GKN Powder Metallurgy
Division
GKN Powder Metallurgy specializes in powder metal technologies offering metal powders, sintered components, and additive manufacturing services primarily for automotive and industrial customers.
- CEO / Founder
- Jean-Marc Durbuis
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) - acquired Dowlais Group plc and GKN Powder Metallurgy on February 3, 2026
Technology & Products
Key Products
GKN Powder Metallurgy provides advanced metal components for diverse industries, including automotive, industrial, energy, aerospace, medical, and consumer goods. Their portfolio includes metal AM powders, laser powder bed fusion, and binder jetting. They specialize in precision metal components for electric, hybrid, and combustion vehicles.
Technological Advantage
Operating through three specialized businesses enables full value chain control from raw materials to finished products, offering flexibility and technical leadership.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivering innovative, high-quality metal powders and components that enable sustainable solutions and support the transition to electric vehicles.
How They Differentiate
Extensive global footprint, broad product portfolio spanning the entire powder metallurgy value chain, and a focus on sustainable automotive solutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive industry, industrial manufacturers, and consumer market sectors.
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, Consumer Goods
Competitors
Höganäs AB, Sandvik AB, Sumitomo Electric Industries
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2023 adjusted revenue £1,047 million; 2024 saw volume-driven declines (Dowlais FY results); H1 2025 GKN Powder Metallurgy adjusted revenue £489 million (−4.0% YoY). Company site continues to state ~£1 bn sales revenue.
Major Milestones
February 3, 2026: Acquired by Dauch Corporation (formerly AAM) as part of Dowlais Group combination; GKN PM continues as Powder Metallurgy unit, June 2025: Launched Metallic Membrane cartridge filters for fine filtration, March 2024: Appointment of Jean-Marc Durbuis as CEO, 2023: Integration into Dowlais Group after separation from Melrose Industries, H1 2023: Secured largest order for sintered metal gears for EV differentials, October 2023: Permanent magnet supply agreements with Schaeffler
Notable Customers
Somfy, HP Inc., Volkswagen, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Airbus Defence