When Joe Gormezano and Brian Knibb set up KGP in 1988 they had already been working in the automotive and related sectors for more than 20 years. In that time both men had majored on international operations, Joe in product engineering and international business development and Brian in manufacturing engineering and international production projects.
Naturally, their contact network developed during those years was a major contributor to their subsequent success.
The team they have recruited since have complemented the initial knowledge and experience as well as adding its own networks. From polymer engineering to high performance powertrains, KGP's research has covered most aspects of light and heavy duty vehicle and components markets over recent years.
Market and product knowledge has grown to the stage where KGP's Research Director, Alex Woodrow, can now claim one of the best knowledge bases for the automotive industry in the world.
In addition, KGP has formed working relationships with other global market analysis and forecasting firms such as J D Power, Off-Highway Research, Power Systems Research and Supplier Business.