Who Owns Dana?
Dana is the master brand of Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), the Maumee, Ohio drivetrain supplier founded on Clarence Spicer's universal joint patent in 1904. It makes axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and e-propulsion systems for light vehicles, commercial trucks, and off-highway equipment.
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Who Owns Dana?
- Parent Company: Dana
- Ownership Type: Brand division
- Company Type: Privately Held
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dana | Dana | Brand division |
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History of Dana
- Founded: 1904
- Founders: Clarence Spicer
Clarence Spicer patented the universal joint and founded Spicer Manufacturing in 1904; lawyer Charles Dana took control in 1914 and renamed it Dana Corporation. After a 2006 bankruptcy and recovery, the company built its current mix of light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway drivetrain plus a growing e-propulsion business, with FY2024 revenue of about $10.3 billion and roughly 39,600 employees under CEO Bruce McDonald.
About Dana
Dana Incorporated, the Maumee, Ohio drivetrain and e-propulsion supplier founded on the 1904 universal joint patent.
- Founded: 1904
- Headquarters: Maumee, Ohio, USA
- Company Type: Privately Held
Where Is Dana Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Maumee, Ohio, USA
Dana Categories & Tags
Brands Owned by Dana
Conglomerates IndustrialBrevini
Owned by Dana
Dana's motion systems brand for industrial gearboxes and hydraulics, acquired in 2017.
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Conglomerates IndustrialGWB
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Dana's German heavy driveshaft brand serving steel, rail, and industrial applications.
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AutomotiveSpicer
Owned by Dana
Dana's flagship drivetrain product brand, named for founder Clarence Spicer and covering axles, driveshafts, and universal joints.
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AutomotiveVictor Reinz
Owned by Dana
Dana's German sealing technology brand, making gaskets and sealing systems for engines since 1920.
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- Dana Official Site �
- Dana Company Page � /companies/dana
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Competitors to Dana
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgwarner | USA | 1928 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Dana | USA | 1904 | Mass market | United states | All Genders |
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AutomotiveBorgWarner
Owned by BorgWarner Inc.
Corporate brand of BorgWarner Inc., the Auburn Hills automotive supplier of turbochargers, drivetrain systems, and EV propulsion components.
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AutomotiveSpicer
Owned by Dana
Dana's flagship drivetrain product brand, named for founder Clarence Spicer and covering axles, driveshafts, and universal joints.
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Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: Dana competes with 2 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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Autoliv is privately owned, unlike Dana which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Owned by BorgWarner Inc.
Corporate brand of BorgWarner Inc., the Auburn Hills automotive supplier of turbochargers, drivetrain systems, and EV propulsion components.
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Publicly Traded
BorgWarner operates independently without a large parent corporation.
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Cape Advanced Vehicles is privately owned, unlike Dana which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Lithuanian vehicle history company that generates VIN-based reports on used cars across 37 markets, operating as the private company CV Group.
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carVertical is privately owned, unlike Dana which is under a publicly traded parent company.
AutomotiveChampion
Owned by Tenneco Inc.
Tenneco's ignition aftermarket brand for spark plugs, founded in 1907 and among the oldest names in American automotive parts.
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Champion is privately owned, unlike Dana which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Owned by Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC
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Defender is privately owned, unlike Dana which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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