal with public road testing is to identify, analyze, and solve real-life problems that do not occur on the test course.

DENSO is conducting these field tests as part of the activities led by the Vehicle Safety Technology Project Team to reduce traffic accidents. The Project Team is organized by the Aichi Prefectural Government and involves companies and organizations operating in the prefecture.

DENSO has been developing its advanced driving assistance technology to achieve safer and more reliable driving while the driver remains in control of the vehicle. Development and commercialization of this technology will help prevent traffic accidents and contribute to increasing safety of our automotive society.

About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation and DENSO International Asia Co. Ltd. (DIAT), a DENSO group company in Thailand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in February 2014, with Thai Intelligent Transport System (ITS). This collaboration launched in March 2014 and will continue until March 2015. Its goal is to ease traffic congestion through the use of Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2X) communications.

In large cities like Bangkok, the number of vehicles has increased dramatically, which has also resulted in an increase in traffic congestion and accidents. There have been growing expectations for the use of V2X communications among governments and car users to help alleviate traffic congestion and prevent accidents within Thailand.

DENSO Corporation, DIAT and Thai ITS will collaborate their research efforts to gather wireless data on urban streets, as well as evaluate and analyze information systems that are commercialized in Japan to determine its adaptability to the traffic conditions of Thailand. The results of the project will be used in formulating future ITS policies in Thailand.

DENSO began developing wireless communication devices in 2003, which are the main components of V2X communications. Performance of V2X has been tested using vehicles on simulated urban streets. DENSO has supplied in-vehicle units, which represent the development results of joint demonstration experiments, by automakers and governmental organizations in Japan, the U.S. and Europe. DENSO remains committed to introducing V2X communications, helping to reduce CO2 emissions, reducing traffic congestion and minimizing traffic accidents.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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MARYVILLE, Tenn. – As a 25th anniversary gift to its employees and family members and to confirm a commitment to their health and well-being, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. will build an on-site healthcare clinic and pharmacy opening in April 2015. Construction begins in August on an 8,000 square-foot facility that will offer convenience, more affordability for both associates and the company and more one-on-one time between patient and medical professionals. The company purchased land on Robert C. Jackson Drive adjacent to its on-campus softball field for the new clinic complex.

“I want to express to our employees and their families our gratitude for their hard work and support in so many ways,” said Jack Helmboldt, president and CEO of DENSO’s Maryville facilities, as well as executive director of DENSO Corporation.

“We wanted to bring them an easy-access alternative for quality healthcare and prescription medicines,” explained Helmboldt. “Next year’s 25th anniversary is the perfect time to reaffirm our commitment to those who helped us reach this anniversary.”

Take Care Health Systems, a nationwide vendor providing healthcare services to many corporations — among them Toyota, Michelin, and BMW — will operate and staff the on-site clinic, which will offer such health services as urgent care “walk-in” treatment, medical exams and immunizations, and a full-service pharmacy. Initial staff will include a physician, nurse practitioner, and nursing staff in addition to a pharmacist and pharmacy technician.

The clinic and pharmacy will be called the DENSO Family Health Center. After the center’s grand opening, employees and eligible family members can expect both weekday appointments and walk-in availability. Key benefits include the following:
– Health and wellness screenings
– Medical exams and lab work
– Chronic condition management, especially helpful for those with diabetes, hypertension, or other common health issues
– Acute care
– Drive-through pharmacy

Blount Memorial Hospital’s nursing staff will continue to be available in each of DENSO’s four manufacturing plants at designated nurses’ stations. DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee will become the first DENSO affiliate in North America to offer a combined health clinic and full-service pharmacy as an alternative choice for healthcare needs.

A leading supplier of advanced technology to the automotive industry, DENSO is one of Blount County’s largest employers. Established in 1988, DENSO’s Maryville operation produces starters, alternators, instrument clusters, a wide range of electronic components and an inverter for hybrid vehicles.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – DENSO Corp., today announced that DENSO MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. (DNMX) will expand its plant in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to increase production of transmission components for its North American customers. The expansion represents an investment of $53.8 million, which will add 88,260 square feet (8,200 square meters) of space and 500 jobs by 2018. The plant will begin production in December 2015.

In addition, HAMANAKODENSO Co., Ltd., a DENSO Group Company, established a new facility in Salinas Victoria City, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to produce solenoids for engine and airflow control units for its North and South American customers. The new facility, HAMADEN MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. (HDMX), represents an investment of $35.8 million and will employ about 340 people when full production is underway in 2018. Construction is scheduled to begin in January, with production starting up in stages from around August 2016. HDMX is the third overseas establishment of HAMANAKODENSO, which also has facilities in Indonesia and Vietnam.

This investment is part of DENSO’s expansion plan to invest nearly $1 billion in North America – more than $750 million in the United States – to strengthen and expand its product development and manufacturing capabilities across the region.

DENSO opened its Apodaca Plant in 1996, which manufactures instrument clusters, air conditioning control panels and variable cam timing (VCT) systems. In addition to the Apodaca Plant, DNMX also has plants in Guadalupe City, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and Silao City, Guanajuato, Mexico that manufacture sensors, car air conditioners and radiators.

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Outline of Apodaca Plant expansion

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About DENSO Corporation:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

About DENSO in North America:
DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 33 consolidated companies and affiliates throughout North America. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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Southfield, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO cuts the ribbon on its latest North American investment—a warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama on Thursday, June 26. DENSO Manufacturing Michigan—Alabama Plant (DMMI-AL), which represents a $2.2 million investment, is part of DENSO’s expansion plan to invest nearly $1 billion in North America in a four year period.

“Since announcing our Alabama expansion plans in October, we have worked closely with the Montgomery community to revitalize the Smothers Road building into a world-class DENSO facility,” said Mike Bowman, DMMI-AL plant director. “Montgomery has been a great partner, and we are thrilled to have hired 30 people on the way to our goal of 45 new DENSO jobs here in Alabama.”

DMMI-AL is a 103,000 square-foot facility that will support the warehousing and shipping of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units and other parts for DENSO’s North American customers. The $2.2 million investment included new equipment, personal property, setup and training.

“Today is certainly an exciting day for Montgomery as we celebrate our new partnership with DENSO,” said Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board of Directors Leslie L. Sanders. “This new chapter not only signifies more jobs and expanding industry, it also demonstrates once again that world-class companies such as DENSO see Montgomery as a place they want to do business.”

This investment is part of DENSO’s expansion plan to invest nearly $1 billion in North America – more than $750 million in the United States – to strengthen and expand its product development and manufacturing capabilities across the region.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas and Alabama. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO has acquired 72.1 percent of EASE Simulation, Inc., to help accelerate research and development of its vehicle diagnostic and telematics business in North America. DENSO International America, Inc., completed the transition of ownership of the Pennsylvania-based vehicle diagnostics and telematics company on June 4. The company founder, Stephen Golenski will continue to serve as president.

“Historically, DENSO’s focus has primarily been on products; however, we understand the Aftermarket and OES industry trend is moving toward providing more services,” said Richard Shiozaki, senior vice president, DENSO Products and Services Americas. “This transaction will help us speed up the development of our services through vehicle diagnostics and telematics. Partnering with EASE will help DENSO develop and provide cloud-based diagnostics and telematics services to more than 90 percent of the U.S. light-vehicle fleet.”

