GKN expands Asian footprint with aero-engine repair facility in Malaysia

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