DENSO earns Cummins Diversity Award at annual supplier conference

Contact: Bridgette LaRose
DENSO International America, Inc.
(248) 372-8266
bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Cummins recognized DENSO International America’s (DIAM) Supplier Diversity program with a Diversity Award presented at its 2017 U.S. Supplier Conference. The global diesel engine and alternative fuel technology leader highlighted DENSO’s exemplary work promoting diversity and inclusion across the business, helping Cummins meet global procurement goals.

“Including diverse businesses within our supply base contributes to DENSO’s and our customer’s long-term success,” said Mike Winkler, Vice President, North America Purchasing at DENSO. “We’re proud to be recognized as a leader in this space and will continue to develop relationships with minority-owned businesses to enhance the community and strengthen DENSO’s supply chain.”

The award distinction aligns with DENSO’s Supplier Diversity Mission, which includes:

• Developing inclusion of diverse business within the supply base which helps contribute to long-term economic & social stability
• Developing and nurturing a diverse & global-best competitive supply base
• Seeking supplier partners who share a commitment to continuous improvement while providing value to our customers & society

DENSO received the award during Cummins’ 2017 U.S. Supplier Conference in Columbus, Ind. and was selected out of more than 5,000 other suppliers across the country.

About DENSO in North America

DENSO is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. With its North American headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan, DENSO employs more than 23,000 people at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates across the North American region. Of these, 28 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$9.6 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. For more information, go to www.denso.com/us-ca/en. Connect with DENSO on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DENSOinNorthAmerica.

DENSO Worldwide
DENSO Corp., headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and regions (including Japan) and employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, totaled US$40.4 billion. Last fiscal year, DENSO spent 8.8 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.denso.com, or visit our media website at www.denso.com/global/en/news/media-center/

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