This acquisition is part of DENSO’s long-term plan to expand the scope of its Original Equipment Service (OES), Aftermarket and non-automotive business. In April 2013, DENSO reorganized its OES and Aftermarket business operations in the U.S. and re-named the company DENSO Products and Services, Americas, Inc.

“The combination of DENSO’s global reach and EASE Simulation’s cutting edge vehicle diagnostic and telematics products is sure to lead to success and market expansion for both companies,” said Stephen Golenski, president, chief operating officer and founder of EASE. “We’re excited to partner with DENSO and look forward to becoming part of the extended family.”

This investment news is part of DENSO’s expansion plan to invest nearly $1 billion and create more than 2,000 jobs in North America from 2012 – 2016. DENSO is committed to supporting and investing in new advanced technologies that will become the foundation of the next generation automobile.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at www.densomediacenter.com.

About DENSO in North America:
Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA (Japan) – Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation has developed a new electronic fuel injection system for small motorcycles called DIET-FI*. DIET-FI is the world’s first fuel injection system that doesn’t use a throttle position sensor or engine temperature sensor. Instead, it uses newly developed control technologies that ensure the same fuel economy and environmental performance as conventional fuel injection systems, thus cutting costs.
*DIET-FI (DENSO Intelligent Economical Technology-Fuel Injection)

Usually, fuel injection systems are only used in motorcycles, but in recent years there has been a growing need to apply these systems to smaller motorized bikes up to the size of 150cc that are used in emerging markets, like China.

DENSO researched this trend and identified a low-cost fuel injection system that delivers similar fuel economy and environmental performance as conventional systems but with fewer components.

DENSO’s DIET-FI has five fewer components than conventional systems. Through extensive research, DENSO developed control technologies that were able to eliminate the throttle position sensor, intake air temperature sensor, engine temperature sensor and ISC idle speed control step motor. Specific compensation technologies include a temperature estimation control that integrates a thermistor into an electronic control unit and a fuel metering control to determine acceleration/deceleration using an intake air pipe pressure sensor.

DIET-FI is currently manufactured by Gongcheng DENSO (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., a group company that manufactures motorcycle components and supplied to Wuyang-Honda Motors (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.

DENSO is committed to developing environmental technologies that help improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, as well as develop products suited to the regional’s needs.

[Reference: Overview of FI systems (electronic fuel injection systems)]
FI systems for motorcycles consist of sensors, actuators, and ECUs to ensure high-precision control of the air-fuel ratio. The optimal fuel injection volume is calculated based on the air volume, engine condition, etc., which are detected by sensors. The fuel from the fuel pump is fed into the engine by injectors with high precision.
The widespread application of FI systems to small motorcycles will require smaller components, simpler systems, fewer components, and lower cost compared with four-wheelers and large motorcycles.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SILAO, Guanajuato, Mexico – Global automotive supplier DENSO celebrates the grand opening of its newest plant in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. This facility, which is the third plant for DENSO Mexico S.A. de C.V. (DNMX) and part of DENSO’s growing North American regional presence, will employ more than 850 people and represents an overall investment of nearly US$108.4 million.

“We’re excited about this facility and the new opportunities that go along with the expansion,” said Hikaru Sugi, president and CEO of DENSO International America. “DENSO has been in Mexico since 1994, when we opened our Apodaca City facility. With the newest development, we’re able to manufacture and supply products in close proximity to our customers in this region.”

This 56,200-square meter facility will produce alternators, radiators and washer systems, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning units. Currently, DNMX produces instrument clusters, climate control panels and engine control components, such as variable cam timing and oil control valves, at the other two facilities in Nuevo Leon state.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO is expanding its Silicon Valley, California office to further support and promote startup companies and advanced research and development activities in multiple areas of technological innovation. DENSO plans to grow its “think tank” steadily over the next three years. Key focus areas will be cyber security, big data and autonomous driving. DENSO currently is targeting to hire researchers and developers with advanced degrees in software and systems engineering.

“Our intention is to leverage the creative talent in Silicon Valley to quickly bring new technologies to the automotive industry. To do that, we need some of our advanced R&D facilities to be located where the expertise lies,” said Roger Berg, vice president of North American Research and Development for DENSO International America’s Silicon Valley office. “The accelerated pace of technology development means taking a different approach to innovation rather than the traditional process of making incremental improvements to existing products. The idea of “think big, execute quickly and readily adapt” will help lead us to rapid innovations for our customers.”

Also, as part of its substantial innovation efforts, DENSO has created a dedicated team in the Silicon Valley office that will aggressively pursue investments into entrepreneurs and startup companies. Not only will DENSO be investing in automotive technologies, but also startups pursuing unique solutions in key non-automotive sectors, such as health and medical, security, power storage, electric mobility, sensors and biotechnology.

“Over the next 20 years, the nature of the automobile will undergo a revolutionary change. DENSO is committed to supporting, and investing in new advanced technologies that will become the foundation of the next generation automobile,” said Tony Cannestra, Director of Innovation for DENSO International America’s Silicon Valley office. “We believe that many of those technologies will be created in startup companies by innovative entrepreneurs focused on bringing advancements to the market quickly, and DENSO intends to support those startups through investment and strategic partnerships.”

DENSO first opened its Silicon Valley office in 2011, with the dual intention of strengthening and growing its core automotive business and to also discover and promote unique non-automotive technologies the company can deploy to expand its business into new markets.

This investment news is part of DENSO’s expansion plan to invest nearly $1 billion and create more than 2,000 jobs in North America from 2012 – 2016.

About DENSO:
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO is pleased to announce changes to its North American executive management team. These changes support DENSO’s expansion and growth in the North American region.

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Mike Brackett, senior vice president of Corporate Services at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee has assumed the roles of vice president of North American Corporate Planning and vice president of North American Human Resources at DENSO International America, Inc. In these roles, Brackett will be working at both DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee in Maryville, Tennessee, and DENSO International America, in Southfield. He is responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of North American business operations, as well as establishing the direction for human resources within the region.

Dave Grimmer, vice president of DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., also will now serve as a lead for North American Production and Promotions Center at DENSO International America, Inc. in Southfield. Grimmer will manage North American core projects and support plants in order to strengthen DENSO’s manufacturing foundation.

Steve Milam was appointed president of DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc., and vice president of Business Planning and Accounting for DENSO’s Thermal Americas Center. In this dual role, Milam will seek to achieve extreme efficiency at DENSO Manufacturing Canada through implementation of lean principles.

DENSO International America, Inc.
Roger Berg has assumed additional responsibility as vice president of North American Research and Development at DENSO International America’s Silicon Valley, California office. Complementing work being done at its North America Research and Development center in Vista, California, he will now also lead the development of new product ideas for non-automotive, aftermarket, light vehicle and heavy duty business. Previously, Berg served as vice president of Wireless Technologies.

Tom Esser was promoted to vice president of Ford Global Sales at DENSO International America. Located in Southfield, he is responsible for overseeing global sales and marketing activities, including sales expansion and management of the group. Previously, Esser served as director of Ford Global Sales.

