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2022
Denso reports ransomware access at German group company
A Denso spokesperson said the company detected unauthorized access using ransomware at DENSO Automotive Deutschland GmbH on Thursday local time. The spokesperson declined to confirm a report that an alleged cybercrime group had stolen information; production and business activities had not been affected at that point.
2022
DENSO announces investment in JASM
TSMC announced that DENSO would invest $350 million in JASM, the Japan-based subsidiary established as a joint venture by TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions, and was expected to obtain more than 10% of its equity.
2021
Denso partners with the U.S. Army on a veteran workforce pipeline
Denso and the U.S. Army entered into a workforce development memorandum agreement under which enlisted soldiers in the Army PaYS program are placed in a candidate database and guaranteed an interview with Denso.
2021
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America receives SPE innovation award
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America received the SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Automotive Plastics Industry Solutions for COVID-19 category for material it co-developed with DENSO and that was used in a powered air purifying respirator. The award was presented on November 10, 2021.
2021
DENSO announces second-quarter financial results
DENSO announced financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2022, which ended September 30, 2021. Consolidated revenue was 2,582.9 billion yen and operating profit was 159.3 billion yen.
2021
Blaize closes $71 million Series D funding round
Blaize announced that it had closed a $71 million Series D funding round led by Franklin Templeton and Temasek, with participation from DENSO and other investors. The source does not give the closing date.
2021
Toyota, Aurora and Denso announce robotaxi development partnership
Toyota, Aurora and Denso announced that they would work together to develop and test a robotaxi fleet, beginning with Toyota Sienna minivans; the companies said the first vehicles were expected on the road by the end of 2021.
2020
Denso expands fuel-pump recall to 3.53 million U.S. vehicles
Denso announced that 1.5 million additional vehicles needed to be recalled, bringing the stated U.S. total to 3.53 million. The article says the affected fuel-pump impeller can swell and break, potentially causing the vehicle to stall or fail to start.
2020
DENSO earns 2020 North American Automotive Aftermarket Company of the Year Award
DENSO earned the 2020 North American Automotive Aftermarket Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan. The award is scheduled to be presented at a November 14 gala.
2020
DENSO sponsors the U.S. Nationals
DENSO announced that it was the title sponsor of the DENSO Spark Plugs U.S. Nationals, scheduled for Sept. 3–6 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana.
2020
Honda recalls nearly 1.4 million vehicles over fuel-pump issue
Honda is recalling nearly 1.4 million vehicles worldwide because their fuel pumps could fail and cause engines to stall or lose power. Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners.
2019
BMW sues Valeo and Denso over alleged price fixing
BMW sued suppliers Valeo and Denso over price fixing on air-conditioning components. The article reports that the case relates to a 2017 European Commission decision that fined several car-part makers, including Valeo and Denso, for operating cartels.
2019
DENSO sponsors free admission at the Michigan Science Center
DENSO announced that it is sponsoring a free-admission day at the Michigan Science Center on November 10, 2019, in recognition of International Science Center and Science Museum Day.
2019
DENSO sponsors WE19
DENSO sponsored WE19, a conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology, held in Anaheim, California, November 7–9, 2019.
2019
DENSO revises fiscal 2020 full-year forecast
DENSO revised its forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, reducing its revenue forecast from 5,500.0 billion yen to 5,260.0 billion yen and its operating profit forecast from 380.0 billion yen to 320.0 billion yen.
2019
DENSO reports first-half fiscal 2020 results
DENSO announced global financial results for the first half of fiscal 2020, reporting consolidated revenue of 2,618.4 billion yen and operating profit of 134.0 billion yen.
2019
DENSO sponsors SHPE National Convention
DENSO announced that it was a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 SHPE National Convention in Phoenix, where it planned to interview candidates and recruit for positions across its North American sites.