Dana Inc (www.dana.com) has been named Supplier of the Year by Blue Bird Corp, a leading designer and manufacturer of school buses.

As one of 450 production suppliers that work with Blue Bird, Dana earned this top honour by introducing new products that “align with Blue Bird’s commitment to safety, quality, durability and serviceability, while also exceeding on-time delivery goals, delivering cost-saving initiatives, and providing exceptional parts and service support”.

Dana supplies a complete range of drivetrain solutions, including Spicer medium- and heavy-duty single-drive axles, SPL Series driveshafts, and Spicer end yokes.

Mark Wallace, executive vice president of Dana and president of Dana Commercial Driveline Technologies, said: “For more than 25 years, Dana and Blue Bird have worked together to improve the safety, performance and efficiency of school buses.

"As a past recipient of several Outstanding Supplier awards from Blue Bird, Dana’s top position as 2017 Supplier of the Year is a testament to our strong relationship with this leading manufacturer.”

Founded in 1904, Dana employs nearly 29,000 people in 33 countries on six continents. The company reported sales of more than $5.8 billion in 2016.