Denso has announced it will invest 26 billion yen (US$220m) to build a new plant on the site of its Daian plant in Japan.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


The new plant will produce ceramic components- ceramic substrates and DPFs (diesel particulate filters)-for exhaust emission purification, in addition to its current products such as ignition devices, safety-related equipment, ignition plugs, oxygen sensors, and various actuators and sensors.


The plant’s current production lines for airbag sensing systems will also move to the new facility to accommodate an increase in volume.


Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin in July and be completed by June 2007. Production is scheduled to start in August 2007.


By 2010 the plant is expected to employ 700 people, compared with 810 in 2005.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact