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Dana Takes Over Nordresa


Dana Takes Over Nordresa

Dana Inc. has recently unveiled the takeover of Nordresa Motors Inc., a well-known group of professionals specialized in development, manufacturing and selling of e-powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles (CVs). Details of the deal were kept confidential.


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According to Dana, this purchase is a major step forward in expansion of its E-mobility potential. Now, a wide range of Dana products (including e-motors, gearboxes, etc.) will be complemented by Nordresa’s patented battery-management solution, e-powertrain controls and solid integration experience required for delivery of fully-featured e-powertrain units.


James Kamsickas, CEO of Dana Inc.


James Kamsickas, the head of Dana, is absolutely sure that the knowledge of Nordresa professionals can be a real asset for Dana, thanks to which clients will get new sophisticated products, including 100%-implemented e-Axles, battery and powertrain controls, and much more. Dana’s business partners reached different levels of progress on their way to complete electrification journey, but Dana is determined to back them in this challenging endeavor and provide them with the most advanced tech solutions and insights for all car designs.


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The process of the powertrain conversion to 100% electric demands introduction of significant changes to a variety of components that are particularly adjusted for battery-electric solutions. Nordresa’s expertise and technical capacity in this field will allow Dana to provide more sophisticated products to its customers.


With more environmentally-friendly technologies gaining momentum in the automobile industry, especially in the sector of CVs, Nordresa has been looking for a reliable partner that would move their business initiatives to a new level. The partnership with Dana gives Nordresa global reach, a solid customer base and a wide range of opportunities in the field of E-mobility. Dana plans to actively apply rich experience in electrification accumulated by Nordresa, whose senior officials will also play important roles in Dana. Nordresa is based in Canada.

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