DENSO Back for more in Tennessee

By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about our recent investments in DENSO Tennessee facilities – $1B in Maryville and $190M in Athens. But did you know we have been committed to the state for more than 30 years? The Volunteer State has been good to us for quite a while, and it will continue to play a key role in our pursuit to advance future mobility solutions for all.

In a recent feature in Automotive News, Jack Helmboldt, president of DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, talks about why expanding existing locations in the state rather than investing in greenfield sites allows DENSO to take advantage of proven assets – both people and infrastructure – at Maryville and Athens.

“This move prepares us for the sales growth as the industry shifts to electrification and the advanced safety mechanisms that are needed for the future,” Helmboldt said. “Why Tennessee? Our skill level is here. Probably 90 percent of all of that type of manufacturing already takes place in Tennessee.”

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