Dauch
Dauch Corporation is a Detroit-headquartered Tier 1 automotive supplier producing driveline systems, axles, powder metallurgy components, and forgings for global OEMs including GM, Ford, Stellantis, and emerging EV manufacturers across 24 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersDetroit, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dauch does
Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.) is a Detroit-headquartered Tier 1 automotive supplier founded in 1994, organized around two operating segments: Driveline Solutions and Metal Forming Technologies. Driveline Solutions encompasses axle systems (RWD, AWD, 4WD) for internal combustion, hybrid, and full electric vehicles, as well as sideshafts, propshafts, CV joints, and ePowertrain components. Metal Forming Technologies includes powder metallurgy — with vertical integration from advanced metal powder production through conventional sintering and metal additive manufacturing — and forgings across hot, warm, and cold processes plus machining, heat treatment, and assembly. Dauch positions itself as the world's largest automotive forging enterprise in this category.
The company sells hardware directly to automotive OEM customers including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Scout Motors, and historically Lockheed Martin-adjacent defense programs, through long-term supply contracts negotiated via request-for-bid processes tied to specific vehicle programs. Pricing is contracted per program with multi-year cadence. Following the February 3, 2026 acquisition of UK-based Dowlais Group plc for $1.44 billion — adding GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy — Dauch operates 175+ locations across 24 countries and trades publicly on NYSE and LSE under ticker DCH. Q1 2026 sales reached $2.38 billion (up 69% YoY), with full-year 2026 guidance of $10.3-$10.8 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $308.5 million in Q1 (13.0% of sales).
Dauch firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dauch
- Legal name
- Dauch Corporation
- Website
- https://dauch.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Dauch Corporation is a Detroit-headquartered Tier 1 automotive supplier producing driveline systems, axles, powder metallurgy components, and forgings for global OEMs including GM, Ford, Stellantis, and emerging EV manufacturers across 24 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dauch industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Driveline and Metal Forming Components
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Custom Roll Forming (332114), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA), Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB), Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)
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Where Dauch is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Detroit
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Dauch business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Driveline Systems Sales: Dauch generates revenue through the sale of driveline components and systems to automotive OEMs. This includes axle assemblies, sideshafts, propshafts, CV joints, and ePowertrain solutions for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Revenue is project-based with long-term supply contracts tied to vehicle programs.
- Metal Forming Products Sales: Revenue from powder metallurgy components and forged metal parts sold to automotive and industrial customers. Products include sintered components, additive manufactured parts, and precision forgings for various applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B automotive supplier contracts - pricing negotiated per customer and program |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Dauch product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dauch Corporation is a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures driveline systems and metal forming components. Its Driveline Solutions include axle systems (RWD, AWD, 4WD), sideshafts, propshafts, CV joints and ePowertrain components for internal combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. Its Metal Forming Technologies include powder metallurgy (including metal additive manufacturing) and forged components for automotive and industrial markets. Products are sold directly to OEM automakers under long-term supply contracts.
Product overview
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company operates in 24 countries and more than 175 locations worldwide. Its product offerings are organized into two main categories: Driveline Solutions (Axle Systems, Sideshafts/Propshafts/ePowertrain) and Metal Forming Technologies (Powder Metallurgy, Forgings). The company was formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group and its subsidiaries GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AAM: Legacy brand name for American Axle & Manufacturing, now part of Dauch Corporation
- Dowlais
- GKN Automotive
- GKN Powder Metallurgy
Products and services
- Axle Systems RWD, AWD and 4WD axle systems and components for internal combustion, hybrid electric and full electric vehicles, engineered to optimize mass, increase efficiency and reduce NVH without sacrificing performance. Sold to global automotive OEMs as Tier 1 driveline content integrated into vehicle platforms.
- Sideshafts, Propshafts and ePowertrain Complete range of sideshafts, propshafts, CV joint solutions and ePowertrain components for all powertrain platforms, designed to maximize efficiency and deliver enhanced performance for automotive OEM customers.
- Powder Metallurgy Vertically integrated production of advanced metal powders and sintered or additively manufactured components for automotive and industrial markets, leveraging conventional sintering and metal additive manufacturing technologies.
