TOKYO – KYOSAN DENSO Manufacturing Kentucky, DENSO Corp.’s subsidiary in Mt. Sterling, KY, plans to expand its 80,700 sq. ft. facility by adding 84,500 sq. ft. The $27.1 million investment will also create approximately 150 new jobs by 2010 (the plant current employs 280).
Due to the expansion, capital was increased $16 million last month.
“With this expansion, we will be able to increase our production of automotive fuel pump modules and their components, including fuel filters and flanges,” said president Shunichiro Hiromasa. “We aim to increase sales to $160 million by fiscal year 2010, from $74 million in fiscal year 2005.”
Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin in August and be completed by March 2007. Production should begin in June 2007.
KYOSAN DENSO assembles automotive fuel system components, fuel pump modules and on-board refueling vapor recovery valves for North American car manufacturers.