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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Japan-Based DENSO Expands Athens, Tennessee, Manufacturing Operations

11/02/2024
Japan-based DENSO, an automotive components manufacturer, plans to expand its operations in Athens, Tennessee. The $100 million project is expected to create 200 jobs in McMinn County.

The investment includes an additional 54,560 square feet of production space and renovations to existing areas.

“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,”Marty Deschenes, Leader of DENSO North America South Sub-Region Manufacturing and President of the Company’s Athens Facility said.

DENSO develops and manufactures various auto parts, including gasoline and diesel engine components, hybrid vehicle components, climate control systems, instrument clusters, airbag systems, pre-crash radar systems, and spark plugs. The company also develops and manufactures non-automotive components, such as household heating equipment and industrial robots.

“Fostering partnerships with international companies like DENSO is a critical component of our recruitment efforts at TNECD. DENSO is one of Tennessee’s long standing partners and has been a cornerstone for business in McMinn County for years. I am proud to take part in announcing DENSO’s expansion today and thank this company for its continued investment in Athens,” TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter noted.

“TVA and Athens Utilities Board congratulate Denso on its decision to expand operations in Athens. It’s always an exciting day when we can celebrate a company’s commitment to continued growth in the region. We are proud to partner with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and McMinn County Economic Development Authority to support companies, like DENSO, that create impactful job opportunities and investment in the Valley, and we celebrate this announcement together,” added John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of Economic Development.

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