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Dana's EPIC Technical Group Honored by DaimlerChrysler

11 March 1999

Dana's EPIC Technical Group Honored by DaimlerChrysler

    ARCHBOLD, Ohio, March 11 /PRNewsire/ -- Dana Corporation's
EPIC Technical Group in Archbold, Ohio, has been awarded DaimlerChrysler's
Gold Pentastar Award of Excellence for the 1998 model year.  EPIC, a part of
Dana Engine Systems Group, supplies DaimlerChrysler with tubular and hose
assemblies, among other fluid systems products.
    This is the third consecutive year that the Archbold plant has received
this honor.  DaimlerChrysler recognizes manufacturing facilities for
outstanding performance, and receiving the Gold Pentastar Award of Excellence
places the EPIC Technical Group among DaimlerChrysler's highest rated
suppliers.
    "One of our strategic objectives is to achieve 'best supplier' status with
all of our customers," said Chuck Heine, president of the Dana Engine Systems
Group.  "The Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award is recognized throughout the
industry as a symbol representing the highest quality suppliers with the
highest level of performance.  We're proud of the achievement our people at
EPIC have made."
    Dana 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, fluid system
products and Plumley powertrain components.
    One of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers
and related aftermarkets, Dana Corporation was founded in 1904 and is based in
Toledo, Ohio.  The company operates some 330 major facilities in 32 countries
and employs more than 86,000 people.  Dana reported sales of $12.5 billion in
1998.  Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com.