Dana Ontario Facilities Honored for Environmental Excellence
Jun 10, 1999
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) announced its Long Manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, Mississauga, and Oakville, Ontario, were awarded Pollution Prevention Pledge Program (P4) certificates by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The P4 Program recognizes Ontario companies for their voluntary efforts in pollution prevention, reduction in toxic emissions and wastes, and the integration of environmental principles into business decision-making. The P4 certificates were given in recognition of the Long Manufacturing's environmental projects, which focused on the elimination of ozone depleting substances and dense non-aqueous phase liquids. These projects achieved results that exceed Ontario's legislative and regulatory requirements. Long Manufacturing is a division of Dana Fluid System Products, one of the core businesses of Dana's Engine Systems strategic business unit. "The achievements at Long Manufacturing are an excellent example of Dana's long-standing respect for the environment," said Allan Cameron, president of Dana's Fluid System Products. "The people of Long Manufacturing are setting the standards that other companies in Ontario will want to emulate." 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 and engine 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