GKN
GKN Limited is a global engineering company headquartered in Redditch, United Kingdom, that operates in various sectors including aerospace, driveline, and powder metallurgy. Its Aerospace division specializes in manufacturing airframe structures, commercial engine components, and aircraft systems, alongside providing aftermarket and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) services. The Driveline division focuses on electric driveline solutions, vehicle architecture, and integration services, as well as all-wheel drive and CV joint systems. GKN's Powder Metallurgy division produces metal injection molded components, metal powders, and filters for diverse applications across automotive, renewable energy, and medical engineering sectors. Additionally, the company develops and supplies wheels and structural products for agriculture, construction, and off-highway machinery, including hubs and spindles. With approximately 50,000 employees across more than 30 countries, GKN leverages its extensive technology and manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality systems, structures, components, and services to its clients.
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9 past transactions
Tozmetal Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS
Acquisition in 2017
Tozmetal Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS manufactures fabricated metal products.
Fokker Technologies
Acquisition in 2015
Fokker Technologies is a prominent global aerospace specialist based in the Netherlands, focusing on the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered aircraft systems. The company provides a range of products, including aerostructures, aircraft engines, and landing gears, tailored to meet the needs of aircraft manufacturers. In addition to manufacturing, Fokker Technologies offers maintenance and technical services to support aircraft fleets throughout their operational life. Its unique capability to approach aircraft systems design from the perspective of an aircraft manufacturer allows Fokker to understand the aircraft and its operations comprehensively, ensuring the delivery of smart, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for its clients.
GKN Hybrid Power
Acquisition in 2014
GKN Hybrid Power Limited develops and manufactures composite flywheels for use in energy recovery systems in automobiles.
Volvo Aero
Acquisition in 2012
Volvo Aero operates as an aircraft and rocket engine manufacturer. In 2012,Volvo Aero was acquired by GKN, becoming GKN Aerospace Engine Systems.
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
Acquisition in 2006
GKN Aerospace is a manufacturer specializing in advanced aerospace systems and components for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. The company develops and supplies engineered subsystems, including smart engine systems designed to enhance aircraft performance and fuel efficiency. Utilizing lightweight materials such as thermoplastic composites and fiber metal laminates, GKN Aerospace's products aim to reduce emissions and overall weight, thereby improving passenger comfort and operational effectiveness for its clients. Through its innovative approach, GKN Aerospace plays a critical role in advancing technology within the aircraft industry.
GKN Driveline Torque Technology KK
Acquisition in 2002
GKN Driveline Torque Technology KK manufactures and markets automotive parts as well as parts for aircraft, agricultural machinery, and construction machinery.
Astech
Acquisition in 2002
ASTECH provides lightweight, high-strength, heat resistant and noise suppression superalloy honeycomb structures for commercial and military aircraft.
Silicon Bandwidth
Series B in 2002
Silicon Bandwidth, Inc. is a highly innovative, fabless semiconductor company serving the high-performance, high-speed optoelectronic and semiconductor interconnect markets with product platforms that vastly increase performance and reduce costs.
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