GKN Kent Alloys
From Graces Guide
of Rochester
1967 GKN acquired Kent Alloys as part of its acquisition of Birfield Industries; Kent Alloys became part of GKN Castings
1974 Was the world’s largest alloy wheel maker; announced it would manufacture the new safety wheel developed by Avon Rubber of Melksham[1]
1979 Won Queen's Award for Export for its alloy wheels supplied to the motor industry[2]
1996 Won a £9 million order to supply wheels to car giants Ford and Chrysler in the United States. The deal would keep its order books full for the next three years[3]
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