Manufacturer with global headquarters in Japan to add 200 jobs in Athens, increase production of products that support cleaner mobility
DENSO is expanding its presence in Southeast Tennessee, establishing additional manufacturing operations in Athens.
The expansion includes 54,560 square feet of new production space and renovations to existing areas. DENSO will add 200 jobs at its Athens location and invest $100 million through the project, further cementing its status as the largest employer in McMinn County.
“As a company that’s proud to call Athens home for nearly 30 years, this day opens another chapter in how we strive to provide great career opportunities locally while contributing to greener and safer mobility across North America. We appreciate Gov. Lee, the State of Tennessee and all involved in this project for their steadfast support. Working together, we can help our communities thrive and ensure that East Tennessee is a hub for creating the jobs and technologies of the future,” said Marty Deschenes, Leader of DENSO North America South Sub-Region Manufacturing and President of the Company’s Athens Facility.
DENSO first established Tennessee operations in 1988 in Maryville before expanding its presence in the state. In 1997, the company began operations in Athens to produce leading components for vehicle ignition, exhaust and gasoline delivery systems. The expansion in Athens increases the site’s footprint to 879,000 square feet and enables the location’s 1,444 employees to manufacture a wider range of DENSO’s product portfolio, beginning with the company’s latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) product.
“DENSO’s HVAC not only delivers car passengers greater comfort but can also help improve the efficiency of traditional, hybrid and electric vehicles,” according to a release. “The activity reflects how DENSO continues to optimize and leverage the strengths of its manufacturing network to meet mobility’s evolving needs and pursue the company’s mission of contributing to a better world.”
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