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PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, after a thorough evaluation of its sustainability practices. The company scored 70, placing it in the top 92nd percentile among companies assessed …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 18, September 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its state-of-the-art aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000 square meters to meet growing demand in the aerospace industry. The facility will incorporate advanced digital processes, automation, and robotics, boosting production capacity for …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 2, August 2024
(IN BRIEF) Langley Holdings has acquired GKN Hydrogen, an Italian specialist in hydrogen storage and power-to-power technology, from Dowlais Group. GKN Hydrogen’s innovative technology stores hydrogen in a solid state at 16 times the density of compressed gas, maintaining efficiency …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 24, July 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace Engines Repair Solutions has expanded its global repair network, adding Leap-1A and Leap-1B Fan Blade repairs to its capabilities and attracting over 30 new customers in 2024. The Johor facility in Malaysia has delivered its 10,000th …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 24, July 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has committed £4 million to the Airbus-led Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) programme, a £15 million initiative focused on developing high-performance wing technologies and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. This partnership, which includes Cranfield University and the University …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 23, July 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has expanded its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, doubling its size with an 80,000-square-foot addition. This multi-million USD investment will boost the assembly of composite aerostructures and add electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) capabilities. The expansion is …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 22, April 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems in support of future fighter systems. The agreement, spanning two years with the possibility …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace collaborates with Marshall, Parker Meggitt, and several prestigious universities in the HyFIVE consortium, marking a significant milestone in establishing a robust cryogenic hydrogen systems supply chain for future aircraft. With a £40 million programme secured, supported …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 13, February 2024
(IN BRIEF) GKN Powder Metallurgy has achieved the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Rating, positioning the company in the top 1% globally for sustainability performance across its 27 manufacturing sites. Recognized for excellence in Labour & Human Rights, Environment, Ethics, and Sustainable …
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