Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of components, modules, and complete systems to global vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. Founded in 1904, and based in Toledo, Ohio, the company employs more than 60,000 people around the world. The company reported sales of $9.5 billion in 2002. Dana's Internet address is www.dana.com.

Dana's Heavy Vehicle Technology Center is the research and development center for two global Dana units; Commercial Vehicle Systems and Off-Highway Systems.

The Commercial Vehicle Systems unit designs, manufactures, and markets front-steer, rear-drive, trailer, and auxiliary axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; brakes; suspensions; and related systems, modules, and services for the commercial vehicle market. Major components and modules are marketed under the Spicer® brand name. Dana's strategic marketing alliance with Eaton Corporation's Truck Components group provides innovative drivetrain systems under the Roadranger® brand name.

The Off-Highway Systems unit serves 30 countries and more than 1,000 vehicle assembly and manufacturing facilities, as well as has two global distribution centers and over 30 authorized service center locations, serving more than 100 countries. Equipment OEMs supplied are those in construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, material handling, specialty chassis, outdoor power equipment, leisure/utility vehicles, and various industrial markets.

Learn more about the Dana Corporation Heavy Vehicle Technology Center by visiting their website at http://www.dana.com.

"Since opening our world-class research center in 2000, Dana has greatly enjoyed the positive responses from visitors and employees as a result of the beautiful location in The Groves. Our neighbors, the Bronson Lifestyle Improvement and Research Center and M-TEC, have continued The Groves' commitment to research, education, state of the art technology, and wellness in Southwest Michigan."    

-Greg DiMarco, General Manager, Dana Commercial Vehicle Systems Division

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