- Forgings Lightweight, high-precision, power-dense net and near-net shaped forged components for automotive and industrial markets, produced via hot, warm and cold forging plus machining, heat treatment and assembly. Dauch positions this as the world's largest automotive forging enterprise.
Quantifiable outcome
- 69% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.38 billion in Q1 2026 following Dowlais acquisition
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Dauch
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Dauch technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Dauch partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Dowlais Group plccoreDauch completed acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy on February 3, 2026. The combined company operates under the Dauch Corporation brand and trades under NYSE:DCH and LSE:DCH. This transformational acquisition created a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with operations in 24 countries and over 175 locations. The deal was valued at $1.44 billion.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Dauch competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Linamar Corporation: Canadian Tier 1 supplier with a Powertrain/Driveline segment producing gears, shafts, and axle assemblies for OEMs. Similar mid-cap scale to pre-Dowlais Dauch and competes for similar North American driveline programs.
- Bharat Forge: India-based global leader in automotive and industrial forgings; acquired Dauch's India commercial-vehicle axle business in 2024. Highly comparable to Dauch's metal-forming/forging segment and increasingly to its driveline strategy.
- Dana Incorporated: Tier 1 supplier of driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for automotive and commercial-vehicle OEMs. Directly comparable to Dauch's axle, sideshaft, and ePowertrain portfolio serving overlapping OEM customers.
- Schaeffler Group: Automotive and industrial supplier with powertrain and chassis divisions producing driveline components, electric axles, and precision forged parts. Comparable to Dauch in eAxle and metal-forming technology positioning.
- Allison Transmission: Largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty commercial-vehicle automatic transmissions and fully automatic hybrid/electric propulsion systems. Comparable to Dauch on heavy-duty and electrified driveline content.
- BorgWarner: Global Tier 1 supplier of powertrain and driveline solutions, including eAxles, AWD systems, and transmission components. Direct competitor to Dauch in electrified and conventional driveline systems for the same OEM customer base.
- ZF Friedrichshafen: Germany-based global Tier 1 with a major driveline and chassis technology division producing axles, transmissions, and e-drive systems for passenger and commercial vehicles. Directly comparable on driveline product portfolio and OEM customer overlap.
- Magna Powertrain (Magna International): One of the largest Tier 1 driveline and powertrain suppliers globally, producing AWD systems, transfer cases, and eDrive units for OEMs including GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Closest scale competitor to Dauch in axle and driveline integration.
Broad incumbents
- Continental AG: Massive Tier 1 incumbent supplying automotive OEMs across driveline, ADAS, braking, and electronics. Overlaps with Dauch in select powertrain and axle categories but at far broader portfolio scale.
- Robert Bosch: World's largest automotive supplier with mobility solutions spanning powertrain, eAxle, and driveline electronics. Competes with Dauch on select electrified driveline programs but does not specialize in forgings or axle assemblies.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Dauch social profiles
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Dauch leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles19 records
Dauch subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Dauch funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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Dauch M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A6 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Dauch
What does Dauch do?
Dauch Corporation is a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures driveline systems and metal forming components. Its Driveline Solutions include axle systems (RWD, AWD, 4WD), sideshafts, propshafts, CV joints and ePowertrain components for internal combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. Its Metal Forming Technologies include powder metallurgy (including metal additive manufacturing) and forged components for automotive and industrial markets. Products are sold directly to OEM automakers under long-term supply contracts.
Is Dauch a public or private company?
Dauch is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Dauch founded?
Dauch was founded in 1994. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Dauch based?
Dauch is headquartered in Detroit, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dauch make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Driveline Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are metal Forming Products Sales.
Who are Dauch's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Linamar Corporation, Bharat Forge, Dana Incorporated, Schaeffler Group, Allison Transmission, BorgWarner, ZF Friedrichshafen and Magna Powertrain (Magna International). Broad incumbents are Continental AG and Robert Bosch.
Does Dauch have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dauch.
What industry is Dauch in?
Dauch's product category is Automotive Driveline and Metal Forming Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAHAJ, Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules), with a secondary code of IMACAHAA, Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel). Its NAICS code is 3363.