Dana Corporation to Locate Heavy Axle and Brake Offices, Engineering and Technology Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan

    KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN)
today announced plans to establish its Spicer Heavy Axle and Brake
headquarters and an engineering and technology center in Kalamazoo, Mich.
    Announced at a ceremony attended by Michigan Gov. John Engler, the project
will bring approximately 100 new jobs to the Kalamazoo area when the facility
opens, with plans for an additional 100 jobs through future expansion.
    The Spicer Heavy Axle and Brake operation is expected to open in late 1999
on an approximately 20-acre site in Texas Township.  Groundbreaking will take
place later this year.  The facility will initially employ approximately 200
people, including Heavy Axle and Brake people now located in Galesburg, Mich.,
as well as approximately 100 people from the Group's current location in Fort
Wayne, Ind.
    According to Heavy Truck Components Group Vice President Rick Clayton, the
new facility demonstrates Dana's commitment to growth and technology.
    "We're pleased at the prospect of bringing our Heavy Axle and Brake
leadership together under one roof," Clayton said.  "But what's really
exciting is the engineering and technology aspects of the facility.  The
Kalamazoo operation will support testing, design, and prototyping that is
vital to maintaining a leadership position in the global heavy axle market.
    "This announcement illustrates Dana's commitment to new technology and
development, as well as our confidence in the growth opportunities within the
Heavy Truck Components Group," he added.
    Clayton said the selection of Kalamazoo was the product of an intensive
six-month site selection process.  "A number of individuals and organizations
in the Greater Kalamazoo area were instrumental in putting together the
package that made this announcement possible," he said.  "Governor Engler and
the Michigan Jobs Commission, the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, local
economic development officials, our future neighbors at Kalamazoo Valley
Community College, and area residents were all extremely helpful throughout
the site selection process."
    The need for the new Heavy Axle facility was solidified with Dana's
Jan. 1, 1998, acquisition of Eaton Corporation's heavy axle and brake
business.  As part of the transaction, Dana acquired axle and brake technology
developed at Eaton's research and development facility in Galesburg, Mich.
    Spicer Heavy Axle and Brake is part of Dana's Heavy Truck Components
Group.  With approximately 5,500 people, the Group operates 25 facilities in
nine countries and currently includes four technology centers.
    Dana Corporation is a global leader in the engineering, manufacture, and
distribution of products and services for the automotive, engine, heavy truck,
off-highway, industrial, and leasing markets.  Founded in 1904 and based in
Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates facilities in 30 countries and employs more than
50,000 people.  The company reported record sales of $8.3 billion in 1997.
The Internet address for Dana's home page is www.dana.com.

SOURCE  Dana Corporation

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