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GKN plc |
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NEWS FROM THE STANDARD |
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Jul 21 1998 12:00 AM PDT
PROFILE |
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From boring pallets to not-so-boring attack helicopters, GKN makes products in three market segments: automotive, aerospace, and industrial services. It also owns Meineke Discount Muffler Shops. GKN is a world leader in the production of automotive driveline systems such as constant velocity (CV) joints and transmission and engine components. Its CHEP joint venture provides industrial pallet services, and another joint venture, Cleanaway, offers industrial waste-management services. The company makes military helicopters through a joint venture with Finmeccanica. GKN owns 30% of UK-based tank maker Alvis Plc. GKN announced plans of a possible merger with Australian conglomerate, Brambles Industries.
COMPETITION |
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STOCK ANALYSIS |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 7,606.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 1.4%
Employees: 42,974
Revenue per employee: $177,009.35
KEY PEOPLE |
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C. K. Chow
CEO
David J. Turner
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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7 Cleveland Row
London SW1A 1DB, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20-7930-2424
Fax: 44-20-7930-3255
Online: Web Site
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