GKN Driveline Birmingham
Investor Visit 24th January 2013
GKN Group
at a glance
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GKN at a glance
GKN Driveline
GKN Powder
GKN Aerospace
GKN Land
Systems
Supplier to the global
aviation industry
Supplier to the global
agricultural,
construction, mining
and other industrial
markets
Metallurgy
World leading supplier
of automotive driveline
systems & solutions
World leader in the
manufacture of
sintered components
Focussed on solutions
that create weight,
space and fuel savings
Manufactures
precision automotive,
industrial and
consumer products
Leader in the
manufacture of highly
complex composite
aero structures and
engine products
Largest powder
producer in North
America
Developer of fuel
efficient solutions to
lower emissions
Committed to innovation
Innovation within
renewable energy and
mass transit solutions
Global aftermarket
distribution and service
GKN at a glance
44,000 people
Global footprint - over 35
countries
Market leading businesses
Above market growth
Operational excellence
GKN 2011 Sales
£6.1bn $US 9.4bn €7.3bn
GKN Executive Committee
Nigel Stein
Chief Executive
Andrew
Reynolds
Smith
Marcus
Bryson
Chief Executive Aerospace
& Land Systems
Chief Executive Automotive
& Powder Metallurgy
Bill
Seeger
Finance
Director
Judith
Felton
Company
Secretary
Doug
McIldowie
Human Resources
Director
Chief Executive’s Council
Mike Beck
Kevin Cummings
Bill Curral
Xabier Etxeberria
Chris Fox
Chris Granger
Gerard Lavery
Steve Markevich
Peter Moelgg
Peter Oberparleiter
Max Owen
Rob Rickell
Thomas Roethig
Helmuth Rohregger
Jos Sclater
Phil Swash
Marc Vuarchex
Nick Waters
Manfred Weber
Bob Willig
GKN Driveline
driving tomorrow’s technology
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GKN Driveline – global footprint
42 manufacturing locations in
22 countries
GKN Driveline – engineering footprint
3 Research & Product
Development Centres
7 Global Product Centres
10 Application Engineering
centres
2 Proving Grounds
GKN Driveline Executive Team
Customer brands
GKN Driveline – Product Segments
CVJ Systems
AWD Systems
Trans Axle Solutions
eDrive Systems
CV Joints
Propshafts
Differentials
eAxles
Sideshafts
Transfer Units
Limited Slip & Locking
Differentials
eTransmissions
AWD Couplings
Disconnects
Final Drive Units
eMotors
GKN Driveline – CVJ Systems
efficient thinking
the technology leader in CVJ sideshafts
> weight, space and fuel savings
> improved efficiency
> solutions provider
> most extensive range of CVJs
> widest global footprint
> manufacturing CVJs in 21 countries
GKN Driveline – AWD Systems
dynamic thinking
the global leader in efficient all-wheel
drive systems
> unique capability to develop and
manufacture full AWD Systems
> world-class engineering over many years
> optimised components through full system
understanding
GKN Driveline – Trans Axle Solutions
unlimited thinking
a leader in conventional and controlled
differentials for transmissions and axles
> manufacturing in all regions of
the world
> full product range
> established and experienced player
GKN Driveline – eDrive Systems
electrified thinking
a pioneer in advanced electric and
hybrid drivelines
> systems leadership capability
> standard product range
> 250,000 vehicles on the road
> eTransmissions success in each
major automotive region
> broader range of motors
Birmingham Plant (BIR)
GKN Driveline Europe
November 2012
GKN Driveline Birmingham - History
Hardy, Spicer & Company was formed in in 1925
Moved to new premises on the Chester Road in the 1956-58
Coincided with the development in 1956 of The “Birfield
(CV) Joint” and with the launch of the Mini which utilised
the CVJ in its FWD design
1966 GKN acquires Birfield Group
1970/80’s CVJ 5.5m pa / c.2000 people
1986 NMUK commences production of the Bluebird
1992 TMUK commences production of the Carina E
1993 UK Ops formed HSP / BEX / BRD
Automotive Driveline Division HQ
2004 re-named Driveline Birmingham
2005 Southworks vacated and sold
2009 Site Consolidation
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GKN Driveline Birmingham - Today
Established
1925
Location
Erdington, Birmingham
Products
Sideshafts, Propshafts & Associated Components
Main Customers
JLR, Toyota, Nissan, Renault, Dacia, Honda, Fiat, Volvo, Bentley, Lotus, AMG
Total Area
48,000 m²
BIR Employees
709 Site Employees – Today
Quality
TS16949 Certified
Environment
ISO14001 Certified
Health & Safety
OSHAS 18001 Certified
GKN Driveline Birmingham - Products
Sideshafts
Propshafts
Side-shafts & Components
Fixed Outer Race
(Bell)
Driveshaft
Plunging Autor Race
(Short Tulip)
Cage
Supplied from
Other GKN Co.
Inner Race
Barshaft
Solid manufactured BIR
Monobloc Tubeshaft supplied from other GKN Co.
Propshafts & Components
Vehicle Flange
F
Rubber Coupling
CVJ Joints
DTF Joints
Crash Features
Cardan Joints
Jaguar Land Rover Programmes
Propshaft & Side-Shafts
Supply Locations
All UK plants, currently
supporting India &
reviewing China
Second Tier
ZF on side-shafts
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UK Transplant Customer Programmes
Toyota
Side-shaft
Supply Locations
UK, Japan,
South Africa,
Nissan
Propshaft & Side-shafts
Supply Locations UK, Russia
Honda
Propshaft & Side-shafts
Supply Locations UK
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Other Customer Programmes
Other Customer Summary:
Propshaft & Side-shafts
Supply Locations
UK, Italy, USA,
Sweden, Belgium,
Romania, Russia,
France, Poland
Lean Enterprise
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Drives a Theme review H&S across every plant and every process to
implement lessons learnt.
Use of external experts and auditors to ensure best practice.
Roll out of
to provide guidance, training and ee-tools across every
manufacturing site in designated safety corners.
Quarterly Safety Activity reporting
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RADAR (Risk Awareness Detection Action Review)
Machinery Risk
Personal Protective Safety Equipment
Safety Devices
H&S has always been and remains our top priority.