Dr. Gary Horvat has joined DENSO International America, Inc., in Southfield, as vice president of Powertrain and Electrical Hardware and Systems. In this role, he is responsible for the design, development and application of powertrain products for North American automotive customers.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – DENSO Air Systems Michigan Inc. (ASMI) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a picnic and plant tours for its employees and their families on Saturday, May 17, at their Fort Custer campus.

ASMI, formerly Koyo Corporation, was established in Battle Creek in March 1987 as a material warehouse. The company began production in June of 1989 with just 30 employees. Today, ASMI employs nearly 400 people from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and surrounding communities. The campus includes 113,000 square feet of manufacturing and administrative floor space on 13.25 acres. ASMI became part of the DENSO group in 2009 and is now the North American headquarters for DENSO Air Systems, supporting facilities in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Frontera,Coahuila, Mexico.

ASMI produces automotive air conditioning and heating aluminum tubes. With a broad customer base, the company supplies to all major OEMs, including Toyota, Honda, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai and Subaru. ASMI has earned numerous awards for quality, service and environmental activities.

Over the last 25 years, ASMI has supported various local agencies and institutions through corporate giving and volunteerism, including the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, March of Dimes, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, Adopt a Family, the American Legion and the American Red Cross.

“We are so proud to be celebrating this milestone with our employees and their families this weekend,” said Kevin Carson, executive vice president. “It’s our employees who continue to drive this company forward: growing our capabilities, aiding our community and supporting our goal to be a leading supplier of piping for the automotive industry.”

About DENSO Air Systems Michigan, Inc.
DENSO Air Systems Corporation, headquartered in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, produces hoses and pipes for automotive air-conditioning systems. DENSO Air Systems Corporation employs approximately 4,000 people globally. With locations in Michigan, Kentucky and Mexico, the company employs approximately 1,455 employees in North America. DENSO Air Systems Michigan Inc., was founded in 1987 as Koyo Corporation and later became ASMI in 2009.

About DENSO Corporation
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – DENSO Air Systems Michigan, Inc. (ASMI) announced today the retirement of the company’s president, Jerry McGuire on April 30. As part of the leadership transition, Kazunori Kobayashi has been appointed president, and Kevin Carson has been appointed to senior vice president, responsible for the facility’s overall daily operations at both ASMI and DENSO Air Systems Kentucky (ASKY).

“We are grateful for the strong leadership of Jerry McGuire over the last 28 years,” said DENSO Thermal Group CEO Shingo Kuwamura. “He has played a critical role in the growth of DENSO in North America, having served in various leadership roles in Michigan and Arkansas. On behalf of everyone at DENSO, I wish to express our deep appreciation for Jerry’s contributions to our company’s success.”

McGuire began his career with DENSO in 1986, at DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (DMMI), and held several management roles in Facilities, Maintenance, Machine Design, Tool & Die and Radiator Manufacturing. His last role at DMMI was as vice president of Production Control and Plant Engineering, before being appointed president of DENSO Manufacturing Arkansas (DMAR) when that company was founded in 2003. He served as president of DMAR until 2010, when he was appointed president of ASMI.

“I’m grateful to DENSO for the many opportunities, challenges and the trust that have been afforded to me. These positive feelings and the wonderful memories will remain with me forever,” said McGuire. “While it’s hard to say good-bye, I am confident in the capabilities of Kazunori Kobayashi, Kevin Carson and the whole ASMI team to continue advancing our company’s mission to lead in the competitiveness of our products.”

About DENSO Air Systems Michigan, Inc.
DENSO Air Systems Corporation, headquartered in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, produces hoses and pipes for automotive air-conditioning systems. DENSO Air Systems Corporation employs approximately 4,000 people globally. With locations in Michigan, Kentucky and Mexico, the company employs approximately 1,455 employees in North America. DENSO Air Systems Michigan Inc., was founded in 1987 as Koyo Corporation and later became ASMI in 2009.

About DENSO Corporation
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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KARIYA, Japan— DENSO Corporation today announced its global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014:

– Consolidated net sales totaled 4,095.9 billion yen (US$39.8 billion), a 14.4 percent increase from the previous year.
– Consolidated operating income totaled 377.7 billion yen (US$3.7 billion), a 44.0 percent increase from the previous year.
– Consolidated net income totaled 287.4 billion yen (US$2.8 billion), a 58.2 percent increase from the previous year.

”The sales and operating income increased due to an increase in car production mainly in developed countries, in addition to the impact of the weak yen,” said Nobuaki Katoh, president and CEO of DENSO Corporation.

In Japan, the increase in car production and the impact of the weak yen led to an increase in sales to 2,717.6 billion yen (US$26.4 billion), an 10.3 percent increase from the previous year. Also, despite an increase mainly in R&D expenses, increase in production volume and the currency exchange gain, in addition to the cost reduction effort, led to an operating income of 283.3 billion yen (US$2.8 billion), a 66.0 percent increase from the previous year.

In North America, an increase in car production and the impact of the weak yen led to an increase in sales to 816.6 billion yen (US$7.9 billion), a 28.5 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating income totaled 14.7 billion yen (US$142.4 million), a 9.1 percent increase from the previous year.

In Europe, the gradual recovery from the economic slump and the effect of the weak yen led to an increase in sales to 498.9 billion yen (US$4.8 billion), a 34.0 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating income totaled 12.4 billion yen (US$120.1 million), a 216.1 percent increase from the previous year.

In Asia and Oceania, the increase in car production mainly in China and the effect of the weak yen resulted in a sales increase to 943.1 billion yen (US$9.2 billion), a 18.8 percent increase from the previous year. Increase in labor costs and the expenditure on the establishment of plants and technical centers for future competitiveness led to an operating income of 71.2 billion yen (US$692.1 million), a 3.3 percent decrease from the previous year.

In other areas, mainly the South American region, including countries such as Brazil and Argentina, sales totaled 74.3 billion yen (US$722.4 million), a 16.3 percent increase from the previous year. The operating income totaled 27.0 million yen (US$0.3 million), a 99.1 percent decrease from the previous year.

“For the new fiscal year, we expect sales to increase and income to decrease from the previous year. This is due to the decrease in production volume within Japan, in addition to investment costs for initiating new products and to increase capabilities in overseas plants for future competitiveness,” said Katoh.

(Foreign exchange rates used for the next fiscal year are US$= 100 yen, Euro= 135yen)

Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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(Notes)
The above forecasts are created based on the information obtained by the date of this announcement and the actual results may differ due to various causes in the future.

U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the rate of 102.92 yen = US$1, the approximate exchange rate prevailing in the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2014. Billion is used in the American sense of one thousand million.

KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation today announced that it plans to introduce a new management system, in addition to executive changes, following the 91st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors Meeting on June 19.=p 1

Changes in Management System
DENSO will introduce a new management system designed to strengthen corporate governance.

The new system will:

1. Separate and clarify corporate responsibility among Members of the Board, Senior Executive Directors and Executive Directors. Members of the Board will be responsible for decision making and supervision, and Senior Executive Directors and Executive Directors will be responsible for business execution.
(Alteration of memorandum will be after approval at the 91st Annual General Shareholders Meeting.)

