GKN Automotive Acquired
Supplier Intelligence Card
Supplier Snapshot
- Core category
- Transmission & Driveline
- Country / headquarters
- United Kingdom · Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Manufacturing locations
- Pune, India · Rayong, Thailand · Legazpi, Spain · Lohmar, Germany
- Production-volume fit
- Mass market · Specialist / low volume
- Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 · IATF 16949:2016 · ISO 21434
- Programme / OEM evidence
- View programme evidence below
- Capacity / lead time
- Operates 47+ manufacturing sites across 21 countries; technology is present in approximately 45-50% of vehicles produced globally; Newton facility alone produces over 1.5 million units annually. · Varies by contract and OEM requirements
- Company / risk status
- AcquiredView risk access and details below
- Verification / data confidence
- Trayce Verified: Unverified — no published review
Data confidence: UNKNOWN
Why consider this supplier?
GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company specializing in advanced driveline systems and electric drive solutions. With a history spanning over 260 years, it serves approximately 90% of the world's major car manufacturers and is a pioneer in the transition to electric mobility.
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume
Ownership & Corporate History
Acquired; current owner not recorded.
Part of Dowlais Group, acquired by Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) on 3 February 2026.
Components & Manufacturing Capabilities
Components Offered
Constant Velocity Joints (CVJ), sideshafts, propshafts, electric drive modules (eDrive), torque management devices, differentials, power transfer units (PTU), rear drive modules (RDM), and front drive units (FDU).
Products & Services
Drive systems, sideshafts, propshafts, complete AWD systems, torque management devices, motorsport applications, specialist applications, and aftermarket components.
Key Technologies
R&D Focus
Development of high-efficiency 800V eDrive systems, decarbonization of manufacturing processes, advanced software for torque management, and weight reduction of driveline components.
Certifications
Automotive Programme Evidence
Recorded project examples, vehicle supply relationships and pipeline programmes appear here when available.
Capacity & Commercial Fit
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume
- Country / headquarters
- United Kingdom · Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Manufacturing locations
- Pune, India · Rayong, Thailand · Legazpi, Spain · Lohmar, Germany
- Service regions
- Europe · North America · South America · China · India · Asia Pacific
- Typical lead time
- Varies by contract and OEM requirements
- Production capacity
- Operates 47+ manufacturing sites across 21 countries; technology is present in approximately 45-50% of vehicles produced globally; Newton facility alone produces over 1.5 million units annually.
Only evidence-backed manufacturing locations are listed. Headquarters and service regions remain separate. Capacity and lead times are supplier-profile evidence and should be confirmed during qualification.
Target Markets
Capacity Updates
1 plant change tracked
Procurement Enquiry
Interested in working with GKN Automotive? Send a structured procurement or technical enquiry directly.
Risk & ESG
Company status: Acquired
Part of Dowlais Group, acquired by Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) on 3 February 2026.
Sustainability & ESG
- Net Zero carbon emissions target by 2045 (SBTi validated)
- MissionZero sustainability program
- Target of 50%+ renewable electricity usage by 2025
- Sustainable procurement with on-site ESG audits for suppliers
Sources & Verification
Trayce Verified
Unverified — no published review
Trayce Verified applies only to the dimensions shown as independently sourced below. It is separate from paid Enhanced Profiles and does not guarantee capacity, lead time or supplier suitability.
Company identity
Unknown — not reviewed
Manufacturing location
Unknown — not reviewed
Certifications
Unknown — not reviewed
Programme relationships
Unknown — not reviewed
Source counts describe profile citations, not independently verified checks. Certification review applies to the recorded dimension; individual certificates, capacity and lead times are not verified by this panel.
More company information
View CareersCareer Opportunities
GKN offers engineering and manufacturing careers across their UK sites, with particular growth in electric vehicle driveline technology.
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Platinum Rating (2025)
- EcoVadis Gold Rating (2024)
- Automotive News PACE Award winner
- Assembly Plant of the Year (Newton, NC - 2021)
- Founded
- 2001
- Employees
- ~ 24000
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