DENSO: High quality automotive technology and manufacturing

The industrial growth of the Bajio area attracts the confidence and investments of companies of the automotive sector (OEM), main reason why DENSO decided to install a plant in the city of Silao, Guanajuato, specifically in the industrial park Guanajuato Puerto Interior (GPI) in November of 2013.

According to Raul Saucedo, Director of DENSO Silao Plant, in this region most of its clients are located with their main operations centers; in response to one of the company's policies, which is to always be close to its customers, that is why the decision is made to install a plant in the central area of the country.

The products manufactured by DENSO Silao plant are diverse, ranging from air conditioning and heating units such as radiators, condensers and evaporators; until the manufacture of alternators and water tanks for the windshield wiper system.

"Some of our pillars are the quality and safety of the products we make for all customers, this is part of our competitive advantages, in addition, we design the products, from our NA Corporate office, "he said.

DENSO is a leading provider of advanced automotive technology, systems and components to the major automobile manufacturers. It is integrated by diverse business units; the Silao plant covers three of them: Thermal Systems Division, Electrical Division.

"The company has been growing in the variety of products we offer, in production lines and personnel. The market experience in the Bajio Region has been very satisfactory, we have seen how our operations have consolidated along with the professional growth of our people, "he said.

DENSO VALUE THE HUMAN TALENT

The company with Japanese origins started its operations with a staff of close to 300 people; currently, it is composed of around 1,700 employees.

The executive stressed that one of the characteristics of Mexican labor is always the quality and productivity of work. Through the proposals made by the employees themselves, DENSO seeks to continuously improve their processes day by day.

"Human Development is another pillar of the company to strengthen its operations. At DENSO México Silao plant we have a very consolidated staff training strategy, starting from the orientation courses and little by little we train them in the products and processes, within a theoretical and practical framework ", he mentioned.

He added that depending on the level of preparation and professionalization required by the profiles of the collaborators, specific training is offered, with a series of certifications in the processes and techniques in manufacturing or quality systems, where people have the opportunity to have trainings in plant and in some of the affiliates, both in Mexico and in other DENSO plants in the world.

Based on the philosophy of the company and our client requirement, DENSO Silao plant has a series of certifications based on three basic priorities: to preserve the safety and physical integrity of its employees and facilities, meet customer needs and have a harmony with the environment.

DENSO has accredited certifications at the Silao plant: OHSAS 18001, ISO TS 16949, OEA, CT-PAT, ISO 14001.

 CONSOLIDATES IN GUANAJUATO

Production volumes have been increasing as the plant grows in Silao, since its installation has increased up to six times.

DENSO Silao Plant supplies both, national and foreign markets; In the case of the export market, several countries are served with the vision of bringing products closer to the needs of customers.

"One of the main differentiators we have in this plant is that we are concerned about our workforce, so we can consolidate our investments and implement ideas for improvement with success. In the day to day, our processes and products are strengthened and are more competitive, which turns out to be an important factor to attract our customers, "he mentioned.

He explained that DENSO accelerates the globalization of its management, human resources and development, in order to maximize its strength of collaborators, seeking to satisfy local needs to earn the trust of customers and partners in the world.