Allison Transmission acquires Dana’s off-highway arm: Implications for Aluminum and Indiana’s industrial base

Drivetrain and propulsion systems manufacturer Dana Incorporated is selling its off-highway business to Allison Transmission for $2.7 billion, and it’s likely the scrap generation map for secondary aluminum is quietly being redrawn.

Auto parts have slipped into the background of headlines in today’s news cycles as tariffs have re-emerged into the foreground once again, but this is a major story that might miss the press otherwise.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.