Our technology and engineering are at the heart of vehicles and aircraft from the world's leading automotive, offhighway and aerospace manufacturers.
There are approximately 40,000 GKN people in more than 30 countries and every day we harness our global technology and manufacturing resources to supply the highest quality components, systems, structures and services.
When we fulfil the trust our customers place in us we can enrich our shareholders and support the communities of which we are a part. And because we care for the environment and the dignity and human rights of others we are all building a business which can be sustained by future generations.
Every stakeholder in a great company should expect nothing less. But those with a stake in GKN should expect more.
Expect more from the people of GKN.
Our values
Customers and quality

to provide excellent and continuously improving products and services to exceed our customers' expectations;
to be the best in class in terms of value through quality, technology, speed, performance and innovation;
to treat our suppliers fairly as an integral part of our total capability to serve our customers.
Enterprise and Innovation

to foster the spirit of enterprise;
to grow profitability by managing risk, being innovative and using initiative;
to move with speed in our business processes.
People

to inspire outstanding performance from teams and individuals and to recognise and appropriately reward achievement;
to encourage employees to fulfil their potential for the benefit of both themselves and the organisation;
to foster teamwork and individual achievement within a culture of empowerment and accountability;
to share knowledge and best practice across our companies to stimulate the creation of new business opportunities;
to provide equal opportunity irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion or ethnic origin;
to provide a safe working environment.
Community, environment and business ethics

to act with integrity at all times;
to comply with the regulatory framework applicable wherever we operate;
to meet standards of good corporate governance;
to play our part in safeguarding the environment;
to contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.