Dana
#4484
Rank
$1.73B
Marketcap
United States
Country
Mr. Timothy R. Kraus (Sr. VP & CFO)
Mr. James K. Kamsickas (Chairman, Pres & CEO)
Mr. Douglas H. Liedberg (SVP, Gen. Counsel, Corp. Sec. and Chief Compliance & Sustainability Officer)
Summary
History
In 1904, Clarence W. Spicer, engineer, inventor, and founder of the company, began manufacturing universal joints in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Also in 1904, the first C.W. Spicer "u-joints" were shipped to Corbin Motor Company in Connecticut.
In 1905, Spicer Universal Joint Manufacturing Company was incorporated.
In 1909, the company changed its name to Spicer Manufacturing Company.
In 1910, Spicer relocated to South Plainfield, New Jersey.
In 1914, Charles Dana joined the company.
In 1922, Spicer was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
In 1925, Spicer expanded internationally taking a holding in licensee in England, Hardy, renamed Hardy Spicer.
In 1946, Dana became president and treasurer, and the company was renamed the Dana Corporation. Spicer becomes the brand name for the company's driveline products.
In 1963, Dana acquired the Perfect Circle Company.
In 1972, Dana bought a 35% stake in Wolverhampton-based engineering company, Turner Manufacturing. The remaining shares were acquired a few years later.
In 2006, Dana filed for bankruptcy.
In 2007, Dana canceled 150 million shares of stock during their bankruptcy.
In 2018, Dana announced that it was buying a majority stake in TM4 Inc., a company specialized in electric powertrains, for C$165 million .
In 2019, Dana acquired privately held SME Group .
In March 2019, Dana purchased Drive Systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, including the Graziano Trasmissioni and Fairfield brands and VOCIS, a wholly owned electronic controls business located in the UK.
In August 2019, Dana acquired Nordresa Motors, Inc.
In 2020, Dana started using 3D printers at its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Maumee, Ohio to manufacture face shield components for use during the coronavirus pandemic.
In March 2021, Dana acquired Pi Innovo from Plymouth, Michigan.
Mission
Vision
Key Team
Mr. Antonio Valencia (Pres of Power Technologies & Global Electrification)
Mr. James D. Kellett (VP & Chief Accounting Officer)
Mr. Aziz S. Aghili (Exec. VP and Pres of Heavy Vehicle)
Mr. Christophe J. Dominiak (Sr. VP & CTO)
Mr. Matthew H. Fahnestock (VP & Chief Information Officer)
Mr. Craig Barber (Sr. Director of Investor Relations & Strategic Planning)
Ms. Maureen Pittenger (Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer)
Recognition and Awards
References
Mr. Timothy R. Kraus (Sr. VP & CFO)
Mr. James K. Kamsickas (Chairman, Pres & CEO)
Mr. Douglas H. Liedberg (SVP, Gen. Counsel, Corp. Sec. and Chief Compliance & Sustainability Officer)