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Dana's Perfect Circle Division Receives Toyota's Certificates of Achievement

14 May 1999

Dana's Perfect Circle Division Receives Toyota's Certificates of Achievement for Quality and Delivery

    RICHMOND, Ind., May 13 -- Dana Corporation's
Perfect Circle Division has been awarded two certificates of achievement from
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA).  Perfect Circle was honored
for providing Toyota with the highest standards in both quality and delivery.
    Perfect Circle was recognized for achieving a defect rate of only six
parts per million (PPM) versus the TMMNA target of 15 PPM, while also
maintaining 100 percent on-time delivery.  Perfect Circle supplies cylinder
liners for Toyota's Camry, Avalon, Solara, and Sienna minivan engines.
    "The Toyota liner project has been successful since its inception less
than two years ago," said Tom Neusiis, vice president and general manager of
Perfect Circle.  "Our Richmond liner facility has achieved this honor as a
result of exceptional teamwork with Toyota.  While we are pleased with our
1998 performance, we expect continuous improvement in 1999."
    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.
    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 86,000 people.  The company reported sales of $12.5
billion in 1998.  Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com.