Clevite Engine Parts Chosen as Preferred Partner by Jasper Engines and Transmissions

Arbor, Michigan -- Mar 17, 2005 -- Clevite Engine Parts was named a Preferred Partner by Jasper Engines & Transmissions, one of the nation’s leading remanufacturers of engines and drive-train components, during Jasper’s 18th Annual Preferred Partners Banquet on March 9, 2005.

The Jasper Engines & Transmissions’ Preferred Partner award is presented annually to recognize the company’s Partners in Success. Recipients are nominated by a purchaser within the Jasper organization and are judged on quality, service, fill-rate, response time and billing/credit procedures.

Clevite Engine Parts was one of only seven Jasper vendors to be presented with the award. These seven recognized companies, Clevite Engine Parts included, make up one percent of Jasper’s total vendors. This marks the seventh straight year that Clevite Engine Parts has received this prestigious award.

“Our Preferred Partners truly represent the best of the best,” said Doug Bawel, president of Jasper Engines & Transmissions. “This prestigious award is going to just seven of our vendors to recognize their accomplishments in helping us produce the highest quality products for our customers.”

“Clevite Engine Parts is honored to receive this award for the seventh straight year -,” said Ted Hughes, marketing brand manager for Clevite Engine Parts. “A special thanks goes out to everyone at Clevite who is part of the Jasper team for their hard work and commitment.”

Clevite Engine Parts is part of Dana Corporation’s Automotive Systems Group. Clevite Engine Parts provides a wide scope of under-the-hood products for the global replacement parts market, including Clevite 77® engine bearings, Victor Reinz® gaskets, Perfect Circle® piston rings and Clevite engine parts. In addition, Clevite 77, Victor Reinz and Perfect Circle are exclusive NASCAR Performance Products. Clevite’s Internet address is www.engineparts.com.

Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in the world.  Dana is focused on being an essential partner to automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle customers, which collectively produce more than 60 million vehicles every year.  A leading supplier of axle, driveshaft, engine, frame, chassis, and transmission technologies, Dana employs 46,000 people in 28 countries.  The company is based in Toledo, Ohio, and reported sales of $9.1 billion in 2004.  Dana’s Internet address is: www.dana.com.