Spicer Nordiska Kardan

What Spicer Nordiska Kardan does

Spicer Nordiska Kardan AB is a Sweden-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), operating from a manufacturing site in Åmål, Sweden. The company specializes in designing and producing driveshafts for commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, heavy commercial applications) and off-highway vehicles (construction, agricultural, mining, and other off-road equipment). Its product set specifically addresses power transmission requirements in heavy-duty, rugged operating environments where durability and reliability are critical procurement criteria.

The entity operates as part of a two-company cluster in Åmål alongside its sister company Dana TM4 (Sweden) AB, which produces e-motors for commercial vehicles. This co-location allows the cluster to supply integrated mechanical and electrical powertrain components to commercial vehicle OEMs, aligning with Dana Incorporated's broader portfolio across Light Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Off-Highway, Industrial, and Aftermarket segments. As a B2B tier-one component supplier, Spicer Nordiska Kardan distributes through Dana's OEM supply chains and aftermarket channels rather than through direct customer-facing marketing. The company employs 101-250 people and was founded in 1904, with operations continuing as of the most recent data point, though the local website was undergoing reconstruction at time of collection.

Name

Spicer Nordiska Kardan

Legal name

Spicer Nordiska Kardan AB

Website

https://danasweden.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spicer Nordiska Kardan AB is a Sweden-based subsidiary of Dana Incorporated that manufactures driveshafts for commercial and off-highway vehicle OEMs, co-located in Åmål with Dana TM4's e-motor operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driveline Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Driveshaft manufacturing
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Off-highway driveline components
• OEM automotive suppliers
• Genuine spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Åmål

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Core offering

Spicer Nordiska Kardan AB is a Sweden-based manufacturer of Spicer branded driveshafts and related driveline components, including service kits and genuine replacement parts, supplied to commercial vehicle and off-highway equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers. The company operates as part of Dana Incorporated's global drivetrain and e-propulsion group, with its sister company Dana TM4 (Sweden) AB producing electric motors for electrified driveline applications.

Product overview

Spicer Nordiska Kardan is a company within Dana Incorporated's group located in Åmål, Sweden, operating as part of Dana's commercial and off-highway vehicle divisions. The company offers two core product lines: driveshafts (Spicer Nordiska Kardan) and e-motors (Dana TM4 Sweden AB) for commercial vehicles. Both products serve Dana's broader portfolio across Light Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Off-Highway, Industrial, and Aftermarket segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spicer Driveshafts Spicer brand driveshafts manufactured for commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment, designed to transmit power from the transmission to the drive axle in heavy-duty applications.
• Driveshaft Service Kits Service kits containing the necessary components for maintaining and servicing Spicer driveshafts in commercial vehicle and off-highway applications.
• Genuine Spicer Parts OEM-specification genuine replacement parts for Spicer driveshafts, supplied to the aftermarket for fleet maintenance and vehicle repair operations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dana TM4 (Sweden) ABcoreOthersDana TM4 (Sweden) AB is a sister company within the Dana group located in Åmål, Sweden, that delivers e-motors to commercial vehicles, complementing Spicer Nordiska Kardan's driveshaft products within the same manufacturing location.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BorgWarner: Major supplier of drivetrain and e-mobility solutions including e-axles, power electronics, and driveline components for commercial and off-highway vehicles. Directly comparable product overlap in commercial-vehicle electrification.
• American Axle & Manufacturing: Manufacturer of driveline and powertrain systems, including driveshafts, axles, and drivetrain components for light vehicles, commercial trucks, and off-highway applications. Direct competitor in commercial-vehicle and off-highway driveline content.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global technology company supplying driveline and chassis technology as well as e-mobility solutions for commercial vehicles and off-highway machinery. Directly competes in integrated e-powertrain modules for commercial trucks.
• Meritor (Cummins): Supplier of drivetrain, axle, and brake solutions for commercial trucks and trailers, now part of Cummins. Closely comparable in commercial-vehicle driveline content, including integrated axle and e-powertrain offerings.
• GKN Automotive: Global leader in automotive driveline technology including constant-velocity joints, driveshafts, and e-drive systems for passenger and commercial vehicles. Highly comparable as a driveshaft-focused Tier 1 serving both on-road and off-highway electrification programs.

Regional players

• PACCAR: Global commercial-vehicle OEM (Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF) with growing electrification programs. Relevant as a potential customer for Spicer Nordiska Kardan driveline content in commercial trucks, particularly given Dana's broader US OEM relationships.
• Volvo Group (Powertrain Operations): Major European commercial-vehicle OEM with in-house driveline and emerging e-powertrain capabilities. Relevant peer as both a potential customer for SNK driveshafts and a competing e-powertrain developer.

Broad incumbents

• Continental (Automotive Group): Diversified automotive supplier with significant presence in commercial-vehicle drivetrain electrification and electronic components. Competitor for commercial-vehicle OEM content but with a much broader portfolio.
• Dana Incorporated: Parent company of Spicer Nordiska Kardan; a global leader in drivetrain and motion-technology solutions across light vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-highway, industrial, and aftermarket. Most relevant because SNK's offering sits inside Dana's broader commercial/off-highway portfolio.
• Robert Bosch (Mobility Solutions): Global automotive supplier offering e-axles, electric motors, and powertrain electrification solutions for commercial vehicles. Overlaps with SNK in electrified commercial-vehicle driveline content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DanaInc_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DanaHoldingCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/DanaIncorporated
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dana-incorporated

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Spicer Nordiska Kardan