GKN Aerospace has expanded its Asian footprint by opening a $35 million aero-engine parts repair facility in Johor, Malaysia. According to GKN, the facility will focus on servicing engine low-pressure compressor (LPC) components for CFM56-5B, CFM56-7, and V2500.
Joakim Andersson, President of Engines Systems said: “We are really proud to finally open this state-of-the-art facility and to be able to share this celebration with our customers, employees, and stakeholders. We have strongly invested in the site and we injected the latest automated manufacturing technology. It is a true demonstration of our commitment to support our customers in the Asian Pacific Region and this has already led to exciting growth opportunities. We thank the Government of Malaysia for the excellent collaboration and for their vital and valuable support in facilitating our decision to locate in their country”
With the new facility, GKN plans to expand the employee base to 150 by 2023 and over 300 in the next five years. GKN claims that this facility will complement GKN Aerospace’s existing component repair facility in El Cajon, CA to meet growing demand in the Asia Pacific region.