GKN Automotive in the news

GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH has leased over 5,200 m at Panattoni Park Offenbach for drive shaft storage, expanding its logistics capabilities near its existing production site.

GKN Automotive's global employee count is projected to be around 10,692 by March 2026, marking a 7.9% decrease from its 2023 headcount.

Dauch Corporation, formed by a merger, is focusing on supply chain synergies, cost reduction, and risk mitigation through strong supplier relationships amidst increased logistics demand and reduced capacity in the UK.

Dauch Corporation's Q1 sales nearly doubled to US$2.38bn following the Dowlais acquisition, leading to a net loss but improved adjusted EBITDA and raised full-year guidance.

Dowlais Group Limited, including GKN Automotive, reported slightly increased revenue and reduced operating losses in 2025, while transitioning to a private company after being acquired by Dauch Corporation, which led to higher interest costs and highlighted impairment risks.

Dowlais Group Limited, including GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, released its 2025 annual financial report detailing improved operating performance, a significant corporate structure change due to Dauch Corporation's acquisition, and increased financing costs following a credit rating downgrade.

The report analyzes the global automotive propeller shaft market's trends, key players, segmentation, and regional growth prospects through 2033.

Dauch Corporation finalized its acquisition of Dowlais Group, including GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, forming a leading driveline and metal forming supplier headquartered in Detroit.

American Axle & Manufacturing merged with Dowlais (GKN's parent) to form Dauch Corp., a $12B auto parts giant aiming for $300M in synergies and operational cuts.

Dauch Corporation has acquired Dowlais Group and its GKN subsidiaries, forming a unified automotive parts supplier with a global footprint and powertrain-agnostic offerings.

Dauch Corporation has merged Dowlais Group with GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy to form a unified driveline and metal forming supplier headquartered in Detroit.

Dauch Corporation completed its acquisition of Dowlais Group, bringing GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy under a single brand.

Dowlais Group merged with US-based Dauch Corporation in a £1.16bn deal to form a leading driveline and metal-forming supplier in the automotive sector.

American Axle & Manufacturing has rebranded as Dauch Corporation in anticipation of its acquisition of Dowlais Group, which owns GKN Automotive.

American Axle is acquiring Dowlais, owner of GKN Automotive, for $1.4 billion to enhance driveline capabilities and capture synergies amid EV market challenges.

China approved American Axle's $1.55 billion acquisition of Dowlais Group, owner of GKN Automotive, with conditions to ensure fair competition and market stability.

American Axle & Manufacturing got Chinese approval to acquire Dowlais Group, owner of GKN Automotive, in a $1.4B deal to expand its driveline and electrified powertrain business.

China approved American Axle's $1.55 billion acquisition of Dowlais Group, owner of GKN Automotive, with conditions to ensure fair market practices.

A North Carolina company bought the large, formerly GKN Driveline-owned auto plant, signaling a revival for the closed factory.

The automotive drive shaft market is growing steadily, driven by lightweight materials and EV demand, with Asia-Pacific leading and GKN Automotive among key players.