2. Introduce external Members of the Board to reflect objective suggestions and opinions from outside the company.

Executive Changes
1. New Executive Vice Presidents
Akio Shikamura
Haruya Maruyama

2. New Members of the Board
Masahiko Ito*
George Olcott, outside board member,
(Guest Professor, Faculty of Business and Commerce, Keio University)?
Takashi Nawa,outside board member,
(Professor, Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy)
*Also holds the position of Senior Executive Director

3. New Audit and Supervisory Board Member:
Atsuhiko Shimmura

4. New Senior Executive Directors:
Shinji Shirasaki*
Manfredo Nicolelli
Akio Tajima*
Yoshikazu Makino
Michio Adachi*
Yasushi Yamanaka
Hiroyuki Wakabayashi*
Satoshi Iwata*
Masahiko Ito*
Toshiyuki Kato
Koji Arima
*Member of the Board

5. New Executive Directors:
Jack Helmboldt
Yuji Ishizuka
Yasuhiko Yamazaki
Hisaaki Sato
Hajime Kumabe
Yasushi Matsui
Hirotsugu Takeuchi

6. New Appointments for Board of Directors:

7. New Appointments for Executive Directors:

8. New Appointments for Audit and Supervisory Board Member:

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs nearly 140,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, totaled US$39.8 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 14,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$7.9 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Creativity, feasibility, collaboration and bottom-line impact – the four factors that led to DENSO grabbing hold of a John Deere Supplier Innovation Award. DENSO worked with Deere & Company to develop the new G4 diesel common rail fuel system. The innovation was recognized in February at John Deere’s Achieving Excellence banquet in Iowa.

“This was truly a collaborative relationship between DENSO and our customer’s engine development team,” said Ron Abbott, director of Heavy Duty Sales at DENSO International America, Inc. “We were able to build a quality product to ensure our customer’s needs were met. Our Heavy Duty team worked tirelessly to develop a system that reached that high level of customer satisfaction.”

This is the first year DENSO received a John Deere’s Supplier Innovation Award. The G4 diesel system has been designed to provide higher fuel pressure, which is critical to emission regulations. This new system allows for improved atomization, which helps reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate material (PM) at the combustion stage.

Deere & Company created the Supplier Innovation Award in 2010 to promote innovation in the company’s supply base and recognize suppliers who think creatively. DENSO is one of eight recipients of the award this year.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Connectivity. Safety. Eco-friendly technologies. What does all of this have in common? At this year’s SAE World Congress, DENSO meets these topics head-on during a panel session, Leveraging the Great Convergence, held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich., April 8-10. The company will also present 11 technical papers throughout the duration of the Congress.

Panel Sessions:
Leveraging the Great Convergence
Tuesday, April 8, 8:30 a.m.
AVL Technology Leadership Center
Doug Patton, senior vice president of Engineering at DENSO International America, Inc., will talk about how the industry can continue to align with fuel economy regulations, CO2 mandates, driver distraction guidelines and connectivity solutions in the global industry.

Technical Papers:
DENSO will present 11 technical papers on topics involving thermal, powertrain, battery thermal management, hybrid and electrical vehicle technology and more. Click here for a full list of technical paper sessions by day.

DENSO International America, Inc (DIAM) has sponsored SAE World Congress for more than 14 years and is this year’s lanyard sponsor. If interested in learning more about the information DENSO is presenting at SAE World Congress, please contact Bridgette LaRose at (248) 372-8266 or bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media center at or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KOSAI (Japan) – ASMO Co., Ltd. has announced it will build a new manufacturing facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. The new facility will help ASMO meet the growing needs of its North American customers who are ramping up their operations in the region. The plant will manufacture washer and wiper systems, power seat motors and power window motors. Construction is set to begin in September and production is scheduled to start in April 2016.

“We’re excited to be part of the growing automotive industry in this region,” said Kenji Ohya, president of ASMO Co., Ltd. “We know this is the right location to set up our first manufacturing plant in Mexico.”

ASMO Mexico SA de CV will employ approximately 150 people initially and is expected to hire up to 500 employees by fiscal year 2020. Sales volumes are expected to reach more than US$90 million with an initial investment of US$47.2 million. ASMO Mexico SA de CV will be 22,700 square meters on approximately 100,000 square meters of land.

Profile of ASMO Mexico SA de CV:
1. Company name: ASMO Mexico SA de CV (tentative)
2. Date of establishment: June 2014 (planned)
3. Start of operation: April 2016 (planned)
4. Location: Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
5. Capital: US$22 million
6. Stake: ASMO 50% ANAM 50%
7. Investment: US$52.4 million
8. Business description: Small motors for automobiles and related parts
9. Sales volume: US$90 million (2020)
10?Employees: 500 (2020)

ASMO Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kosai, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, develops, manufactures and sells small motor systems and products for automobiles. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has 19 subsidiaries and affiliates and employs more than 13,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled 303 billion yen.

In North America, ASMO employs more than 1,412 people at four companies. Of these, three are manufacturing facilities located in the United States and Canada. ASMO’s North American consolidated sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 totaled US$606M.

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DETROIT – The samurai are charging into the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to tell their story of battle and culture in the Samurai: Beyond the Sword exhibit, March 9 – June 1.

DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM) donated $50,000 to help tell the samurai story through a display of more than 125 pieces of artwork.

“This gives a true picture of samurai and their impact not only on the Japanese culture, but on the world,” said Bob Townsend, director of External Affairs at DIAM. “While we call the Metro Detroit community our home, we are still rooted in Japanese culture and want to share this influence and history with our community.”

Why Samurai?
1. Samurai were the rock stars of their time.
Samurai played a huge role in shaping the Japanese culture. They were true innovators, influencing culture, spiritual practices and artwork. From starting the Japanese tradition of tea drinking to launching new fashion trends, they were always leading the way. DENSO was founded on these same principles of vision and foresight. It’s this foresight that allows DENSO to stay on the cutting-edge of technology innovation.

2. Samurai swords raised the stakes on quality.
The most skilled samurai carried around two distinct swords that made them stand out. And the value of each sword was determined by the quality of the point. DENSO strives to provide new value through quality, and it is this focus on “quality first” thinking that helps to make DENSO successful.

3. Samurai armor was an art form.
Samurai armor was not just protection, it was art. Each suit of armor had intricate lacing, colors and patterns to make it unique to the wearer. Like the samurai, DENSO is committed to monozukuri – the art of making things. From design to production, DENSO is dedicated to continuous improvement, quality and detail.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KARIYA (Japan) – Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation will begin a ten-month field test of its wireless battery charging system in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The field test is intended to identify any potential operational issues and also look at ways to enhance the convenience of wireless charging. The field test will begin on Feb. 24 and end in December 2014.

How it works:
When there are two coils apart, electric current can flow through one coil by applying electricity to the other coil. The wireless charging system uses this mechanism to wirelessly transmit power from a power transmission pad on the ground to a power-receiving pad equipped on a vehicle.

