Dana Sells Forging Operation to Sypris Solutions
Jun 1, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Marion, Ohio, forging facility to Sypris Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: SYPR). As a result of the sale, Dana will record an after-tax loss of approximately $7 million (5 cents per share) in the second quarter of 2001. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The Marion facility was acquired in the company's 1998 acquisition of Eaton Corporation's heavy axle and brake business. The 258,000-square-foot facility produces fully machined axle shafts and a variety of forgings, such as ring gears and helical gears, for heavy-duty truck applications. The Marion facility employs approximately 220 people. Dana Commercial Vehicle Systems President Rick Clayton said, "Dana has realized tremendous synergies since we purchased the Eaton heavy axle and brake businesses. At this time, the forging operation no longer fits within our manufacturing strategies. The decision to sell this business is consistent with Dana's long-term strategy of growth through innovation in the global vehicular market, and is not a reflection on our people there or on the business opportunities for that operation." Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems Unit designs, manufactures, and markets steer axles, drive axles, trailer axles, auxiliary axles, driveshafts, steering shafts, brakes, and suspensions. Major components, systems, and modules are marketed under the Spicer(R) brand name. Dana's strategic alliance with Eaton Corp.'s Truck Components provides innovative drivetrain solutions under the Roadranger(TM) Drivetrain System. Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio the company operates 300 major facilities in 35 countries and employs more than 75,000 people. The company reported sales of $12.3 billion in 2000. Dana Corporation's Internet address is http://www.dana.com .
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