As the world-leader in off-highway wheel design and manufacture, the engineering team at GKN Wheels and Structures were one of the key partners in JCB’s tractor speed record. Following two successful runs at Elvington Airfield in York, the JCB Fastrac broke the world record for a tractor, achieving a peak …
Read More »GKN Wheels develops high performance solution for demanding applications
GKN Wheels has developed the Infini-Forge multi-piece wheel range, a high performance, patented solution for vehicles in demanding off-highway conditions. As world leader in the manufacture and supply of off-highway wheels, GKN Wheels supplies manufacturers worldwide and is recognised for the quality, reliability and performance of its products. Following major …
Read More »GKN Wheels & Structures invests in plants worldwide
With a global presence and a commitment to meeting its customers’ evolving needs, GKN Wheels & Structures has embarked on a significant multi-million pound investment programme which will cover each of its seven manufacturing plants worldwide. The company’s Managing Director, Paul Wyatt, outlined the scope of this wide-ranging programme: “Our …
Read More »GKN Wheels keep container ports operational
As world leader in the manufacture and supply of wheels to the container-handling sector, GKN Wheels & Structures has been supplying container-handling equipment manufacturers and operators worldwide for more than 30 years and is recognised for the quality, reliability and performance of its wheel solutions. Now, following major advances in …
Read More »GKN showcases test facility
GKN Wheels & Structures held an open day on 24 May 2017 at its site in Woodridge, Illinois, where visitors saw demonstrations of the company’s extensive wheel and hub testing capabilities, including a new, state-of-the-art, hub test stand. Reflecting GKN’s market leadership in the design, development and manufacture of off-highway …
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