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Dana Named `Supplier of the Year' By John Deere

30 April 1998

Dana Named `Supplier of the Year' By John Deere

    MANCHESTER, Mo., April 30 -- Dana Corporation's Perfect
Circle Sealed Power Division, which supplies piston rings to John Deere from
its Manchester, MO, plant, has been named "1997 Supplier of the Year" by the
John Deere Engine Works.
    The award, the highest honor bestowed on a supplier by Deere, went to the
Dana plant as the result of participation in Deere's "Achieving Excellence
Program."  It was presented at a recent banquet honoring Deere's top suppliers
at Deere's facility in Dubuque, Iowa.
    "This award was the result of extraordinary performance in each of Deere's
Achieving Excellence measurables by the Manchester plant and by Dana
engineering and sales personnel," said Martin Schramm, Manager, Materials and
Supply for Deere.
    Schramm said Dana's performance included, "100% on time delivery.  Parts
are always here on-time, like clock work, with no follow up needed, with zero
parts per million defects."  He added that Deere has experienced no field
problems with Dana power cylinder products.  "The Quality and Production
people go beyond anything that is asked of them."
    "Deere and Dana engineers worked jointly to develop a new ring pack for
the 6081 engine that reduced cost and improved performance," added Schramm.
    "The production and quality people are assertive in contacting Deere and
discussing any item that could interrupt a smooth operation for both parties,"
he added.  "They have always been an upfront and trustworthy supplier.  Their
attitude of `we have a problem to resolve' demonstrates they are team
players."
    Certified as a QS-9000 facility since 1996, the Manchester plant
manufactures piston rings plus transmission rings and spacers for the heavy
duty, automotive, and industrial markets.  The facility also received a
"Partner Award" from both John Deere's Engine Works and Deere's Dubuque Works
for 1997.
    Another Dana Engine Components supplier, Victor Reinz, has also received a
Partner Award from Deere.

    Total Quality Program
    "We work constantly to produce superior products and customer support, and
we are pleased and gratified that John Deere has honored our achievement by
naming us Supplier of the Year," said Hugo Ferreira, Vice President of Dana's
Engine Components group.
    "This award is truly a tribute to our ongoing Total Quality program that
helps us design and produce superior piston rings of uniform high quality,
delivered on time, on budget, with outstanding customer support," Ferreira
said.  "Our people are proud that Perfect Circle Sealed Power Division's
piston rings are major contributors to the performance and reputation of John
Deere engines."

    Dana Engine Components
    The Perfect Circle Sealed Power division is part of Dana Engine
Components, one of Dana's global Strategic Business Units.
    Dana Engine Components provides advanced, synergistic, total systems
solutions to engine builders' parts design and sourcing, worldwide.  Dana
Engine Components combines the strengths and capabilities of Victor Reinz(R)
gaskets and sealing products, Perfect Circle(R) power cylinder components and
heavy duty camshafts, Wix(R) filtration products, and Plumley powertrain
components.
    Dana Corporation is a leader in engineering, manufacture, and
distribution of products and services for the automotive, engine, heavy track,
off-highway, industrial, and leasing markets.  Founded in 1904 and based in
Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates facilities in 30 countries and employs more than
50,000 people.  The company reported record sales of $8.3 billion in 1997.
The Internet address for Dana's home page is http://www.dana.com

SOURCE  Dana Corporation