On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Visit Dauch.com

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.

Food & Beverage

We deliver metal components for food processing and packaging equipment—plus sintered filter elements and spargers engineered for reliable performance and long service life.

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Overview

From food processing machinery and beverage dispensing systems to filtration and fluid handling equipment, our precision-engineered components support clean, efficient, and high-performance operations. Our sintered and forged metal parts offer high wear resistance, smooth surface finishes, and compliance with food-grade standards, making them ideal for pumps, valves, filtration systems, and automation components. Whether it’s ensuring hygienic processing, improving equipment longevity, or optimizing fluid and air filtration, GKN Powder Metallurgy provides reliable and high-quality solutions that keep the food and beverage industry running smoothly.

Food & Beverage Applications

  • Gears, shafts, and couplings for mixers, conveyors, and food processing machinery.
  • Precision housings and brackets for automated food production systems.

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  • Crossflowfilters

    Catalyst Recovery Filtration – Crossflow Filters

    Our Crossflow Filters are engineered to provide advanced catalyst recovery by leveraging crossflow filtration technology, ensuring superior separation and long-lasting performance.

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    Catalyst Recovery Filtration – Crossflow Filters

    Advanced Filtration with Crossflow Technology

    Description

    Our Crossflow Filters are engineered to provide advanced catalyst recovery by leveraging crossflow filtration technology, ensuring superior separation and long-lasting performance. These filters deliver consistent efficiency and durability, making them ideal for demanding applications requiring continuous filtration under challenging conditions.

    Key Benefits:

    • Advanced Crossflow Technology: Enables continuous filtration while minimizing fouling and maximizing throughput.
    • High Filtration Precision: Effectively recovers fine catalyst particles, reducing material loss and improving process efficiency.
    • Durable and Long-Lasting Design: Built with robust, corrosion-resistant materials to withstand harsh operating environments.
    • Reduced Maintenance Downtime: Self-cleaning capabilities and optimized flow dynamics minimize maintenance needs.
    • Energy-Efficient Operation: Designed to reduce pressure drops, lowering energy consumption and operational costs.

    Our Crossflow Filters provide a reliable, efficient, and sustainable solution for catalyst recovery, enhancing process performance and operational sustainability.

    Industries

    • Industrial
    • Food and Beverage

    Technologies

    • Porous Metal Technology
  • Steamfilters

    Steam Filters

    Our Steam Filters are engineered to provide reliable and efficient filtration in demanding industrial applications, ensuring the purity and performance of steam systems.

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    Steam Filters

    Description

    Our Steam Filters are engineered to provide reliable and efficient filtration in demanding industrial applications, ensuring the purity and performance of steam systems. Built with advanced sintered metal technology, these filters deliver exceptional durability, even in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.

    Key Benefits:

    • High-Temperature and Pressure Tolerance: Designed to perform reliably under extreme steam system conditions.
    • Exceptional Filtration Efficiency: Effectively removes impurities to ensure clean and reliable steam for critical processes.
    • Durable Construction: Made from robust materials for long service life, even in corrosive environments.
    • Low Maintenance: Engineered for easy cleaning and extended intervals between replacements.
    • Versatile Applications: Suitable for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and energy production.

    Our Steam Filters provide a cost-effective and sustainable solution, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability in your steam systems.

    Industries

    • Industrial
    • Food and Beverage
    • Medical

    Technologies

    • Porous Metal Technology
  • Sparger

    Spargers

    Our spargers are expertly designed and manufactured as custom solutions for our customers, delivering efficient gas dispersion and aeration across a variety of applications.

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    Spargers

    Reliable and Efficient Gas Dispersion Solutions

    Description

    Our spargers are expertly designed and manufactured as custom solutions for our customers, delivering efficient gas dispersion and aeration across a variety of applications. Using advanced sintered metal technology, GKN PM spargers ensure optimal performance, reliability, and long-lasting durability even in demanding environments.

    Key Benefits:

    • Efficient Gas Distribution: Uniformly disperses gases into liquids, optimizing mixing and process efficiency.
    • Durable Construction: Built with sintered metal for resistance to high temperatures, pressures, and corrosive environments.
    • Customizable Solutions: Tailored to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring seamless integration into your systems.
    • Enhanced Process Performance: Reduces energy consumption and improves gas utilization rates, delivering cost-effective results.
    • Low Maintenance: Designed for ease of cleaning and extended service life, minimizing downtime and replacement costs.

    GKN PM spargers provide a reliable and efficient solution for industries such as chemical processing, wastewater treatment, and food and beverage production, ensuring consistent and high-quality results.

    Industries

    • Industrial
    • Food and Beverage
    • Medical

    Technologies

    • Porous Metal Technology
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    Food Shaping Porous Pre-forms

    Our Food Shaping Porous Pre-forms are engineered to provide precision and efficiency in food production processes.

     

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    Food Shaping Porous Pre-forms

    Custom Porous Solutions for Precision Food Shaping

    Description

    Our Food Shaping Porous Pre-forms are engineered to provide precision and efficiency in food production processes. Designed with advanced sintered metal technology, these pre-forms ensure uniform shaping, improved process reliability, and compliance with industry standards for hygiene and safety.

    Key Benefits:

    • Consistent Shaping: Delivers uniform food shaping for high-quality, repeatable results in production.
    • Durable and Long-Lasting: Constructed from robust, food-safe materials that withstand continuous use and cleaning processes.
    • Optimized Performance: Features a porous structure that facilitates controlled airflow or material flow during food shaping.
    • Customizable Solutions: Tailored to specific customer designs and requirements to seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
    • Hygienic Design: Meets industry standards for food safety and is easy to clean, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

    Our Food Shaping Porous Pre-forms are ideal for a variety of food applications, helping manufacturers streamline production while maintaining exceptional quality and efficiency.

    Industries

    • Food and Beverage

    Technologies

    • Porous Metal Technology