1st
August 2007 - Dana Corporation
to Supply SpicerŪ Axles to Renault Trucks
Dana Corporation announced today that it
has been selected to supply SpicerŪ rear beam axles for the new Renault
Mascott rear-wheel-drive vans and chassis-cab vehicles produced by
Renault Trucks.
Dana earned this new business by offering
axles that are lightweight and could be brought to market very quickly.
Features include a compact design for increased ground clearance and a
differential locking option for enhanced traction in hazardous
conditions.
"We are pleased that Renault Trucks has
chosen Dana technology for this important light commercial-vehicle
platform," said Michael J. Burns, Dana chairman and CEO. "Dana has a
proven history of expertise in the design and production of competitive
drivetrain solutions, and we are proud to apply our expertise for the
benefit of Renault Trucks."
Designed to increase end-user
productivity, the rear-wheel-drive Renault Mascott features some of the
lowest loading sills and highest payload capabilities on the market. The
vehicle also delivers higher torque and pick up, even at low engine
speeds.
SpicerŪ axles offer superior quality,
strength, and durability, contributing to higher vehicle payload and
operating capabilities.
"The rear beam axle is an integral
component in a drivetrain system, and an optimized design can offer
significant benefits that assist in providing competitive advantages to
our customers," said Tom Stone, president of Dana Traction Products.
"This program reinforces Dana's global reputation for robust axle
design."
About Dana Corporation
Dana is a world leader in the supply of
axles; driveshafts; and structural, sealing, and thermal-management
products; as well as genuine service parts.
The company's customer base includes
virtually every major vehicle and engine manufacturer in the global
automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets, which
collectively produce more than 65 million vehicles annually. Based in
Toledo, Ohio, the company's continuing operations employ approximately
35,000 people in 28 countries and reported 2006 sales of $8.5 billion,
with more than half of this revenue derived from outside the United
States. For more information, please visit
http://www.dana.com/.
Dana and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries
are operating under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as debtors in
possession. Information about the bankruptcy proceedings can be found at
http://www.dana.com/reorganization.
While Dana continues its reorganization
under Chapter 11, investments in its securities are highly speculative.
Although shares of Dana common stock continue to trade on the OTC
Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol "DCNAQ," the trading prices of
the shares may have little or no relationship to the actual recovery, if
any, by the holders under any eventual court-approved reorganization
plan. The opportunity for any recovery by holders of Dana common stock
under such reorganization plan is uncertain and shares of Dana common
stock may be cancelled without any compensation pursuant to such plan
Source: Dana Corporation Press
Release