Durbuis brings extensive commercial, operational and leadership experience to GKN Powder Metallurgy as it positions itself for the transition to electric vehicles – a significant strategic opportunity for the business. He joins GKN Powder Metallurgy from Allnex, a global supplier of resins and additives to the coating and inks industry, where he was the Executive Vice President of one of the group’s global divisions with revenues of over €1 billion.
GKN Powder Metallurgy provides powder metal materials, components, applications, and electrification solutions through its three business units: GKN Powders/Hoeganaes, GKN Sinter Metals and GKN Additive. GKN Powder Metallurgy is part of Dowlais Group plc.