Dana's Industrias Serva Earns Prestigious Prince Philip Award
Jun 4, 1999
ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) announced today its Industrias Serva division received the Prince Philip Award for Business Excellence. Prince Philip presented this award on behalf of the Spanish government's Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Industry and Energy to the Dana division for its excellence in environmental industrial management. Industrias Serva was selected for its significant efforts to comply with the government's environmental regulations. Recently, the company achieved an 84 percent reduction in waste management by initiating such projects as substituting many of its raw materials with less waste-generating materials. Part of Dana's Engine Systems Group, Industrias Serva is one of the world's leading sealing system providers. In 1998, it was granted the environmental certification, ISO 14001, which endorses a company with high environmental priorities. Industrias Serva is one of the first hundred companies in Spain to earn this certification. "Designing for the environment has been a long-standing priority at Dana Corporation," said Heinz Eilks, vice president of sealing products for Dana's Engine Systems Group. "Industrias Serva is not only a pioneer in environmental industrial management but also is leading the way in terms of innovative total sealing solutions and technology." Dana Engine Systems Group provides components, modules, and complete systems solutions to engine builders worldwide. The group's product lines include Victor Reinz(R) gaskets and sealing products, Perfect Circle(R) piston rings and engine parts, Glacier(R) Vandervell(R) engine bearings, fluid system products, and Plumley powertrain components. Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, the company operates some 330 major facilities in 32 countries and employs more than 86,000 people. The company reported sales of $12.5 billion in 1998. Dana's Internet address is www.dana.com. SOURCE Dana Corporation Web site: http: //www.dana.com CONTACT: Chuck Van Rens of Dana, 419-891-2021