GKN completes acquisition of Volvo Aero

GKN completed (01-Oct-2012) the acquisition of Volvo Aero, the aerospace engine division of AB Volvo. Volvo Aero designs, engineers and manufactures components and sub-assemblies for aircraft engine turbines, and supplies all the major aero engine manufacturers. It employs 3000 workers in Sweden, Norway and the US. [more - original PR]