GKN Automotive makes driveline and drive-system technologies for vehicles and describes itself as a global automotive technology partner. It says it has engineered for more than 265 years and operates 47 manufacturing sites and five technology centres, with headquarters in the UK. Its portfolio supports vehicle architectures including electric, hybrid and internal-combustion vehicles.
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American Axle & ManufacturingAmerican Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), founded in Detroit in 1994, designs, engineers, and manufactures driveline and metal-forming technologies for electric, hybrid, and internal-combustion vehicles. The company describes a global operation with nearly 75 facilities in 15 countries and produces automotive systems and components such as axles and electric-drive units. On February 3, 2026, its parent company Dauch Corporation completed the acquisition of Dowlais Group and its GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy businesses.EMPORIUM, PA
Dana IncorporatedFounded in 1904 around Clarence Spicer’s encased universal joint, Dana Incorporated designs and manufactures drivetrain and electrified propulsion systems for light and commercial vehicles. From early experiments with electric drivelines to today’s fully integrated e-powertrain systems, the company has carried its power-conveyance expertise through more than 120 years of vehicle evolution. Dana now employs 28,000 people across 24 countries and operates 66 major manufacturing facilities.MAUMEE, OH
Catensys Chain Drive SystemsBorn from Schaeffler’s former chain-drive division, Catensys Chain Drive Systems develops and manufactures engine chain-drive systems for combustion and hybrid vehicles. The company’s team has more than 30 years of automotive chain experience and remains focused exclusively on chain technology, supporting customers from early engineering through production and aftermarket service. With more than 150 patents and over 600 employees across eight global sites, Catensys combines specialized chain-system research with worldwide customer support.BROOK PARK, OH