GKN Company Description
The words "you need CV joints" are enough to make mechanics grin and drivers grimace. GKN is a world leader in the production of automotive driveline systems such as constant velocity (CV) joints and transmission and engine components. The mysterious and highly-expensive CV joint enables the drive axle to swivel while the car turns or negotiates bumps. Through Emetic, a 50-50 joint venture with Siemens AG, the company makes metal substrates for use in catalytic converters. GKN also provides aerostructures and propulsion systems to the civil and defense aerospace industry.
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