Denso says it will increase the production of semiconductor sensors at one of its Japanese plants.
The company will expand the Denso Hokkaido Corporation, one of its group companies, as part of its efforts to increase production of semiconductor sensors, enhance its domestic production system and boost the group’s competitiveness. Such sensors are in high demand for a variety of automotive applications.
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The company will invest about 11 billion yen by 2025 to complete the expansion and increase production. Construction is scheduled to start in July 2020 and to be completed in June 2021. Production is planned to start in stages in October 2021. The number of employees is expected to increase to approximately 1,150 in 2025.
Denso Hokkaido manufactures semiconductor sensors for automotive engines, air conditioners, and brake and other relevant systems.
Denso Hokkaido has manufactured 500 million semiconductor sensors since its opening, in preparation for increased sensor demand from rising vehicle electrification and the proliferation of active safety systems.
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