1970 - Sankyo Electric entered into a technical alliance with Mitchell Corporation, and began producing compressors for passenger cars in 1970, which marked an entrance into the automotive market. With this new industry came a new corporate identity – Sanden.
Since the opening the first facility in Texas, in 1974, Sanden International (U.S.A.) has grown to include additional operations in Detroit, Mexico , and Wylie, Texas. With this significant investment, and more to come, Sanden is positioned for long-term service to our customers throughout North and South America. Sanden's compressor manufacturing operations take place at our headquarters in Wylie, Texas (just northeast of Dallas). Clutch components are manufactured at our Sanden Mexican a plant in Saltillo , Mexico. Sanden also has other manufacturing plants around the globe with additional capabilities. Our manufacturing facilities are a textbook example of state-of-the art processes, making the most of the abilities of both man and machine. As high-grade castings are machined to precise tolerances , every dimension is checked and rechecked. Each step of assembly is performed under rigorous quality-control standards. Our conscientious staff and modern quality methods ensure excellent out-the-door conformance.
