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Dana Names Global Gasket Operations Victor Reinz

7 July 1998

Dana's Victor Reinz Name Reflects Global Strength in Gasket Manufacturing

    TOLEDO, Ohio, July 7 -- Dana Corporation
announced today that its gasket operations worldwide will be known as Victor
Reinz.
    With this change, the Victor Reinz name used in original equipment and
aftermarket advertising, packaging, and promotion will now be consistent
throughout the company's gasket manufacturing operations.
    Tom Dattilo, Dana vice president for sealing products and distribution,
said, the name change was made to better reflect Dana's global perspective and
take full advantage of the strength of the Victor Reinz(TM) brand name
worldwide.
    "The Victor Reinz name is one of the most respected names in the industry
-- whether in the United States or across the globe.  This move is
representative of the combined synergies of Dana's global sealing operations
and provides a consistent identity for our global customers," he said.  "In
fact, in combination with Plumley powertrain plastic and rubber products, Dana
provides full sealing systems and modules to global customers."
    Dana has 29 sealing operations and five technical centers in 11 countries.
In North America, Victor Reinz is headed by Vice President and General Manager
Keith Wilson.  In Europe, Victor Reinz is led by Vice President and General
Manager Heinz Eilks.  In South America, Victor Reinz is headed by General
Manager Ivan Bulcao.  The Plumley Division is led by General Manager Tom
Dalton.
    Victor Reinz is part of Dana's Engine Components Group.  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(TM) gaskets and
sealing products, Perfect Circle(TM) power cylinder components and heavy-duty
camshafts, Wix(TM) 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 truck, 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.  Dana's Internet
address is http://www.dana.com.