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GKN Powder Metallurgy

GKN Powder Metallurgy Holdings Ltd.

Solihull, United Kingdom

Dual-use
5000+ employeesComponent Supplier, Contract Manufacturer
Profile last updated: August 23, 2026

About

GKN Powder Metallurgy is a defense component supplier based in Solihull, United Kingdom.

GKN Powder Metallurgy is a manufacturer of precision powder metal components, sintered parts, metal powders and metal additive manufacturing solutions. Its markets include automotive, industrial, consumer goods, medical, marine, chemical processing, food and beverage, and aerospace and defense. The company operates 27 manufacturing facilities across nine countries and has around 5,000 employees. Its aerospace and defense offering covers lightweight, high-strength metal components for avionics, propulsion systems and structures, and it holds ITAR and AS9100D credentials. Since 3 February 2026 it has been part of Dauch Corporation, following Dauch's acquisition of Dowlais Group plc.

Location

Solihull, United Kingdom

Employees

5000+

Company type

Subsidiary

Legal name

GKN Powder Metallurgy Holdings Ltd.

Focus areas

powder metallurgysintered componentsmetal powdersmetal additive manufacturingmetal injection mouldingaerospace and defense

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Supply-chain role

Component SupplierContract Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Copper Induction Coils

Induction hardening coil

One-piece copper (CuCrZr) induction coils made by DMLS with 3D cooling channels for induction hardening.

Next-Gen Cold Plates

Thermal management component

Generative-designed, liquid-cooled metal cold plates for direct-to-chip cooling of high-power CPU, GPU and AI hardware.

Metal Binder Jetting lattice and mesh structures

Additive manufactured component

Lattice and mesh structures in 316L, 17-4PH and M2 tool steel for filtration, reinforcement and energy absorption.

Sintered filter elements

Porous metal filter

Porous metal sintered filter elements in stainless steel, bronze, nickel alloys and titanium for high-temperature gas and liquid filtration.

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

ITARAS9100D

Named customers

John Deere

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Issued by: Not stated

IATF 16949

Issued by: Not stated

AS9100D

Issued by: Not stated

Awards

EcoVadis Platinum

EcoVadis

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