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| DENSO International Australia Managing
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While not immune to the downturn in the global car market, DENSO International Australia has maintained its position as the leading supplier of automotive parts and supplies in Australia, where the company has operated for nearly 40 years.
“We operate in a mature and somewhat saturated automotive market here in Australia, yet we are striving to improve all areas of our business to take advantage of the opportunities we see,” says Managing Director Neil Kitamiya.
Based in Victoria, the DENSO Australia Group is made up of DENSO International Australia and Australian Automotive Air. Its facility produces air-conditioning systems and components, radiators, fan shrouds, air-intake systems, air cleaners, meter clusters, and fuel pump modules for the local and export markets.
Having received QS9001 and ISO14001 accreditation, DENSO has raised its investment in technical, training, and research and development facilities.
“DENSO is committed to Australia and we intend to effectively sustain our position. We are proud of our close ties to Toyota, GM Holden and Ford, and want to ensure that we are well positioned to serve our customers better in the future,” he says.
In November 2008, DENSO Australia Group won the Supplier of the Year award from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for the second straight year, a testament to its strong product development, competitive pricing and dedicated customer service.
“The quality of the products we supply is equal to the quality of the job we do in terms of support and service. While we are not immune to the current crisis, we are a strong player in Australia. We will maintain our positive mindset, and are confident we will see successful end results through our determination and target- driven performance,” he says.
“By maximizing our cost performance, and diversifying our sales revenue through initiatives that foster and develop our after-market products, and service areas, we are confident we will further our leading position in Australia,” he adds.
DENSO’s after-market range includes airconditioning spare parts, heavy-duty starter motors and alternators, spark plugs, fuel pumps, oxygen sensors, radiators and filters. It also extends into the non-automotive areas of portable spot air conditioning, bus air conditioning, robotics, and the rapidly growing field of bar code scanner and system solutions.
“DENSO is committed to this great country, and we are proud to live and work in Australia. By building on our successes, we will continue to be an important player within Australia’s automotive industry for many years to come,” he says.
www.denso.com.au
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