Dana Brake and Chassis Receives Federated Vendor of the Year Award

Henry, IL -- Jun 01, 2004 -- Dana Brake and Chassis announces that it received a 2003 Federated Auto Parts Vendor of the Year award during the recent Federated National Meeting, held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts, presented the Vendor of the Year award to Mark Szabad, director of sales to Federated, and Charlie Westmoreland, senior vice president of sales.

“Receiving the Federated Vendor of the Year award is a tremendous honor for our company,” said Szabad. “We are dedicated to providing the best overall value for our customers, from sales and service, to marketing and shipping. This award just further strengthens our partnership with Federated.”

The Federated Vendor of the Year award is presented annually to those suppliers who provide the best overall service to the Federated membership. The award recognizes dedication to excellence in the areas of leadership, marketing, training and sales support. Federated Auto Parts is one of the largest auto parts distribution groups in the country with over 3,800 stores nationwide.

Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicles.  Delivering on a century of innovation, the company's continuing operations employ approximately 45,000 people worldwide dedicated to advancing the science of mobility.  Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates technology, manufacturing, and customer-service facilities in 30 countries. Sales from continuing operations totaled $7.9 billion in 2003.