# GKN Aerospace expands aero-engine facility in Trollhattan, Sweden

GKN Aerospace is expanding its aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhattan, Sweden by 5,000m² to support demand from Airbus and Boeing. The expansion is scheduled to be operational in 2026 and will include advanced automation and robotics.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-03-25
- Where: Trollhattan, Sweden, Sweden
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 5,000m² expansion
- Products: low-pressure compressor vanes, turbine statics, compressor statics, fan statics, cases, frames
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md)

## Sources

- [argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2608918-gkn-aerospace-expands-engine-facility-in-sweden), 2024-03-25: "The global backlog of aero-engine orders, intrinsically tied to order backlogs on commercial aircraft, is up to nine years, which is why GKN is investing in new capacity and increased efficiency to serve the global aerospace ramp-up."

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