e-Power Technology

Dauch Emerges as Leading Powertrain Player, but Magnet Mfg Plans in Question 

Formed through the combination of American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, the newly branded Dauch Corporation has emerged as a leading player in powertrain manufacturing. Amidst the acquisition and restructuring activity, however, it appears that […]

Materials/Manufacturing

GKN Powder Metallurgy Gets New CEO & Builds Its Magnet Business Signing Schaeffler as Key Customer in Automotive Electrification 

Dowlais Group Plc, the recently established parent company of GKN Powder Metallurgy, has appointed Jean-Marc Durbuis as the new chief executive officer of GKN Powder Metallurgy.  He joined the company in March from Allnex, a supplier of resins and additives to the coating and inks industry where he was executive vice president of one of its global divisions with revenues of over €1 billion. Already a leading supplier of powder metal materials and sintered metal components, GKN PM lately has been expanding aggressively into magnet manufacturing to broaden its portfolio for the electric vehicle market. […]