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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 Manufacturing

    TOLEDO, 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.