Dana's Pacer Brake Systems Facility Receives Award for Manufacturing
20 June 2000
Dana's Pacer Brake Systems Facility Receives Florida Governor's Sterling Quality Achievement Award for ManufacturingTOLEDO, Ohio - Dana Corporation's Pacer Brake Systems facility in Pensacola has received the Florida Governor's Sterling Quality Achievement Award in the manufacturing category. The award is designed "to promote, encourage, and recognize excellence based on the principles of leadership, employee involvement, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement." Pacer Brake Systems, a manufacturer of hydraulic brake hose, is a facility within the Preferred Technical Group, one of the businesses of Dana's Fluid Systems strategic business unit. Michael Morrison, Pacer's plant manager, accepted the award at a ceremony held in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. "We view the criteria for this award as very important to the heart of our business, and we have always strived to excel in these areas," said Grant Beard, general manager of Dana's Preferred Technical Group. "We are very proud that the state of Florida has acknowledged Pacer Brake Systems in the manufacturing category." Dana's Fluid Systems Group provides components, modules, and systems to engine and vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The group consists of Dana's Fluid System Products operations, Boston Weatherhead division, and Plumley hose operations. 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 320 major facilities in 32 countries and employs more than 82,000 people. The company reported sales of $13.2 billion in 1999.