Technology and engineering from GKN is at the heart of the vehicles and aircraft produced by the world's leading automotive and aerospace manufacturers.

More than 40,000 people work in GKN companies and joint ventures in more than 30 countries. Every day we harness our considerable technology and manufacturing resources to supply the highest quality systems, structures, components and services.

When we fulfil the trust our customers place in us we can enrich our shareholders, reward our people and support our communities.

And because we respect the environment and the dignity and human rights of others we are building a business which can be sustained by future generations.

Everyone involved with a great company should expect nothing less. But those with a stake in the performance of GKN should expect more.

21st century global leadership in our four major businesses, when our history spans more than 250 years, speaks for standards of agility, innovation and excellence which would be difficult to surpass.

Expect more from GKN.

It's a promise.

Our values

Customers and quality

• to provide excellent and continuously improving products and services to exceed our customers' expectations;
• to be the best in class in terms of value through quality, technology, speed, performance and innovation;
• to treat our suppliers fairly as an integral part of our total capability to serve our customers.

Enterprise and Innovation

• to foster the spirit of enterprise;
• to grow profitability by managing risk, being innovative and using initiative;
• to move with speed in our business processes.

People

• to inspire outstanding performance from teams and individuals and to recognise and appropriately reward achievement;
• to encourage employees to fulfil their potential for the benefit of both themselves and the organisation;
• to foster teamwork and individual achievement within a culture of empowerment and accountability;
• to share knowledge and best practice across our companies to stimulate the creation of new business opportunities;
• to provide equal opportunity irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion or ethnic origin;
• to provide a safe working environment.

Community, environment and business ethics

• to act with integrity at all times;
• to comply with the regulatory framework applicable wherever we operate;
• to meet standards of good corporate governance;
• to play our part in safeguarding the environment;
• to contribute positively to the communities in which we operate.