# DENSO invests $100M in expansion of Athens, Tennessee facility

DENSO announced a $100 million expansion of its manufacturing operations in Athens, Tennessee, adding 54,560 square feet of new production space and creating 200 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-10-24
- Where: Athens, Tennessee, United States
- Value: $100.0M
- Jobs: 200
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 54,560 sq ft
- Products: airbags, radar systems, communication equipment, engine components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [DENSO](https://endata.com/companies/2901.md)

## Sources

- [wbir.com](https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/athens-auto-supplier-expands-adds-200-jobs/51-f9b919ee-338d-40f6-ae17-b59ddbbc3d7e), 2024-10-24: "This expansion underscores that the state with the workers will win every time."
- [chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/10/24/494512/DENSO-Announces-Expansion-Of-Auto.aspx), 2024-10-24: "DENSO will add 200 jobs at its Athens location and invest $100 million through the project"
- [dailypostathenian.com](https://www.dailypostathenian.com/news/article_cc288da8-9238-11ef-a669-17a9e0811851.html), 2024-10-25: "This expansion will cover two areas: a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) production line and a line of electronics products for vehicles."
- [aftermarketnews.com](https://www.aftermarketnews.com/denso-expand-tennessee/), 2024-10-25: "DENSO said it will add 200 jobs at its Athens location and invest $100 million in the project."
- [areadevelopment.com](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/11-2-2024/denso-athens-tennessee.shtml), 2024-11-02: "As a company that’s proud to call Athens home for nearly 30 years, this day opens another chapter in how we strive to provide great career opportunities locally while contributing to greener and safer mobility across North America."

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