New wheel division

Kent Alloys Ltd., the member of the GKN Division down in Rochester that produces many of the castings used in the manufacture of racing cars as well as a large number of aircraft parts, celebrated the opening of a new and highly mechanised road wheel division during July.

The official function was performed by Graham Hill and a tour of the works revealed the lengths to which Kent Alloys go to make sure each wheel is perfect. The plant is now the largest and most modern complete aluminium alloy wheel manufacturing unit in the World and produces wheels for Aston Martin, Lotus, Ford and many other concerns.