GKN Aerospace Expands Industry-Leading Manufacturing Facility in Sweden

• GKN Aerospace is expanding its aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000m² to support the aerospace industry ramp-up
• The state-of-the-art expansion will include cutting-edge, digitized fabrication processes and increased production capacity to meet the growing demand for advanced aero-engines

GKN Aerospace has strengthened its position at the forefront of the aero-engine industry with plans to increase the capacity and efficiency of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden. The new production area will embrace the latest digital factory processes when it is fully operational in 2026, supporting the ongoing global aerospace industry ramp-up.

The investment adds state-of-the-art capacity with advanced automation, robotics, and digital technologies. This will enable GKN Aerospace to drive up productivity, improve quality and reduce industry lead times of its world-leading engine systems and major structural components.

The backlog of aero-engines stands at up to nine years and this expansion will enable GKN Aerospace to support increasing demands for leading engines such as the GEnX, GTF and Trent XWB.

Joakim Andersson, President of GKN Aerospace’s Engines business, said: “We are seeing record order backlogs and strong growth potential across the industry, and this expansion enables us to support our customers and seize that opportunity. Our Engines business is already an industry-leader today, and this investment will not only underpin our future growth but also support the industry’s shift to more efficient and sustainable aircraft engines.”

This expansion follows a January announcement that GKN Aerospace is also establishing an Additive Fabrication Centre of Excellence in Trollhättan facility, in Sweden, as it positions the Engines business for further growth.

GKN Aerospace is a global multi-technology leader in the aerospace industry, specialising in the development and delivery of cutting-edge aerostructures and engine systems. Our unrivalled products, systems, and services are integral to 90% of today’s commercial and defence aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to state-of-the-art fighter aircraft.

Our commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology is evident in the application of lightweight composites, additive fabrication, electrical wiring interconnection systems, and groundbreaking engine systems, reducing both weight and cost in today’s aircraft and engines. GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of sustainable technology, developing breakthrough solutions to achieve emission-free flight. Our global technology centres collaborate with industry partners around the world to accelerate the development of pioneering technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight.

Operating in 12 countries, GKN Aerospace employs a workforce of 16,000 employees across more than 30 locations. GKN Aerospace has global sales of £3.4bn and is listed under its parent company name Melrose Industries PLC (LSE:MRO).