DANA

 DANA manufactures hydraulic electronics and a complete line of mechanical drives that meet the functional needs of mobile and stationary applications. DANA's hydraulic division, as a result of DANA's acquisition of the Brevini Fluid Power business. Brevini Fluid Power was founded in 2003 by the merger of several companies that have been active in the hydraulic industry for over 40 years. The challenge began in 1973 with the birth of SamHydraulik in 1973, followed by Hydr-APP in 1974. As Aron and Brevini Hydraulics became involved, the company continued to grow over the next few decades. It has expanded its product range through the acquisition of VPS in Bologna and OT OilTechnology in Parma. In 2009, BPE's major acquisition enabled Brevini Fluid Power to start providing electronic controls to its customers. DANA is headquartered in Reggio Emilia, with production operations in Europe and China and direct operations within the scope through its service and assembly centers to ensure close contact with customers.