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GKN Driveline CVJ Systems AWD Systems Trans Axle Solutions eDrive Systems GKN at a glance GKN Driveline GKN Powder GKN Aerospace GKN Land Metallurgy Systems World leading supplier World leader in the Supplier to the global Supplier to the global of automotive driveline manufacture of aviation industry agricultural, systems & solutions sintered components Leader in the construction, mining and other industrial Focussed on solutions Manufactures manufacture of highly markets that create weight, precision automotive, complex composite space and fuel savings industrial and aero structures and Innovation within renewable energy and Committed to innovation consumer products engine products mass transit solutions Largest powder Developer of fuel producer in North efficient solutions to Global aftermarket distribution and service America lower emissions 2 GKN Driveline Europa 3 A Tier 1 Supplier to the major OE manufacturers in Automotive, Aerospace and Land Systems markets Global engineering group Sales of £7.4 billion in 2014 GKN Aerospace A leading first tier supplier to the More than 50,000 people in more than 30 countries global aerospace industry. GKN Driveline 2014 - Sales by division A world leading supplier of Other automotive driveline systems (1.5%) and solutions. Land Systems £94m (10.5%) £776m GKN Powder Metallurgy One of the world’s largest manufacturers of metal powder Aerospace Driveline and sintered components. (30%) (46%) £2,226m £3,444m GKN Land Systems A leading supplier of engineered Powder Metallurgy power management products, (12%) systems and services. £916m All group financial data in this document relates to 2014 unless otherwise stated. Sales figures are presented on a management basis 4 Our strategy Four strong Five strategic Creating long-term divisions objectives shareholder value Lead in chosen Growth target: markets Above market Growth Leverage global footprint Technology driving margin Margin BUSINESS ROIC PERFORMANCE Group target: Target: 20% Operational 8-10% excellence Cash Flow Sustain above Increasing cash flow, market growth EPS and dividends 5 GKN Driveline – at a glance 26,500 employees GKN Driveline is a world leading supplier of automotive driveline systems and solutions. As a global business serving the leading 46 manufacturing vehicle manufacturers, GKN Driveline develops, builds and supplies locations an extensive range of automotive driveline products and systems – 22 countries for use in the smallest ultra low-cost car to the most sophisticated premium vehicle demanding the most complex driving dynamics. 2014 Sales: £3.44bn GKN Driveline GKN Driveline Sales by product 2014 Sales by customer 2014 Other 24% VW CVJ systems 15% Fiat Mitsubishi Chrysler AWD & eDrive 4% 11% Toyota Systems Group 5% Other BMW Group 6% Ford 10% Tata Group 6% Renault GM Group Nissan 9% 10% 6 Driveline – Global footprint U.K. France Sweden Poland Russia Spain South Germany United Italy Korea Slovenia Japan States China Turkey India Taiwan Mexico Thailand GKN Driveline Malaysia Colombia Sales by region 2014 Singapore 26% Manufacturing plant Brazil Rest of 38% Australia world Europe Joint Venture Corporate office / Engineering centre 36% Americas 7 Strategy - market drivers & trends Legislation and economy Global trends Lightweight Mega platforms Efficiency − 75% of light vehicles based on mega-platforms Increasing move to electrification Small and medium platforms experience greatest growth Growing popularity of SUVs and AWD Tightening of CO2 and fuel economy targets “Common platform” VW MQB Mega-platform 9 million vehicles 8 GKN Driveline – product segments CVJ Systems AWD Systems Trans Axle Solutions eDrive Systems CV Joints Propshafts Differentials eAxles Sideshafts Transfer Units Limited Slip & eTransmissions AWD Couplings Locking Differentials eMotors Disconnects Final Drive Units 9 A complete driveline solution Leadership in all major product lines 10 GKN Driveline – CVJ Systems efficient thinking Fuel saving technology Maximised performance the technology leader in CVJ sideshafts countertrack™ CVJ Ballspline system weight, space and fuel savings smallest maximise off-road angle & movement lightest Reduce NVH improved efficiency most efficient solutions provider most extensive range of CVJs widest global footprint manufacturing CVJs in 20 countries High performing, economic solutions Innovative shaft solutions Twinball (ST) joint with Face Spline Sideshaft for performance vehicles 50% higher torque transfer Most compact shaft for AWD rear 54 degree articulation – tightest turning sideshafts (hang-on solutions) on the reduced assembly time & backlash market Compact and light-weight design 11 GKN Driveline – AWD Systems dynamic thinking Reduces everything but performance AWD Disconnect System the global leader in