Supplier portal
GKN Automotive is committed to developing a world-class supplier base that creates value and delivers excellence.
Dauch Corporation
Dauch Corporation
On February 3, 2026, GKN Automotive became part of Dauch Corporation. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.
Dauch Corporation (formerly AAM) and Dowlais Group (GKN) Combination Complete.pdf
Global partnerships
Stong relationships with our suppliers are vital in helping us develop the drive systems and technologies of the future.
We take great pride in our partnerships with suppliers, based on mutual value creation and sharing and growing business together in a sustainable way.
Our strategy
GKN Automotive's procurement strategy maximises value creation through excellence in innovation, new product and process development and operational performance
World-class quality and service
Best in class, sustainable economic performance
Excellence in new business acquisition and programme delivery
Value driven supplier partnerships
Supplier value proposal
At GKN Automotive, we are committed to creating value for our suppliers.
We offer:
A global, resilient, market leading partner
Business development opportunities
Long-term partnerships
In return, we expect:
World-class quality and logistics performance
Commitment to our mutual success
Competitiveness and financial resilience
Sustainability
At GKN Automotive, we believe that sustainable value creation requires fair and mutually beneficial relationships.
With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to:
Exceeding customer expectations
Protection of the environment
Best in class product and process development
Efficient use of natural resources
Training and developing our people
We expect the highest standards of business ethics and conduct from our suppliers, including a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption, respect for human rights and not using any form of child, forced, bonded or involuntary labour. We expect our suppliers to treat their employees and workers with dignity and respect, meet the highest standards of health and safety, engage in ethical sourcing practices and meet their legal obligations.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct explains our expectations of our suppliers do the right thing. It applies globally to all our suppliers, regardless of what they supply to us and irrespective of any conflicting local business practices or social customs. Compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct is a non-negotiable requirement of doing business with GKN Automotive.
Supplier Portals and Training material
Supplier portal links
iValua / DPS
To review the available training materials, please access the supplier portal within iValua / DPS. Training videos for the sourcing process and APQP functionalities can be found at the bottom of the Announcement menu on the Supplier home page.
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