GKN Aerospace is the aerospace operation of GKN plc serving a global customer base and operating in North America, the Asia Pacific and Europe.
With sales of GBP 1.8bn, the business is focused around three major product areas – aerostructures, propulsion systems and transparencies, plus a number of specialist products – electro-thermal ice protection, fuel and floatation systems and bullet resistant glass.
The business is equally split along military and civil lines with significant participation on all major aircraft programmes today.
ADS Toulouse provide members with unrivalled access to Airbus and the wider French aerospace sectors. Their networking and meet the speaker events provide great insights to help members understand market conditions and key development areas to ensure suppliers are fully aligned with customer expectations. I have been a member for two years and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Marie and the wider ADS Toulouse team have provided knowledge, support and information ensuring the continued growth of Midland Aerospace.
Gary Roberts
Managing Director, Midland Aerospace
ADS Toulouse has played a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of the ASG Group. Through their efforts, we have been introduced to new customers and have significantly increased our exposure, particularly within Airbus in Toulouse. Having a base in the city has proven invaluable, allowing us to organise meetings more efficiently and providing customers with the reassurance that we are always nearby should they require our support. The team in Toulouse consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and helpfulness, which has greatly strengthened our relationships and enhanced the Group’s reputation in the region.
Simon Weston
Managing Director, Aero Services Global Group Ltd
Being a member of ADS Toulouse has been an invaluable asset for MSM aerospace fabricators. ADS Toulouse facilitates UK companies to conduct business in France, providing an excellent base to nurture existing relationships and forge new ones. The support provided by the ADS Toulouse team has been instrumental in enhancing our visibility and credibility across the region. The entire team is extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly and always willing to provide assistance. Overall, the team has significantly contributed to our international growth strategy, and we look forward to continuing to build strong, collaborative relationships across the aerospace community.
Michael Pedley
CEO, MSM Aerospace Fabricators
We have been positively collaborating with ADS Toulouse for the past 3 years. The team is knowledgeable and very nice to work with. We highly value the different meetings that ADS is organising with key players, as well as their support in reaching specific contacts in enterprises which are part of our market focus. As we continue to collaborate, we expect from ADS Toulouse to continue understanding the market trends in aerospace and drive their events and support accordingly.
Frederic Amariutei
Director - France & Spain, W.L. Gore & Associates
Our deep expertise in our three sectors allows us to deliver detailed information and data to our members.
Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 ~ 8:30am – 10:30am FR Time Airbus Dominique Arnal, Airbus SVP – HO Procurement Material & Detail Parts.
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