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June 2012
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In 1983, Axles India Ltd. (AIL),
a joint venture of TVS Group’s
Wheels India, Sundaram Finance
Group and Dana, was set up. The
commercial vehicle axle business
of AIL was subsequently taken
over by Dana in 2011. In 1993, an-
other venture, Spicer India Ltd., was
floated jointly by Dana and Anand
Automotive Ltd. to manufacture ax-
les, driveshafts and universal joints
in which Dana holds more than 74
per cent share. Dana is reaffirming
its commitment to the Indian mar-
ket by bringing in new products of
advanced technology and better fea-
tures.
Mr. B.D. Singh, Managing Di-
rector, Dana India Pvt. Ltd., said:
“We have some new design features
on our CV axles. We are talking to
OEM customers as to how we could
add value to them in terms of fuel
economy, comfort, NVH, driveline
performance and cost-competitive-
ness. With advanced features, solu-
tions and technology for new OEMs
and trucks, our products are working
Dana India Pvt. Ltd. is vigorously working towards
expanding its product range by introducing items
such as the two-speed axle in the Indian market.
Dana is indeed a world leader in the supply of
driveline products (axles and driveshafts), power
technologies (sealing and thermal-management
products), and genuine service parts for light and
heavy trucks.
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