Denton Is Home to a Vibrant Mix of Successful Companies

Denton is a sophisticated, cooperative community thriving in the pivotal northern apex of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Many successful companies have come to Denton for its advantages, such as its location at the merge of Interstate 35E and 35W, proximity to DFW International Airport and a skilled, abundant workforce.

Denton recognizes the importance of industry in community planning and the positive impact of industrial growth. Companies such as Peterbilt Motors Company, Jostens, Southwire/United Copper Industries, Acme Brick, ESAB/Victor Technologies and Sally Beauty have called Denton their corporate headquarters or primary manufacturing home for many years. They embrace Denton's attractive demographics and unique culture for their employees, clients and business.

CompanyIndustryEmployees
University of North TexasHigher Education8,891
Peterbilt Motors CompanyManufacturing2,000
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DentonHealthcare1,100
Texas Woman’s UniversityHigher Education1,077
Sally Beauty HoldingsDistribution1,000
Medical City DentonHealthcare799
Safran Electrical & PowerManufacturing571
Tetra PakManufacturing500
ESAB Welding & CuttingManufacturing405
Flowers Baking CompanyManufacturing375
Mayday ManufacturingManufacturing300
JostensManufacturing290
FastenalLogistics280
Aldi Distribution CenterLogistics230
Morrison Milling CompanyManufacturing230
Target Food Distribution CenterLogistics215

A full list of Denton’s major employers can be found here.