GKN Automotive

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:Melrose_Industries
Various companies in automotive sector
Merged with other companies over the years
gptkbp:awards Various industry awards
gptkbp:businessModel Focus on B2B relationships
gptkbp:certifications gptkb:ISO_9001
gptkbp:collaborations Joint ventures with technology firms
gptkbp:communityEngagement Local community programs
gptkbp:communityPartnerships Various global suppliers
Partnerships with tech companies
gptkbp:corporateSocialResponsibility Engages in CSR activities
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Promotes workplace diversity
gptkbp:customerBase Major automotive OEMs
gptkbp:customerFeedback Actively seeks customer feedback
gptkbp:customerSupport Comprehensive customer support services
gptkbp:employees Approximately 50,000
Comprehensive employee benefits package
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Focus on reducing environmental footprint
gptkbp:financialPerformance Strong financial growth
gptkbp:financials Invests in new technologies
Regular financial reporting
gptkbp:foot Manufacturing facilities worldwide
gptkbp:founded 1759
gptkbp:futurePlans Focus on sustainable mobility solutions
gptkbp:globalPresence Global expansion strategy
gptkbp:hasResearchInterest Conducts market research for innovation
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Redditch,_England
gptkbp:history Founded as a small ironworks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GKN Automotive
gptkbp:industry Automotive
gptkbp:innovation Advanced manufacturing technologies
gptkbp:keyPeople CEO:_Andrew_Reynolds_Smith
gptkbp:leadership Experienced leadership team
gptkbp:market Adapting to changing automotive trends
Leader in driveline technology
Europe,_North_America,_Asia
gptkbp:marketSegment Passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles
gptkbp:operatesIn Global
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:GKN_plc
gptkbp:partnerships Various automotive manufacturers
gptkbp:patentCitation Numerous patents in automotive technology
gptkbp:productLine Axles, driveshafts, and transmissions
gptkbp:productQuality High standards of product quality
gptkbp:products Driveline components
Focus on lightweight materials
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment Multiple_R&D_centers
gptkbp:revenue £10 billion (2020)
gptkbp:safety Adheres to global safety standards
gptkbp:services Engineering services
gptkbp:specialization Electric vehicle components
gptkbp:strategicGoals Expand electric vehicle market share
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:GKN_Driveline
gptkbp:supplyChain Efficient supply chain management practices
Global supply chain network
Innovative supply chain solutions
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Carbon reduction programs
gptkbp:technology Innovations in driveline technology
gptkbp:trainingPrograms Employee training and development programs
gptkbp:website www.gkn.com