GKN PLC (MELROSE INDUSTRIES PLC)

GKN PLC (MELROSE INDUSTRIES PLC) Overview

GKN Plc. GKN plc (GKN) is a global engineering business company serving the automotive, aerospace and off-highway manufacturers. The Company operates in four primary areas: Automotive, Powder Metallurgy, Aerospace and OffHighway. GKN is a primary supplier of automotive driveline components and systems. The Company is a manufacturer of sintered components and a producer of metal powder in North America. GKN is engaged in the design and manufacture of advanced composites, transparencies and metal aerostructures. GKN designs and manufactures a portfolio of products for off-highway vehicles positions in the supply of power takeoff shafts and wheels. On January 5, 2009, the Company acquired the trade and assets of the wing component manufacturing and assembly operation of Airbus UK, which is located on the Airbus Filton site

Strategy

GKN Automotive strategies to focus on electrification and e-drive solutions, including electric drivetrains, e-motors, and power electronics, to support the transition to electric vehicles and capitalize on the growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. GKN Automotive can innovate in lightweighting solutions and vehicle dynamics technologies, including advanced materials, chassis systems, and active suspension systems, to enhance vehicle performance, handling, and fuel efficiency while meeting regulatory requirements

Company Snapshot

$8,071.8M

Revenue

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Strong dealer community
Automation of activities brought consistency of quality to Gkn Plc products and has enabled the company to scale up and scale down based on the demand conditions in the market
Distribution Network and sales Network is strong
Over 50,000 people are employed with the company
Experienced Professionals in the following fields: GKN Driveline, GKN Aerospace, GKN Land Systems, GKN Powder Metallurgy

Weaknesses

Limited success outside core business
Need more investment in new technologies
Intense Competition means limited market share growth
The company has to invest a lot means lesser margins

Opportunities

The new taxation policy can significantly impact the way of doing business and can open new opportunity for established players such as Gkn Plc to increase its profitability.
New environmental policies
Growing Demand
Global Market can be tapped
New Acquisitions of smaller companies can strengthen its position

Threats

Intense competition
Shortage of skilled workforce in the certain global market represents a threat to steady growth of profits for Gkn Plc in those markets.
Fluctuating economic scenario can increase costs
Unfavorable market conditions
Restrictive govt and global policies

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
March 2019	Product Development	GKN PLC developed eTwinster, world's-first 2-speed torque-vectoring BEV transmission.

Product Offering

GKN PLC (MELROSE INDUSTRIES PLC)
- Torque Vectoring
- Inverter for EV

Financial Performance

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