For the test, DENSO has equipped a Yamato Transport delivery truck with a power receiver that will wirelessly receive the energy from a power transmission pad located on the pavement of a 7-Eleven convenience store parking lot. The electricity charged in the truck’s battery is then used to power the refrigeration system while the engine is stopped during pickups and deliveries. Not only will the system improve convenience, but it will also help reduce emissions of refrigeration trucks since the battery will continue to power the refrigeration system even when the engine is off.

DENSO has been developing the wireless charging system with the goal to commercialize by 2020. DENSO is working to reduce the size, weight, and cost of the system while also looking to enhance convenience.

In Japan, Toyota City is designated as an experimental city for next-generation energy sources and social systems, a program which has been promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry since April 2010.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KARIYA, Japan – Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve unit, a major component of EGR systems that helps make diesel engine emissions cleaner. The new unit, the first in the world to integrate an air intake throttle valve and an EGR valve, is half the size of conventional models and requires fewer components, thus reducing costs. The unit will be installed in a diesel passenger vehicle to be sold in Europe from later this year.

Reducing size
Conventionally, air intake throttle valves and EGR valves were separately installed to vehicles. The air intake throttle valve controls the amount of air entering the engine and the EGR valve controls the amount of exhaust gas to be recirculated into the engine. By integrating the two valves into one unit, DENSO combined the ducts and reduced the connectors, resulting to reducing the size to half compared to previous models. As the EGR system needs to be installed in a limited space close to the engine, a smaller system enables automakers to design engines more flexibility.

Reducing cost
Conventionally, a motor for valve opening and closing, paired with a sensor to detect the valve opening and closing angle, were needed for both the air intake throttle valve and EGR valve. However, DENSO’s new unit, which integrates the two valves, needs only one motor and one sensor, thus reducing the cost.

Flexible to meet various engine parameters
The air intake throttle valve and EGR valve are connected through a highly flexible coupling (cam-link mechanism), allowing the new unit to be applied to various engine parameters, including displacement and output, merely by changing the shape of the connection between the two valves (cam profile).

About diesel engine EGR systems
The diesel engine EGR system, which consists of an EGR valve, an air intake throttle valve, and an EGR cooler, recirculates a portion of the exhaust gas into the engine to lower the combustion temperature and hence reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). With the introduction of stricter exhaust emission regulations worldwide, including Euro 6 standards in Europe, this system has attracted much attention.

The main type of EGR system used today is the high pressure loop (HPL) EGR system where the exhaust gas to be recirculated is taken from an upstream section of the exhaust passage. However, this system has a disadvantage: diverting a fraction of the exhaust gas before the turbocharger that uses exhaust gas energy to force extra air into the engine reduces the amount of exhaust gas energy which can be used by the turbocharger, which makes it difficult for the forced induction device to produce high power. Therefore, the combination of a high pressure loop EGR with low pressure loop (LPL) EGR that takes the exhaust gas to be recirculated from a downstream section of the exhaust passage, is expected to be widely used in the future.

DENSO developments
DENSO has been mass-producing its first EGR valves used in LPL EGR systems since February 2011. It has also been mass-producing LPL EGR systems with a separate air intake throttle valve and EGR valve since November 2012. DENSO’s new EGR valve unit is designed for LPL EGR systems. DENSO will continue to develop products and technologies to improve the environmental performance of diesel vehicles

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation will rename its three manufacturing companies in Japan; DENSO Electronics Corporation to DENSO Hokkaido Corporation, DENSO Manufacturing Kitakyushu Co., Ltd. to DENSO Kyushu Corporation and DENSO East Japan Corporation to DENSO Fukushima Corporation. The new names for each company will represent its location more clearly, to gain further trust and understanding from customers, partners and communities in each region. The changes will be effective from April 1, 2014.

DENSO Electronics Corporation manufactures automotive semiconductor products in Hokkaido, DENSO Manufacturing Kitakyushu Co., Ltd. manufactures automotive air conditioning systems, diesel fuel injections systems and AT control units in Fukuoka, and Hiroshima, and DENSO East Japan Corporation manufactures automotive air conditioning systems in Fukushima.

The three companies have held its shareholder’s meeting in December 2013, and completed the alteration of memorandum. New company names will be as follows.

Current company name > New company name
DENSO Electronics Corporation > DENSO Hokkaido Corporation
DENSO Manufacturing Kitakyushu Co., Ltd. > DENSO Kyushu Corporation
DENSO East Japan Corporation > DENSO Fukushima Corporation

Profile of DENSO Electronics Corporation
1. Company name: DENSO Electronics Corporation
2. Location: 1007-195 Izumisawa, Chitose, Hokkaido (Chitose Airport Industrial Complex)
3. Managing Director: Masakazu Sugimoto
4. Establishment: April 2007
5. Capital: 2.6 billion yen (approximately US$25.2 million)
6. Ownership: DENSO Corporation 100%
7. Employees: 852 (as of February 2014)
8. Business description: Production of automotive semiconductor products

Profile of DENSO Manufacturing Kitakyushu Co., Ltd.
1. Company name: DENSO Manufacturing Kitakyushu Co., Ltd.
2. Location: Headquarters: 5-4-1 Honjo, Yahatanishi-ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Hiroshima Plant: 2-5-1 Kamisenominami, Aki-ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
3. President: Yoshitaka Asano
4. Establishment: August 2005
5. Capital: 6.01 billion yen (approximately US$58.4 million)
6. Ownership: DENSO Corporation 100%
7. Employees: 1,255 (as of February 2014)
8. Business description: Production of car automotive air conditioning system, diesel fuel injections systems, AT control units

Profile of DENSO East Japan Corporation
1. Company name: DENSO East Japan Corporation
2. Location: 26, Koyodai, Funahiki-machi, Tamura, Fukushima Prefecture
3. President: Tadafumi Okada
4. Establishment: April 2008
5. Capital: 1.6 billion yen (approximately US$15.5 million)
6. Ownership: DENSO Corporation:100%
7. Employees: 123 (as of February 2014)
8. Business description: Production of automotive air conditioning systems

*Exchange rate used is 102.86 yen to the US one dollar at the end of January 2014 for convenience only.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KARIYA (Japan) – DENSO Corporation today announced its third quarter global financial results for the nine months ending Dec. 31, 2013:

– Consolidated net sales totaled 3,016.6 billion yen (US$28.8 billion), a 17.4 percent increase from the previous year.
– Consolidated operating income totaled 289.9 billion yen (US$2.8 billion), a 54.2 percent increase from the previous year.
– Consolidated net income totaled 225.6 billion yen (US$2.2 billion), a 72.5 percent increase from the previous year.

”The sales and operating income increased due to an increase in car production mainly in North America, in addition to the impact of the weak yen,” said Kenichiro Ito, executive director of DENSO Corporation.

In Japan, although car production level was the same as the previous year, the increase of export sales and the effect of the weak yen led to an increase in sales to 2,020.0 billion yen (US$19.3 billion), an 11.1 percent increase from the previous year. Also, despite an increase mainly in R&D expenses, the increase in production volume and the currency exchange gain, in addition to the cost reduction effort, led to an operating income of 220.1 billion yen (US$2.1 billion), a 75.6 percent increase from the previous year.

