Dana Expands Brazilian Site to House Growing Fluid Systems Operation

    DIADEMA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation
(NYSE: DCN) announced today it has expanded its operations in Diadema, Sao
Paulo, Brazil, to include a state-of-the-art fluid systems manufacturing
facility.  Dana has invested more than $2 million in moving its Brazilian
Fluid Systems Products Division to the newly renovated facility from its
previous location in Ribeirao Pires, Brazil.
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    The refurbished building is located on the same site as Dana Brazil's
Nakata steering and suspension operation, and was previously used by Nakata
for warehouse space.  At its new site, the Fluid System Products Division will
manufacture fuel rails, throttle bodies, oil pumps, water pumps, as well as
hoses and tubes for air conditioning systems and brake systems and hydraulics
for a variety of OEM customers.  In addition, the facility will produce
carburetors and mechanical fuel pumps for the aftermarket.
    Features of the updated building include an energy-generating station, a
pump production line with an elevated automation index, and some of the
world's most modern manufacturing equipment.  Dana moved approximately
800 people to the renovated building, which has 64,000 sq. feet (7,800 sq.
meters) of manufacturing space.  In addition to the manufacturing space, Dana
is constructing a nearby administration building with 6,500 sq. feet (600 sq.
meters).
    "We are committed to providing our global customers with technological
innovations and new-to-the-market fluid systems advancements," said Mike
Laisure, vice president of Dana's Fluid Systems Group. "This new facility in
Sao Paulo will help us to accomplish these goals."
    Dana's Fluid Systems Group provides components, modules, and systems to
engine and vehicle manufacturers worldwide.  The group consists of Dana's
Fluid System Products operations, Boston Weatherhead division, and Plumley
hose operations.
    Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest independent suppliers to
vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. Founded in 1904 and based in
Toledo, Ohio, the company operates some 320 major facilities in 33 countries
and employs more than 82,000 people. The company reported sales of
$13.2 billion in 1999. Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com .

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