efficient all-wheel DTF propshaft interface Power Transfer / Rear Drive Unit drive systems reduces weight seamless engagement to AWD mode reduces assembly time very low drag torque unique capability to develop and reduces packaging space PTU with DTF propshaft interface manufacture full AWD Systems reduces system costs fuel consumption benefit world-class engineering over many years optimised components through full system understanding Premium AWD Disconnect System High performance coupling Power Transfer Unit / TWINSTER® EMCD® seamless engagement to AWD mode electric or hydraulic actuation no compromise all wheel drive low drag torque improved efficiency Optimised connection methods fuel consumption benefit 12 GKN AWD Systems Introducing highly efficient, light weight AWD Disconnect Systems Land Rover Evoque Fiat B SUV 5% fuel saving / 3-5% fuel saving / CO2 reduction CO2 reduction High performance AWD AWD System with System with Twinster® ETM® disconnect disconnect 13 GKN Driveline – Trans Axle Solutions unlimited thinking Global supply Improved dynamic performance a leader in conventional and controlled Open Differential Electronic Torque Manager (ETM®) differentials for transmissions and smaller packaging maximum traction axles weight saving maximum stability globally available manufacturing in all regions of the world full product range established and experienced player Adaptable sophisticated technology Off-road expert Electronic Torque Vectoring Electronic Locking Differential controlled fast cornering for premium cars fast locking rear axle for extreme off-road conditions 14 GKN Driveline – eDrive Systems Electrified thinking Hybrid with improved performance Economies of scale a pioneer in advanced electric and eAxle System eTransmission Family Approach hybrid drivelines first two-speed eAxle on the market compact improved EV and hybrid drive mode ultra quiet systems leadership capability fun to drive choice of interfaces & gear ratio standard product range More than 250,000 vehicles on the road eTransmissions success in each major automotive region broader range of motors Proven technology Dynamic partnership Multimode eTransmission Axial Flux Motor first Multimode on the market easy integration into hybrid and electric high efficiency, lightweight, compact drivetrains total control of fuel economy class-leading torque and power density seamless switching between modes wide range of motors available 15 GKN eDrive Systems Building a leading position in the eDrive component and systems market Electric Axles Electric Transmissions Axial flux motors Key developments: Launches: Launches: - Design for manufacture PSA Hybrid 4 MMC Outlander PHEV - Lower rare earth content Citroen C5 Fiat 500EV re-enforced - Add smaller size Porsche Spyder 918 B9 Berlingo EV - Investigate induction motor BMW i8 - Explore use of sinter metal composites for stator 16 GKN – technology enabling the future 17 17 AWD Systems - global manufacturing (except Propshafts) Asia Pacific Americas Europe GKN Driveline Nagoya GKN Driveline Bowling Green GKN Driveline Köping GKN Driveline Tochigi GKN Driveline Newton GKN Driveline Bruneck GKN Driveline Shanghai 18 Growing demand for AWD Consumers like AWD − Safety, assured driving and performance − But want acceptable fuel economy and CO2 OEMs like AWD − Improves vehicle performance and image − Sellable feature with content and margin − Smaller model migration Traditional Front-wheel All-wheel drive drive Source: IHS Automotive LV forecast April. 2013, GKN analysis. 19 Technology leadership in AWD The challenge of tougher legislation for emissions and fuel efficiency 2015 2020 2025 EU Legislation 130gCO2/km 95gCO2/km 75gCO2/km ? GKN Driveline’s technology response Today’s AWD Optimised AWD Disconnect AWD Hybrid/electric AWD Fuel saving / CO2 reduction < 1.5% 2% to 5% 20% - 40% GKN can influence market technology uptake – systems capability important 20 GKN Driveline in Sweden Wintertest facility in Arjeplog Production facility and application engineering centre in Köping 21 GKN Driveline Köping 2014 Turnover 291m € 934 employees 70,000 m2 floor space Main customers − Volvo Cars, JLR, FIAT, BMW, Renault/Dacia, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini Production PTU/RDU 632.000 Gear set 995.000 Wheel units 94.000 22 Overall Business Volvo XC90 / XC60 / V70 / Mini Countryman XC70 / S80 PTU PTU + RDU Discovery Sport Renault Dacia Gear Sets / PTU + RDU ABB Robot Gear Sets Porsche / Lamborghini / Audi New product FDU + coupler Disconnect system PTU + RDU FIAT Disconnect System PTU + RDU 23 Köping plant AWD Manufacturing Ring and Pinion, Gleason ground Heat treatment Aluminum housings Welding (EB, MAG, Laser) Assembly End of line testing Shafts, differentials Transmissions components Chassis: Knuckle
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