Dana Corporation Announces New Global Director of Business Development for Trailer Products

Kalamazoo, Michigan -- Feb 07, 2005 -- Dana Corporation’s (NYSE:DCN) Commercial Vehicle Systems group announced today the appointment of Mike Schwanzl to global director of business development – trailer products.

Dana continues to expand its market offerings, which range from simple trailer axles and auxiliary axles for trucks to complete trailer modules including axles, suspensions, slider assemblies, and brakes. Schwanzl will be responsible for the continued growth of Dana’s commercial vehicle trailer products and systems business in North America, as well as fostering business development in Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific.

In this new assignment, Schwanzl will report to Frank Sheehan, vice president of sales, marketing, and product planning, Commercial Vehicle Systems.

During Schwanzl’s 26-year career with Dana, he has progressed through numerous positions with increasing levels of responsibility. Schwanzl’s most recent position was plant manager of Dana’s operation in Smyrna, Tenn. 

Dana’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group, part of the Heavy Vehicle Technologies and Systems Group, designs, manufactures, and markets front-steer, rear-drive, trailer, and auxiliary axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; 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.

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.

 

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