In North America, an increase in car production and the impact of the weak yen led to an increase in sales to 599.8 billion yen (US$5.7 billion), a 33.2 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating income totaled 11.7 billion yen (US$111.3 million), a 26.3 percent increase from the previous year.

In Europe, the gradual recovery from the economic slump and the effect of the weak yen led to an increase in sales to 355.7 billion yen (US$3.4 billion), a 37.1 percent increase from the previous year. As a result of the increase in production volume, the operating income totaled 6.5 billion yen (US$61.6 million), a 687.7 percent increase from the previous year.

In Asia and Oceania, the increase in car production mainly in China and the effect of the weak yen resulted in a sales increase to 707.7 billion yen (US$6.7 billion), a 30.9 percent increase from the previous year. Despite an increase in labor costs, the increase in production volume and the currency exchange gain led to an operating income of 58.6 billion yen (US$559.1 million), a 10.4 percent increase from the previous year.

In other areas, mainly the South American region, including countries such as Brazil and Argentina, sales totaled 56.2 billion yen (US$535.5 million), a 22.7 percent increase from the previous year. The operating income totaled 402.5 million yen (US$3.8 million), an 84.2 percent decrease from the previous year.

”Considering business conditions, such as an increase in car production mainly in Japan and the depreciation of the yen, we have decided to upwardly revise the original forecasts for the full-year financial results,” said Ito.

(Foreign exchange rates used for fourth quarter are US$= 104 yen Euro= 142 yen, and for the full-year are: US$= 100 yen Euro=135 yen)

Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Rob Hempel has been appointed to vice president of the Sales and Marketing Division for DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM). Located at DENSO’s North American headquarters in Southfield, Mich., Hempel is responsible for directing business strategy, operational and personnel activities for the Toyota Sales group. The position was effective Jan. 2, 2014.

Previously, Hempel served as director of the Chrysler Sales group where he was responsible for overseeing the group’s overall business strategy and sales activities for the North American region.

Hempel first joined DIAM in 1993 as an engineer in the Engine Management Systems and Components, Fuel Delivery department. In 2000, he was appointed to sales manager of the General Motors Powertrain Sales group and, in 2004, was promoted to senior manager of the General Motors Thermal Business group.

In 2006, Hempel took an assignment in Shanghai, China, aimed at developing local support for General Motors business and keeping face-to-face contact with key executives in the Asia-Pacific region. He returned to North America in 2007 and was appointed to director of Chrysler Sales.

Hempel holds two degrees, including a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan in Flint, Mich., and a Bachelor of Science in Product Design Engineering Technology from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich.

He currently serves on the Southfield High School Marketing Advisory Board, has been a member of SAE since 1993, and also is a member of Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED).

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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HINO & KARIYA (Japan)— Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) have jointly developed the world’s first electric refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks using a hybrid unit. This system is used in the Hino Profia, which will be released on Feb. 1, in Japan.

With the combination of Hino’s hybrid powertrain system technology and DENSO’s electric refrigerator system technology, the two companies have developed a high-quality refrigerator system that helps improve fuel economy, improves refrigeration performance, and is quieter when operating.

Hybrid trucks conventionally use energy generated from hybrid systems to assist the vehicle’s driving. However, this new truck uses energy from hybrid unit only for the new electric refrigeration system, which saves fuel.

Heavy-duty refrigerated trucks typically require an auxiliary engine or need to use their main engine power to operate the compressor of the refrigerator. The newly developed electric refrigerator system uses energy generated while driving or regenerated energy from the hybrid unit to operate the refrigerator’s compressor. This substantially reduces the amount of fuel normally used to drive the engine to operate the compressor, thus reducing CO2 emissions as well.

Compared to refrigerated trucks that use an auxiliary engine to operate the compressor, the new system is quieter, and contributes to an approximately 150kg weight reduction because it does not need an auxiliary engine.

In addition, compared with those having the main engine-driven compressor system, the new truck can operate the refrigeration compressor at a constant rotational speed using the energy supplied from hybrid system, which stabilizes the refrigeration performance and quality regardless if the truck is moving or stopped.

Trucks with main engine-driven compressor systems need to have separate refrigerator components in the engine compartment, under the floor panel, and in other places. However, the new truck uses a new integrated refrigeration unit that includes an electric compressor, condenser, and other devices. This simplified structure uses fewer tubes and wires and also is easier to maintain.

The new refrigerator system includes a stand-by unit that can beconnected to an external 200-volt power source so the refrigerator temperature can be maintained while the engine off for a long period of time. The stand-by unit also has a timer function, which can pre-freeze the refrigerator room without the driver’s operation. This helps reduce fuel consumption and manpower costs.

The Hino Profia with an electric refrigerator system reduces the amount of fuel required to operate its refrigerator. The new truck’s fuel efficiency exceeds Japan’s 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 5 percent. Moreover, as standard features, the Hino Profia has advanced safety systems including an enhanced pre-crash safety system (PCS*1) designed to support drivers to prevent rear-end collision with vehicle in motion ahead, a lane-departure warning system that issues an alarm at a more appropriate timing, and a driver monitoring system that provides more precise detection. Thus, the Hino Profia is a heavy-duty truck that achieves greater environmental and safety performance.

The compact and light-weight hybrid unit, installed to the Hino Dutro Hybrid with proven results in the market, was optimized as an energy source for this new refrigerator. This enables improved eco-friendly performance, while minimizing effects to load capacity and maintaining economy performance for the heavy-duty truck.

Hino will continue to offer useful products that are environmentally safe and user- friendly. And DENSO will continue to develop products and technologies that help automakers increase the environmental performance of their vehicles to promote a more eco-friendly society.

*1: PCS is a registered trademark of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Hino Profia with an electric refrigerator system: FR1EXEG (the photo shows the FR1EXEG with a body made by Trantechs)

The truck in the photo is also equipped with a wind deflector (user’s option)*2.
*2: This wind deflector is specifically designed for the Hino Profia with an electric refrigerator system not only to improve its aerodynamic performance, but also to optimally control airflow to increase the radiation performance of the condenser while reducing the air resistance while the truck is moving and increase the refrigeration efficiency.

Suggested retail prices in the Tokyo region

* The prices of the Hino Profia models with a cab-over chassis and an electric refrigerator system

Target annual sales
First year: 180 units

About Hino Motors,
Hino Motors, Ltd. is a leading Truck and Bus manufacturer in Japan. Hino brand vehicle sells in approx. 80 countries and regions worldwide, and achieved 154,700 unit sales in 2013. Hino has been committed to pursue advanced technologies, with more focus on environment and safety area, and Hino brand hybrid vehicles already sold more than 10,000 units globally since the launch of its hybrid bus in 1991. Headquartered in Hino city, Tokyo. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled JPY1,541 billion.

About DENSO Corporation
DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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Contact:
Hino Motors,Ltd
Corporate Communications (hm.pr@hino.co.jp)

DENSO CORPORATION
Sadayoshi Yokoyama (sadayoshi_yokoyama@denso.co.jp)
Goro Kanemasu (goro_kanemasu@denso.co.jp)

KARIYA — Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation will exhibit its latest technologies in the areas of safety and environment at the 12th Auto Expo 2014 – Components, in New Delhi, India, from Feb. 6 to 9, 2014.

