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.
Company | Industry | Employees |
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University of North Texas | Higher Education | 8,891 |
Peterbilt Motors Company | Manufacturing | 2,000 |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Healthcare | 1,100 |
Texas Woman’s University | Higher Education | 1,077 |
Sally Beauty Holdings | Distribution | 1,000 |
Medical City Denton | Healthcare | 799 |
Safran Electrical & Power | Manufacturing | 571 |
Tetra Pak | Manufacturing | 500 |
ESAB Welding & Cutting | Manufacturing | 405 |
Flowers Baking Company | Manufacturing | 375 |
Mayday Manufacturing | Manufacturing | 300 |
Jostens | Manufacturing | 290 |
Fastenal | Logistics | 280 |
Aldi Distribution Center | Logistics | 230 |
Morrison Milling Company | Manufacturing | 230 |
Target Food Distribution Center | Logistics | 215 |
A full list of Denton’s major employers can be found here.