The City of Denton is home to many successful businesses. It’s a sophisticated, cooperative community thriving in a pivotal part of the major metropolis of Dallas/Fort Worth. Located at the merge of Interstate 35E and 35W, Denton provides access to the nation and (via its proximity to DFW International Airport) the world.
Denton recognizes the importance of industry in community planning and the positive impact of industrial growth. Companies such as Peterbilt Motors, Jostens, Southwire/United Copper Industries, Acme Brick, ESAB/Victor Technologies and Sally Beauty Company 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.
Major Private Employers
Company Name | Description | Employees |
Peterbilt Motors | Class 8, Medium Duty Trucks | 3,075 |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Healthcare | 1,076 |
Medical City - Denton | Healthcare | 950 |
Sally Beauty Company, Inc | Distribution of professional beauty supplies | 950 |
Safran Electrical & Power | Design and production of aeronautical electrical systems | 700 |
Flowers Baking Company | Bakery of Natures Own, Cobblestone Mill & Sun Beam breads | 480 |
Jostens, Inc. | High School, College, & Championship Ring Production | 450 |
ESAB Victor Technologies | Manufacture, assemble, and distribute gas cutting and welding apparatus and gas flow regulators | 450 |
Tetra Pak Materials, L.P. | Design, manufacture, sale/lease of liquid food packaging materials and processing systems | 425 |
Fastenal | Distribution of hardware and fasteners | 380 |
Mayday Manufacturing and Hi-Tech Metal Finishing | Precision machined aerospace components and metal processing | 371 |
Major Public Employers:
Company Name | Description | Employees |
University of North Texas | Higher Education | 4,614 |
Denton Independent School District | Education | 4,417 |
Texas Woman's University | Higher Education | 1,875 |
Denton State Supported Living Center | Provide services for people with Intellectual Disabilities | 1,700 |
Denton County | Management of Denton County | 1,681 |
City of Denton | Management of the City of Denton | 1,623 |
FEMA – Texas National Processing Service Center | National Processing Center for FEMA – Region 6 | 594 constant up to 1,100 |
Denton County MHMR | MHMR authority of Denton County | 393 |
Progressive Industries | Piece rate contract packaging, small assembly, re-work, cutting tubing, mail assembly, and product fulfillment | 240 |