Dana Manufacturing Facility Receives Nissan Quality Master Award

    FRANKLIN, Ky., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation's (NYSE: DCN) joint
venture operation in Franklin, Ky., Allied Ring Corporation, has received
Nissan's 1999 Quality Master Award.  Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation
U.S.A. presents this award annually to suppliers who achieve a score of 85 or
higher on a 100-point performance scale.
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    Nissan's rating is based on a comprehensive, year-long evaluation of
suppliers' performance.  The review includes quality, response time, cost-
reduction capability, design support, timely shipments, product performance
and complexity, warranty, and Nissan's own vehicle evaluation system.
    The Franklin facility is a joint venture between Dana's Perfect Circle
Division and the Riken Corporation of Japan. The facility supplies oil ring
expanders and consolidates and packs piston ring sets for Nissan's Altima, and
Frontier pickup truck.
    "Perfect Circle has made a commitment to continue to provide quality
products and service to Nissan," said Daniel Moody, vice president of engine
products for Dana's Engine Systems Group.  "We are very proud to receive this
award, which is a result of a continued effort to exceed our customers'
expectations."
    Dana's Engine Systems Group provides components, modules, and complete
systems solutions to engine builders worldwide.  The group's product lines
include Victor Reinz(R) gaskets and sealing products, Perfect Circle(R) piston
rings and engine parts, Glacier(R) Vandervell(R) engine bearings, and
powertrain components manufactured by Dana's Plumley Division.
    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 330 major facilities in 32 countries
and employs more than 84,000 people. The company reported sales of $13.2
billion in 1999. Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com .

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