Dana Consolidates International Automotive Aftermarket Sales Operations
13 July 2000
Dana Consolidates International Automotive Aftermarket Sales OperationsTOLEDO, Ohio - Dana Corporation today announced that it is consolidating its Dana World Trade, BWD Automotive, Echlin, and Clevite International sales organizations, as well as two international distribution facilities, into one location in Miami, Fla. The move is the final step of a synergy plan encompassing the consolidation of several distribution points and the international sales management structure. As part of this consolidation, Dana World Trade plans to close its Maumee, Ohio, office by the end of September, relocating its division headquarters and consolidated sales, accounting, and marketing functions to the Miami location. Paula Schaff, vice president and general manager of Dana World Trade, said the synergies of the merger will help the group achieve financial targets while providing customers with a comprehensive, single-source point of contact. "The synergies accomplished by merging these international business units will enable Dana World Trade to meet important cost savings targets," Ms. Schaff said. "Ultimately, this consolidation will also help Dana to better support its customers by providing a 'one-stop shop' of quality products and well-known brands supported by some of the most dedicated and respected people in the international markets we serve." Ms. Schaff added that Dana people not relocating to Miami will be assisted in finding other positions within the company locally. A division of the Dana's Automotive Aftermarket Group, Dana World Trade is responsible for U.S. aftermarket exports and global trade of all Dana products. Its people are dedicated to the international sales and marketing of these products to the global vehicular, driveline, and fluid power markets. Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, the company operates some 330 major facilities in 32 countries and employs more than 82,000 people. The company reported sales of $13.2 billion in 1999.