GKN

GKN Limited is a global engineering company that designs and manufactures systems and components for the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Its Aerospace division produces airframe structures, commercial engine components, and various aircraft systems, alongside aftermarket services. In the automotive sector, the Driveline division offers solutions such as electric driveline systems, CV joint systems, and driveline services. The Powder Metallurgy division specializes in metal injection molded components and metal powders used across diverse industries, including automotive and renewable energy. GKN also supplies titanium-based alloys and develops wheels and structural products for agriculture, construction, and off-highway machinery. With approximately 50,000 employees in over 30 countries, GKN emphasizes quality and innovation in its offerings. The company, incorporated in 2001 and headquartered in Redditch, UK, operates as a subsidiary of Melrose Industries PLC.

Bob Saunders

CEO

Past deals in Mechanical Engineering

Stromag

Acquisition in 2011
Stromag AG specializes in the manufacturing of mechanical drive technologies for the capital goods industries, operating both in Germany and internationally. Its product portfolio includes couplings, hydraulically and pneumatically actuated brakes, multi-plate systems, gear-cam limit switches, and disc brakes designed for wind turbine generators and various industrial applications. The company also offers integrated solutions such as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic packages, along with synchronization clutches and components like friction linings and steel discs for use in clutches and brakes across a range of vehicles, conveyor systems, and maritime applications. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Stromag provides maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and training services. It serves diverse markets, including crane technology, wind energy, metal processing, off-highway vehicles, and general machinery. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Unna, Germany, Stromag has a global presence, with locations across Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, Latin America, and North America.

GKN Aerospace Monitor

Acquisition in 2006
GKN Aerospace Monitor, Inc. provides engineered subsystems and components to aerospace, defense, and space industries.
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