Dana's Perfect Circle Facility Earns Indiana Environmental Award
May 24, 2001
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation's (NYSE: DCN) Perfect Circle Division Richmond Liner Foundry has earned the Indiana Governor's Award for Excellence in Recycling. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The facility earned the honor for its determination in finding an innovative approach to turning a non-hazardous waste material -- quenched cupola slag -- into a resource. The slag material is now being used by an Ohio cement producer as a substitute raw material in the manufacturing of cement. Since the program began in March of 1999, 64 million pounds of cupola slag have been recycled, saving the company more than $100,000 per year in landfill costs. "I am very proud of the efforts of our people," said Tom Bryant, plant manager of the Richmond Liner Foundry. "We contacted nearly 40 companies in the industry, before finding a suitable recycling application for this material." Dan Moody, vice president of Dana's Engine Products Group, said, "This type of innovative thinking is good for Dana and good for the environment. Their determination and creativity is truly an example of the 'People Finding a Better Way.'" Lori F. Kaplan, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, said, "I am pleased to honor the extraordinary efforts of these recipients to reduce, reuse and recycle. This project is an excellent example of how individuals, businesses and local governments can work together to provide Hoosiers with a cleaner place to live." 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 35 countries and employs more than 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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