Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired_by_GKN_plc_in_2001
Acquired_by_Melrose_Industries_in_2018 |
| gptkbp:awards |
Various industry awards
|
| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Educational programs
Supports local communities Charitable contributions Employee volunteer programs |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Magna_International
gptkb:ZF_Friedrichshafen_AG gptkb:Bosch gptkb:Thyssenkrupp_AG |
| gptkbp:employees |
Approximately 60,000
|
| gptkbp:financials |
Profit margins
Revenue in billions Market capitalization |
| gptkbp:founded |
1759
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:George_King
|
| gptkbp:globalPresence |
Operations in multiple countries
Manufacturing facilities worldwide Sales offices in key markets |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
Redditch,_Worcestershire,_England
|
| gptkbp:history |
Acquired several companies over the years
Expanded into automotive and aerospace sectors Founded as a small ironworks Significant_player_in_the_UK_manufacturing_sector |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
GKN UK
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Aerospace
Automotive |
| gptkbp:innovation |
Focus on advanced manufacturing technologies
Investment in automation Development of lightweight materials Research in electric vehicle components |
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:Anne_Stevens
gptkb:Kevin_Cummings |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
Global market
|
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:GKN_plc
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Various automotive manufacturers
Various aerospace manufacturers |
| gptkbp:products |
Aerospace_components
Automotive_components |
| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
Invests in R&D
|
| gptkbp:services |
Engineering services
Manufacturing services |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:GKN_Driveline
gptkb:GKN_Aerospace gptkb:GKN_Powder_Metallurgy |
| gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives |
Energy efficiency programs
Recycling programs Focus on sustainability Reduction of carbon footprint |
| gptkbp:website |
www.gkn.com
|