Dana Corporation to Supply Severe Service and Regional Haul Axles to International Truck
Oct 24, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) announced today that its Commercial Vehicle Axle Division has been selected as the standard steer and drive axle supplier for International Truck's 7000 Series Severe Service and 8000 Series Regional Haul vehicle programs in North America. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "We are very pleased to have been selected as International's partner in this business segment," said Joe Magliochetti, Dana chairman and CEO. "Dana is proud to be a part of these exciting new vehicle programs and of our long- time relationship with International. We look forward to this new business opportunity and to further developing our relationship with this premier vehicle manufacturer." Dana will supply a new family of wide-track Spicer(R) steer axles and full families of single and tandem drive axles to International manufacturing facilities. The steer axles will be produced in Humboldt, Tenn.; and the drive axles will be produced in Hilliard, Ohio, and Henderson, Ky. Dana's Spicer axles and brakes are part of the Roadranger Drivetrain System, an unbeatable combination of the best products from Dana and Eaton Corporation, backed by the Roadrangers -- the most experienced, most expert, and most accessible drivetrain consultants in the business. For more information on Roadranger truck components, visit us on the Internet at http://www.roadranger.com . To talk to a Roadranger, dial 1-800-826-HELP (4357). In Mexico the number is 8-332-1515. Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems unit designs, manufactures, and markets front-steer, rear-drive, trailer, and auxiliary axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; brakes; suspensions; and provides related systems, modules, and services for the commercial vehicle market. Major components and modules are marketed under the Spicer brand name. Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of components, modules, and complete systems to global vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, the company operates some 300 major facilities in 34 countries and employs approximately 75,000 people. The company reported sales of $12.3 billion in 2000. Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com .
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