Denso Sets Up Aftermarket Business HQ for the Americas
ch. “This change mainstreams our aftermarket operations in the Americas and is aligned with the global aftermarket growth we announced last year when we introduced Denso’s Aftermarket Business Unit in Japan,” said Richard Shiozaki, senior vice president of Denso Sales California. “Denso is dedicated to expand our sales and products into the aftermarket in the
Denso Earns Vendor of the Year Honors
Denso Sales California was awarded the 2011 Vendor Partner of the Year Award from Automotive Distribution Network. The award was presented at ADN’s 2012 National Convention, held in late February in Las Vegas. ADN is an auto part buying group that includes Parts Plus, IAPA, Auto Star, Auto Pride, CMB and Network Products. Denso received
Denso Releases 2012 Wiper Blade Catalog
The expanded catalog for the company’s First Time Fit wiper blade line includes more than 930 new applications for model year 2011 vehicles.
Denso Adds Mobile Aftermarket Website
Denso Sales California launched its new mobile website, densoaftermarket.com, which is specifically designed for the latest iOS and Android smartphones.
Live at SEMA: Denso Has New Global Aftermarket Division
Denso Corp. has formed a new aftermarket division based at the company’s headquarters in Kariya, Japan. "Creation of this new aftermarket business unit is a big step forward for Denso’s aftermarket operations, our objective is to expand and promote our aftermarket presence worldwide," said Toshiaki Fujii, head of the new Denso Aftermarket Business Unit. "This
Denso, 6 Others Caught in Price Fixing Probe
Trade investigators in both the U.S. and Japan are looking into price fixing allegations against several auto parts suppliers, including Denso Corp. The Japan Fair Trade Commission raided Denso offices in Kariya on July 20, according to reports, while U.S. law enforcement authorities and those in other countries launched similar investigations into Denso and other
Denso Releases 2011 Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensor Catalog
Denso Sales California announced the availability of its new 2011 Oxygen and Air/Fuel Sensor catalog (#O2AF-CAT-0311) that includes 91 new oxygen sensor part numbers, adding 498 new applications to cover an additional 5 million vehicles in operation. The catalog covers domestic and import automotive, light truck and van applications including many 2011 models, Denso said.
Denso Chooses New COO
Kazumasa Kimura has been named COO of automotive part producer Denso International America Inc., effective June 22. Kimura will oversee the company’s overall sales operations in North America. In addition, Kimura will also serve as one of Denso Corp.’s executive directors. Most recently, Kimura was director of the Global Sales and Business Development Division of
New Chief for Denso N.A.
Denso named Hikaru "Howard" Sugi as the new president and CEO of Southfield, Mich.-based Denso International America, effective June 22. Sugi replaces Yoshiki Sekiguchi, who is retiring from the company. As president and CEO of Denso’s North American operations, Sugi also will serve as chair of the board of directors for the North American Denso
Updated A/C Components Catalog From Denso
Denso Sales California announced its 2011 A/C Compressor and Components Catalog (#AC-CAT-0111), which incorporates significant improvements to its First Time Fit A/C program. All of the company’s variable compressors converted from remanufactured to factory-new in 2010, and the 2011 upgrade includes 114 compressors covering popular makes such as Audi, BMW, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes Benz and