Dana Incorporated DAN

DAN Company Overview

Dana Incorporated is a U.S.-based supplier of drivetrain, sealing, thermal-management, and electrification technologies for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company operates primarily in the mobility and commercial vehicle industries, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers across light vehicles, commercial trucks, off-highway equipment, and industrial applications. Dana’s core revenue drivers include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, e-propulsion systems, thermal products, and sealing technologies used in both conventional and electrified vehicles.

The company traces its origins to 1904 as the Spicer Universal Joint Manufacturing Company, founded by Clarence Spicer. Over time, the business evolved through acquisitions and product expansion into a global drivetrain and mobility technology supplier. Dana adopted its current structure and strategic focus through decades of consolidation within the automotive supply chain and increasing investment in electrification technologies. The company is positioned as a diversified supplier with broad exposure to both internal combustion and electric vehicle platforms, giving it strategic relevance during the transition toward electrified mobility.