Dana
Dana Incorporated, the Maumee, Ohio drivetrain and e-propulsion supplier founded on the 1904 universal joint patent.
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Founded
1904
Headquarters
Maumee, Ohio, USA
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About Dana
Dana Incorporated, the Maumee, Ohio drivetrain and e-propulsion supplier founded on the 1904 universal joint patent.
History of Dana
Clarence Spicer patented the universal joint and founded Spicer Manufacturing in 1904; lawyer Charles Dana took control in 1914. The company survived a 2006 bankruptcy, exited non-core lines, and rebuilt around drivetrain and e-propulsion. Its product brands Spicer, Victor Reinz, Brevini, and GWB serve vehicles from pickups to mining trucks across more than 30 countries.
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