In the area of safety, DENSO will exhibit the head-up display control commander linked system that combines a head-up display, which projects vehicle information on the front windshield, with operations of vehicle equipment such as the air conditioning and audio system. The company will also introduce its pedestrian collision detection sensor?that enables the pop-up hood to operate more accurately, and the on-board communication device for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) communication technologies.

In the area of environment, DENSO will display its diesel common rail system that injects fuel with a maximum pressure of 2,500 bar. DENSO will also exhibit stop/start system products such as the tandem solenoid starter, lithium ion battery pack and cold storage evaporator, which contribute to further improvement in fuel efficiency.

DENSO will continue developments centering around the India Technical Center, established in 2012, to develop technologies and products that further meet the needs of the market.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

In India, DENSO started operations in 1984. It now has seven subsidiaries including five production companies, which produce automotive air conditioning systems, fuel injectors, engine ECUs, starters, alternators and other devices. The company employs more than 2,900 people in India. For more information, go to www.denso.co.in.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KARIYA, Japan – Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed a new automotive climate control unit that can be used in a wide variety of vehicles ranging from compact to luxury cars. Conventional climate control units are often designed and tailored to each vehicle model; however, because of unit’s new structure, the company was able to standardize components while also meeting the required performance. This highly standardized automotive climate control unit, which is also smaller and lighter than previous models, is the world’s first of its kind.

“Many of the subcomponents for this product, such as air mix door, servo motor and blower fan are newly developed, which allowed us to reduce the unit’s size by 20 percent compared to DENSO’s conventional model,” said Katsuhisa Shimokawa, executive director responsible for DENSO Corporation’s Thermal Systems Business Unit.

The thickness of the air mix door is half that of DENSO’s conventional one, which reduces the depth and weight of the unit. Also, the conventional unit required several servo motors to operate the air mix door, whereas the new unit has standardized doors and needs only one, enabling the unit case to be made smaller. The new blower fan’s wing blades are re-shaped to best suite the wind flow, which allowed the new fan to become 15 percent smaller and consume 20 percent less power, while also maintaining high air discharge capacity.

“Customers are very receptive to our new design concept due to its performance benefits and smaller size,” said Pat Bassett, vice president of Thermal Systems, DENSO International America, Inc. “Despite its common design customers are developing their own unique ways to utilize the benefits of the new climate control unit.”

With these new technologies, the new smaller, lighter climate control unit with higher performance can also be used in eco-friendly cars. For instance, for stop/start system the evaporator in the unit can be replaced with a cold storage evaporator, and for hybrid and electric vehicles the heater core can be replaced with a heat pump air conditioning system. Also by changing the blower fan to two layer – structure, to take in external air and circulate internal air simultaneously, the air conditioning system could be used for vehicles with limited heat sources.

DENSO’s new climate control unit is used in the new HARRIER, which was released last December and in the NOAH and VOXY which was released this month. This new climate control unit will be offered for a wide variety of vehicle models all over the world. DENSO will continue to help create an advanced automotive society by developing technologies that can improve the comfort and environmental performance of vehicles.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., – Global automotive supplier DENSO is investing US$10 million and adding 176 new jobs to expand its North American headquarters in Southfield, Mich. The investment, which includes the purchase of an existing 81,000 sq. ft. office building on its current campus, will increase its research and development capabilities in the region. The expansion is part of the company’s plan to invest nearly $US1 billion and create 2,000 jobs in North America over a four-year span. Of this, more than $750 million and 1,200 will be in the United States alone.

“We’re on track with our North American investment commitment, and to date, of the 1,200 jobs we’ve committed to creating in the U.S., we’ve already added 1,100,” said Terry Helgesen, senior vice president, Industry Relations, DENSO International America, Inc. “Overall we have added more than 640 jobs in Tennessee, 425 in Michigan and 50 in California.”

Details of the DENSO’s North American Investment update: In Michigan, DENSO will invest approximately US$10 million and will add approximately 176 new jobs at DENSO International America (DIAM) in Southfield, Mich. The investment will expand research and development of next generation technologies to improve fuel economy and safety. Along with this, DENSO has purchased a new building on Oak Hollow Drive. The overall project includes laboratory and testing facilities to support the development of components for:
• Electric hybrid vehicles
• Gasoline direct injection systems
• High output alternators
• Infotainment and connectivity products

In Tennessee, DENSO will invest approximately US$55 million and add 130 positions at DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee (DMAT) to expand its gasoline direct injection lines. This is in addition to the $50 million investment and 130 new jobs that DENSO announced last year to localize its gasoline direct injection lines, bringing the total investment to $105 million and 260 new jobs.

In Montgomery, Ala., DENSO is investing approximately US$2.2 million to open a new shipping plant, named DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Alabama (DMMI-AL), resulting in at least 45 new positions. DMMI-AL will support the warehousing and shipping of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) units and other parts for its North American customers. Start of operation is scheduled for April 2014.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or the European website www.denso-europe.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., – DENSO announced it is investing an additional $55 million and adding more than 130 new manufacturing jobs at its DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee (DMAT) facility in Athens Tenn. This is in addition to the $50 million investment and 130 jobs that was announced last year to localize its gasoline direct injection injectors (GDI), bringing the total investment to approximately $105 million and 260 new jobs.

“These are very exciting times at DENSO,” said Hugh Cantrell, general manager, DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee. “We are thankful for the past and current contribution of our associates and the support and commitment of the local community. We look forward to continued partnerships as we launch this expansion and compete to bring future products to Athens!”

Fuel-saving Technology
Depending on engine size, DENSO’s GDI system can help automakers achieve up to 20 percent fuel economy while also helping reduce CO2 emissions of up to 15 percent. For consumers, it means more mileage for the money and an overall savings at the gas pump.

DMAT began tooling, staffing, and training preparations in June 2013, for mass production of gasoline direct injectors in 2014. DENSO first mass produced GDI components in 1996, and started production of its third generation of GDI technology in 2012. DENSO’s latest generation technology is geared to deliver more power and lower emissions while being more compact. Its reliability and flexibility allows it to be used in markets around the world.

DMAT currently employs more than more than 1,000 employees and has been producing fuel injectors since 1998 for the North America region. The facility also produces oxygen sensors, ignition coils, monolithic carriers and spark plugs.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., – Leading a new effort to address the continuing challenge of driver distraction, global automotive supplier DENSO, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab and Touchstone Evaluations have founded a consortium, Advanced Human Factors Evaluator for Automotive Demand (AHEAD), that aims to develop new perspectives and methodologies for a holistic and objective approach to measuring driver demand. Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Subaru Research & Development and Jaguar Land Rover have joined the program as initial partners, and discussions with other global automakers and portable electronics suppliers are ongoing.

The new consortium brings together leading researchers, automakers and suppliers to take a fresh look at methods to reliably and repeatedly assess the demands associated with in-vehicle interactions. Further, this work aims to provide the auto industry with an evaluation platform that better supports driver safety as the potential for automotive human-machine interface (HMI) complexity increases.

