GKN to acquire Fokker Technologies

Posted on 17 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

British aerospace and automotive manufacturer, GKN has announced plans to acquire the Dutch aerostructures company Fokker Technologies for €706m (US$776m).

This deal will consolidate GKN – and place it in a strong position in the aerospace industry – as the number two supplier for parts and components worldwide. GKN currently generates the majority of its profits from automotive parts, however with the new acquisition, it will become a major supplier of large aerospace projects, such as…

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