We learn more about the operations of Denso Europe

Denso Aftermarket Sales, based in Coventry, supplies OE quality ‘thermal systems’ including radiators, compressors and condensers as well as products including as cabin air filters, spark plugs and glow plugs to distributors, wholesalers and garages. Additionally, the firm is well known for its line of rotating electrics, lambda sensors and diesel components such as fuel pumps.

When counting both the original equipment and aftermarket sides of the business, Denso Europe now has a total of 19 operating companies across Europe, 14 manufacturing sites and seven sales offices with over 14,000 European employees. The firm’s growing European network of national aftermarket sales offices is continually expanding, and includes such countries as Germany and Russia, as well as the UK.

The group also has engineering laboratories and testing centres across the UK and Europe, where engineers carry out intensive research and develop into new technologies prior to market launch.

Around nine out of 10 cars worldwide have Denso components somewhere in them. You might expect some of the systems mentioned above, but some of the modern electrical components such as navigation units and ECUs you might not.