“We know drivers want to be connected while driving, but how do we safely give drivers what they want?” said Doug Patton, senior vice president of Engineering at DENSO International America, Inc. “We need to evaluate driver workload – but currently there is no quantifiable and objective metrology model in place. Not to mention, there’s a high price tag attached to researching and developing something like this. With that said, forming a consortium will help reach the goal of establishing a common methodology.”

The Goal of AHEAD:
Current evaluation methods for HMI technologies are primarily based upon criteria developed before the advent of modern integrated technologies such as voice interfaces, touch screens and multi-function controllers. Perhaps most importantly, the evaluation methods utilized to date don’t consider the tradeoffs that exist as demand is moved between modalities such as vision, touch, sound, haptics, gesture and cognition. The effort aims to make early stage prototype evaluations more feasible where design changes can be more effectively achieved – in contrast to evaluations that frequently take place later in the vehicle development process.

“Establishing a common understanding of human performance of in-vehicle tasks that can distract drivers from the primary task of operating the vehicle safely is an important goal for the industry,” said Steven Feit, Chief Engineer of Infotainment Development at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. “This type of research and collaboration will lead to new automotive innovations and the inclusion of exciting features and consumer technology that can be operated safely in vehicles.”

The goal of AHEAD is to create a quantifiable objective evaluation toolkit that will be useful across the industry for supporting new HMI development; and, one that will improve the effectiveness and reliability of data, helping manufactures and portable electronics suppliers offer intuitive, convenient and safe interfaces to the consumer while more effectively meeting industry and governmental guidelines.

Joining forces to lead the technical effort are researchers from the MIT AgeLab and Touchstone Evaluations, Inc. The MIT AgeLab has lead efforts to utilize to multi-dimensional assessment by holistically combining physiological, visual attention and performance measures as part of HMI evaluation. “Physiological measures complement traditional visual attention and performance measures to provide a more complete picture of the interacting demands of modern HMI.” Dr. Bryan Reimer, a Research Scientist in the MIT AgeLab, the Associate Director of The New England University Transportation Center at MIT and the MIT technical lead for AHEAD.

About MIT AgeLab:
The MIT AgeLab was created in 1999 as a global research program to invent new ideas and creatively translate technologies into practical solutions that improve people’s health and enable them to “do things” throughout the lifespan. Based within MIT’s School of Engineering’s Engineering Systems Division, the AgeLab has assembled a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, business partners, and universities, to design, develop and deploy innovations that touch nearly all aspects of how we will live, work and play tomorrow. Core research themes include transportation, health and wellness, and longevity planning.

About Touchstone Evaluations:
Touchstone Evaluations, Inc. was founded in 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. It is a new-generation human factors firm that provides research and consulting services in the automotive and consumer-product sectors. It is distinguished by the priority it places on scientific rigor, and by its focus on creating the “next practices” of user interface development, which will lead to effective and pleasing products. Touchstone’s founders are award-winning scientists and engineers in the field of driver performance assessment and vehicle evaluation, who collectively have over 85 years of experience in the automotive industry. Of the client-customized services which Touchstone delivers annually, typically 75 percent are focused on driver multitasking, attention, and distraction-assessment, 15 percent on active safety and emerging automotive technologies (including automation), and 10 percent on User Interface innovation. For more information, visit http://touchstoneevaluations.com/.

About DENSO: Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 22 are manufacturing companies that have 28 production locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 12,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com, or visit our media website at www.densomediacenter.com

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Bill Foy has been appointed to senior vice president of the Sales and Marketing Division for DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM). Located at DENSO’s North American headquarters in Southfield, Mich., Foy is responsible for overseeing Sales, Marketing and Business Operations activities for all customers. The position is effective Jan. 2, 2014.

“Foy’s extensive experience and background will help set overall customer and product strategy to deliver total value to North American and global customers and drive stronger business partnerships,” said Kazumasa Kimura, chief operating officer of DIAM.

Previously, Foy served as vice president of the Sales and Marketing Division, responsible for overseeing the Toyota, Chrysler, Hyundai and European Sales groups, as well as Business Operations and Planning activities for DENSO’s North American region.

Foy first joined DIAM in 1997 as senior manager of the General Motors Sales Group. In 2001, he joined the Chrysler Sales Group where he coordinated sales activities for all products and was successful in aligning DENSO group companies to achieve two global supplier awards. He later was named vice president of the Chrysler Group in 2005 and was responsible for overseeing the group’s overall sales activities for the North American region.

Foy holds three degrees, including a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, both from the Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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WHAT: Global automotive supplier, DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM), premier sponsor of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, will give an update on its North American expansion plans, including its progress on investment and job creation in the region. Also, DENSO will share its research findings related to the alarming number of teen driving accidents in the United States and around the world, and explain how it plans to address these challenges.

WHO: Terry Helgesen, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, DIAM & Justin McBride, Senior Manager of Body Control Systems, Research and Development at DIAM

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7:35 a.m.

WHERE: DENSO booth, Detroit Hall, Cobo Center

Last year, during NAIAS 2013, DENSO announced that it would invest nearly US$1 billion and create approximately 2,000 jobs over the next four years. The investment will allow DENSO to better support its North American customers, as well as expand new business areas and localize products, many of which will help automakers meet upcoming fuel requirements. More than $750 million will be invested in the United States alone, along with more than 1,200 jobs.

QUESTIONS & INTERVIEW SCHEDULING: If you would like to RSVP or schedule an interview with DENSO executives, please contact Bridgette LaRose at 248-372-8266 or bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 36 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 9.4 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com.

Currently, in North America, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people at 32 consolidated companies and affiliates. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In the U.S. alone, DENSO employs more than 11,000 people in California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and Arkansas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaling US$6.8 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

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KARIYA (Japan) Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., and DENSO Corporation will jointly open a wholly owned store in Cambodia that will offer automotive repair and maintenance services, as well as sell related automotive components. The wholly owned store will start operations in February 2014 with the brand name of “PIT & GO.” The company name for the wholly owned store will be PIT&GO Automotive Service (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.

As the motor vehicle demand in emerging markets, like Asia and Africa are rapidly increasing, there is a growing need for repair, maintenance and other after-sales services for new and used vehicles. To quickly provide high-quality automotive components and services and improve customer satisfaction, Toyota Tsusho, Aisin and DENSO will jointly open a wholly owned store in Cambodia.

To expand its regional service network, PIT&GO will identify qualified stores and designate them as PIT&GO-certified, as well as help them improve their repair skills and store management.

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a general trading company that develops businesses with customers around the world through a global network encompassing Japan and more than 60 other countries and more than 900 consolidated Group companies. Its operations span seven fields headed by seven product divisions. Each division leverages its specialized strengths in their particular field while also pursuing synergies with other divisions to create new value. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$67 billion.

AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kariya city, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a globalized automotive parts and system supplier. As a central hub of 179 subsidiaries and affiliated companies, AISIN SEIKI Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies drivetrain, brake, chassis, body, engine, and information technology products to the world’s major carmakers. In addition, the company has applied its experience in the automotive industry to non-automotive industries such as life, energy, and wellness. The AISIN Group has reinforced local & worldwide production, consolidating global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaling US$30.4 billion.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. Its customers include all the world’s major carmakers. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 130,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, totaled US$38.1 billion.