DENSO to consolidate operations in Asia and Oceania

DENSO Corporation has announced that it will consolidate DENSO International Asia Pte. Ltd. (DIAS), its Singapore-based regional headquarters for the Asia and Oceania region, and DENSO International Singapore Pte. Ltd. (DISP), DENSO's Singapore-based subsidiary that is responsible for sales of aftermarket products in the Asia and Oceania and Middle East regions. The consolidation is meant to enhance the company's business operations and make it more competitivve with other organizations.

"We aim to enhance the efficiency of our business operations and strengthen our competitiveness under the new business organization," says Yoshikazu Makino, president of DIAS and DENSO managing officer.

The consolidated company, DIAS, will oversee operations, including finance and distribution for DENSO group companies in Asia and Oceania, and aftermarket sales operations in the Asia and Oceania and Middle East regions.

DENSO also announced that on April 1, DENSO International Asia Co., Ltd. (DIAT), established in Thailand in February 2007 with 100 percent ownership by DIAS, will oversee and provide support in areas including accounting, procurement, human resources, and production for DENSO group companies in Asia and Oceania, and conduct research and development activities.

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