Dana Group of Companies plc is a conglomerate in Nigeria. From its maiden advent in Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing in the mid-80′s, the Group diversified into bulk importation of Industrial Chemicals, affordable Pharmaceuticals and Surgicals, Commodities, Polyethylenes, Automobiles, Electronics and White Goods. In continuing with the Group’s philosophy of leading by example, the successful commissioning of a Plastics Plant for household products in the year 2000 was followed by the setting up of a Pharmaceutical Formulation Plant and a Table Water Bottling Plant in 2003.
The Group also forayed into Rice Milling too, using state-of-the-art food processing equipment from the world leaders in their fields. Dana Group also acquired Steel Rolling Mill in Katsina to produce debars and wire rods, which was a high point in 2006.
Dana is presently making wave with its United Vehicle Assembly Limited, an automobile assembly plat with the capacity to deliver 27,000 units annually.
The group has established itself as an integral part of the Nigerian economy with an integrated commercial, industrial and service-orientated organization, positioning itself as one of the leading business houses in Nigeria. The Group comprises of a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies with a manufacturing base, structured to give the Dana Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario.
Dana’s operations are carried out under these subsidiaries.
Dana Drugs Limited: a major player in the pharmaceutical industry.
Dana Motors Limited : , it is the sole distributor in Nigeria for the Kia brand of vehicles, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation, South Korea, one of the world’s fastest growing automobile companies. It has also been appointed as the regional training center (RTC) for the entire West Africa Region.
Dana Plast Limited: A state of the earth plastic finishing factory, first in Nigeria’s history to be awarded with Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS) certification by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and recognized as a benchmark for quality.
Dana Steel Mill: The mill produces re-enforcing and general-purpose steel from billets for construction. The installed capacity is 207,000 mts per annum.
Dana Cars and Services Limited: it is the sole distributor in Nigeria for the world famous Renault brand of vehicles, manufactured by Renault Corporation, France
Dana Rice: A major importer of rice into Nigeria
Dana Air: one of the airlines operating in Nigeria
