What do GKN do?

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 40 manufacturing locations in 13 countries, we serve more than 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.

Who owns GKN Aerospace?

Melrose IndustriesGKN / Parent organization

In 2018 Melrose Industries acquired GKN. Today, GKN Aerospace employs over 15,000 people in over 13 countries and serves the world’s leading aircraft and aero-engine manufacturers. Its rich and varied history has created a company with a unique reputation for quality and innovation.

What do GKN Aerospace make?

GKN Aerospace is a leading global tier one supplier of airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, transparencies, and aftermarket services.

What is GKN Aerospace known for?

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components.

Is GKN a good company?

Is GKN Aerospace a good company to work for? GKN Aerospace has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 358 reviews left anonymously by employees. 63% of employees would recommend working at GKN Aerospace to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business.

Who is the CEO of GKN?

Anne L. Stevens (Jan 11, 2018–)
Hans Büthker (Jan 1, 2018–)
GKN/CEO

Is GKN a British company?

GKN Ltd is a British multinational automotive and aerospace components business headquartered in Redditch, Worcestershire. It is a long-running business known for many decades as Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds. It can trace its origins back to 1759 and the birth of the Industrial Revolution. John Lysaght and Co.

Is GKN a good company to work for?

Is GKN Aerospace a good company to work for? GKN Aerospace has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 363 reviews left anonymously by employees. 63% of employees would recommend working at GKN Aerospace to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business.

Who bought GKN?

Birmingham MP Jack Dromey (Lab Erdington) is pushing the Government to reclaim the cash from investment firm Melrose Industries, who bought GKN for £8.1 billion in 2018.

Is GKN Aerospace a good company to work for?

Is GKN Aerospace a good company to work for? GKN Aerospace has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 360 reviews left anonymously by employees. 63% of employees would recommend working at GKN Aerospace to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business.

What is it like working for GKN?

GKN is an ever changing company with positive moves to streamline the business in all areas. Enjoyable job with great team members. Fast paced business. Thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Team leader.

What does GKN Automotive make?

automotive drive line systems
GKN Plc manufactures automotive drive line systems and engineered products. It operates in four divisions Aerospace, Driveline, Powder Metallurgy, and Land Systems.

Is GKN publicly traded?

GKN trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol “GKNLY.”

What kind of company is GKN?

multinational automotive and aerospace components
GKN Ltd is a British multinational automotive and aerospace components business headquartered in Redditch, Worcestershire. It is a long-running business known for many decades as Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds. It can trace its origins back to 1759 and the birth of the Industrial Revolution. John Lysaght and Co.

Is GKN part of Boeing?

GKN Aerospace and Boeing extend partnership on significant military aircraft contracts. GKN Aerospace has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Boeing [NYSE:BA] to solidify a continued working partnership until 2023.

Does GKN Aerospace drug test?

Yes. Drug test for new hires & had started random drug tests.

Did Melrose sell GKN?

Melrose’s acquisition of the GKN aerospace business was controversial because of its interests in defence programmes. Melrose gave ministers commitments that it would not dispose of the business before 2023 and a sale to a third party of UK defence technology also would prove problematic.

Who owns GKN Powder Metallurgy?

Melrose Industries
GKN

Type	limited company
Owner	Melrose Industries
Number of employees	58,000 (2017)
Divisions	GKN Driveline, GKN Aerospace, GKN Land Systems, GKN Powder Metallurgy
Website	www.gkn.com

Why is GKN closing?

Louis plant is closing by the end of 2023. GKN communications person, Wesley Bates, said the company made the decision because the plant is “not profitable.” In a statement Bates said: GKN Aerospace has made the difficult decision to announce the closure of its St. Louis site.

Is GKN Aerospace closing?

GKN Aerospace recently announced plans to completely shut down this facility by the end of 2023, with layoffs commencing in mid-2022. Workers at the facility, many of whom are U.S. military veterans, have devoted their lives to proudly producing world-class aerospace components.

Where is GKN located on the Isle of Wight?

The Isle of Wight MP believes this is a concerning development for GKN and for its operation on the Island. GKN is located in over 30 countries, and includes manufacturing operations in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Where is GKN Aerospace located?

GKN Aerospace also has three additive manufacturing centres of excellences in Europe, in Filton, Bristol, in the UK; Trollhättan in Sweden; and in Papendrecht, The Netherlands. Since 2000, GKN Aerospace has invested more than £500m in research and development projects in the UK alone. Visit GKN Aerospace Europe.

Where are the GKN products made?

GKN is located in over 30 countries, and includes manufacturing operations in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Why is GKN so important to East Cowes?

Local councillor says as the largest employer in East Cowes, GKN’s continued presence is “vitally important”, not only to local economy, but also to the education of young people and the local communities.