Dana Holding Corporation is to open a new high-tech axle manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio. The site of the new Dana facility was previously home to Willys-Overland Motors, which developed the original Jeep, and is located less than three miles from FCA US LLC’s Toledo Assembly Complex. Dana plans to expand a recently constructed 100,000 square foot facility on the property to nearly 300,000 square feet.  Over the next few years, the company plans to invest approximately $70 million and employ more than 300 associates by 2020.

“Dana has remained committed to metropolitan Toledo, its home for nearly 90 years. In 2015, we strengthened our commitment to the area by consolidating numerous satellite offices in the region into our expanded World Headquarters and Technology Center in Maumee,” said James Kamsickas, Dana President and CEO. “The investment in this new manufacturing facility is another substantial example of Dana’s commitment to the city and our community. It is an honour for Dana to return manufacturing to the same historic site where Toledo’s automotive industry began more than 100 years ago.”

Beginning in late 2017, Dana plans to assemble enhanced versions of its industry-recognized Dana 30™ and Dana 44™ axles, which will deliver increased power density and performance in a smaller package.  Future axle programs and assembly lines are also possible.

Recently, Dana also announced that Sany Group has selected Spicer^® drivetrain components for the new, high-performance Sany SW405K 18.5 t wheel loader. Shown at Bauma 2016 and available commercially later this year, the Sany SW405K wheel loader will feature the Spicer TZL18 powershift transmission and Spicer 37R rigid planetary axles. The Sany SW405K wheel loader has been designed for end users in Europe and North America, meeting the requirements of EU Stage IV and US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. It offers high operating speeds and abundant power with a 180 kW DEUTZ TCD 7.8 L6 engine.