Company
GKN Automotive is a company that moves ideas forward.
We are the world’s largest supplier of driveline technologies to the automotive industry. Our engineering puts driveline innovation into series production. Our systems integration expertise and software calibration capabilities make us a strong and trusted partner for electrification, all-wheel drive programs and new vehicle concepts.
GKN Automotive at a glance
The only major Tier One supplier completely focused on automotive driveline technologies.
More than 50% of the 81 million new cars sold in 2018 contained GKN Automotive technology.
Leadership
GKN Automotive’s leadership team is responsible for the long-term success of the business, focusing on meeting strategic objectives in a sustainable and responsible manner.
Locations
A global network that delivers locally.
GKN’s global network of production and engineering centres gives the company a presence in 21 countries. Its 54 manufacturing facilities and 5 technology centres are strategically located to ensure customers benefit from local supply chains and world-class technical support.
Innovation
Heritage
GKN Automotive’s roots in the automotive industry go back to the 1930s when GKN first started to produce military vehicles, including Spitfires and tanks used in the D-Day landings.
Scaling up technologies to achieve their full potential in mass production, GKN ePowertrain’s history shapes our strategy for intelligent all-wheel drive systems and next-generation eDrive solutions.