DENSO Celebrates 40 Years in Battle Creek with Major Housing Donation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – Global automotive supplier DENSO marked its 40th anniversary of manufacturing in Battle Creek with a significant $250,000 donation to the Battle Creek Housing Fund. The announcement was made during a celebration attended by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga, and local city officials, highlighting DENSO’s commitment to the community and its future. The funds will bolster the city’s ambitious housing initiative aimed at constructing or rehabilitating 1,000 homes by 2035.
The celebration also coincided with a recent $63 million investment in DENSO’s Battle Creek facility to retool production lines for electric vehicle components, underscoring the company’s role in Michigan’s green mobility transformation. Governor Whitmer noted the importance of aligning workforce infrastructure with local investments, ensuring that automotive professionals have access to vibrant, affordable living options as the state leads the nation in the evolution of next-generation automotive manufacturing.
