Denso has announced that it will invest USD1.3m to open the Texas Innovation and Connected Service centre in Plano, Texas. Denso will use the research and development (R&D) lab to innovate connected technologies and vehicle service solutions in support of its long-term strategic plan and future mobility.
With close proximity to Toyota Motor North America headquarters, the facility will help strengthen Denso’s longstanding relationship with Toyota and afford each new opportunities for industry-advancing collaboration.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Sixty employees from three Denso groups are located at the site. These include Denso International America. Sales and Engineering; Denso Products and Services Americas, which focuses on vehicle service parts and tools; and Denso Ten, a Denso subsidiary that produces automotive electronics. This configuration provides an environment that increases collaboration and efficiency as these teams work collectively to innovate connected technologies, both in and outside the car, and improve the post-purchase customer experience. Denso, which has made attracting local talent to the facility a priority, plans to grow its workforce in Plano over the coming years.
“This technical centre, and our Texas employees, will play an important role as Denso continues to develop advanced technologies that will redefine transportation,” said David Williams, director of Texas Innovation and Connected Service centre, Denso. “We look forward to beginning work on new and exciting products that will undoubtedly enhance Denso’s larger R&D ecosystem.”
Toyota, along with other Denso customers, will help accelerate Denso R&D activities at the new site and spark new advancements in future mobility, connected technology and vehicle servicing.
“Toyota and Denso have long been known for being at the forefront of automotive innovation, often times doing so together,” said Zack Hicks, chief executive officer and president, Toyota Connected North America, and executive vice president and chief digital officer, Toyota Motor North America. “Through the Texas Innovation and Connected Service centre, we look forward to building upon that tradition and collaborating further to take the next step forward in a new era of mobility.”
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalDataThe mobility industry has evolved rapidly in the last decade, with new technologies like the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence impacting development of the automotive market. Denso is addressing this industry transformation through its Second Founding, which expands the company’s focus to software-based technologies and complements its long history of hardware expertise. The Texas Innovation and Connected Service centre facility supports these efforts, as do the recent openings of other Denso R&D centres in Montréal, Canada and Seattle.
“Denso’s expansion into Plano is key to our continued R&D growth on a global and regional scale and helps us advance our work with valued customers like Toyota,” said Kenichiro Ito, senior executive officer of Denso Corporation and chief executive officer of Denso’s North American headquarters. “Developing software solutions that enhance mobility means recruiting the right people for the task. This is why Denso is invested in creating research labs across North America that employ the brightest and best of local talent.”
“We are thrilled that Denso has chosen Plano to expand their R&D centre,” said Harry LaRosiliere, mayor of Plano. “It is exciting to attract another international corporation and add to the global portfolio of companies that reside here in the City of Excellence.”
