History of GKN

Today, GKN Sinter Metals is the world's leading producer of powder metal (P/M) components. The road to becoming number one was paved, initially, by the aggressive acquisition strategy of Sinter Metals, Inc. – dating from the 1991 acquisition of Pennsylvania Pressed Metals through the 1996 acquisition of Krebsöge Sinterholding GmbH and Powder Metal Holding, Inc.

Several other acquisitions resulted in significant growth in:

Technologies – aluminum P/M via acquisition of American Powder Metals and stainless steel P/M via acquisition of Midwest Sintered Products
Product lines – truck parts via SinterForm and P/M-forged connecting rods and transmission races via Powder Metal Forge Unit
Geographic markets – European markets via Sinterteknik in Sweden and Krebsöge Sinterholding GmbH in Germany

In December 1997, Sinter Metals, Inc. "grew" further when it became part of GKN plc, adding the four P/M manufacturing locations of GKN Bound Brook and additional facilities by means of joint ventures in Asia.

More on our colorful history...
The colorful 245-year history of GKN plc was detailed in a 2005 Wall Street Journal article. Click below for highlights.
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