GKN Aerospace
GKN operates in 17 countries across Europe, employing around 28,000 people in more than 60 manufacturing facilities.
A British business originally established in 1759, the UK remains home to their global headquarters.
The Aerospace division has a site in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
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GKN, based in East Cowes, picked up a Silver Health and Safety Award for achieving the most impressive or innovative improvement in the health and safety culture of the workplace.
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Bob Blocksidge says the reason given by management for pursuing the change in working conditions is to reduce cost and to maximise efficiency, despite a £139m trading profit.
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We interview the Minister, Mark Prisk, about this significant R&D investment in composites on the Isle of Wight.
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The Isle of Wight MP believes this is a concerning development for GKN and for its operation on the Island.
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For a second time this month, Isle of Wight MP raises concerns about the jobs of GKN workers should shareholders of the global engineering business accept the unsolicited takeover by Melrose.
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Our thoughts are with Andrew's friends and family
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GKN Aerospace proposes a solar farm at its Isle of Wight base, boosting local green energy