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Trelleborg A.B.: Acquiring Baron Group A Global Leader in Liquid Silicone Rubber  Link...

Trelleborg Group, through its business area, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions signed an agreement to acquire Baron Group, a prominent Australian-Chinese company in the manufacturing of advanced precision silicone components for healthcare and medical applications.

The privately held company has its head office and two manufacturing facilities in Australia, as well as two additional facilities in China. The Australian manufacturing facilities are also active in several attractive industrial segments in addition to medical technology.

Trelleborg A.B.: Investing in New Healthcare & Medical Facility in Costa Rica  Link...

Trelleborg is investing in a new production facility in Costa Rica for medical technology solutions. The new facility will be established close to a number of international customers with operations in the region. On completion, the facility will offer a full product suite of engineered polymer solutions within healthcare & medical.

The state-of-the-art facility is being built in the city of Grecia, close to the port and an international airport, and a half-hour drive from the main cities in western Costa Rica. It will feature cleanroom production and be designed to meet stringent industry-specific standards for medical device manufacturing, as well as ensuring efficient and sustainable production processes. Sustainability will permeate the building, which will be Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified.

Metso: Discontinuing Rubber and Poly-Met Wear Parts Manufacturing in Trelleborg, Sweden  Link...

Metso has decided to discontinue the factory operations at it Trelleborg plant in Sweden. The factory operations in Trelleborg will be ramped down in stages from the beginning of the second quarter of 2024, with full closure expected in the third quarter.

European rubber and Poly-Met customers will be mainly served by Metso’s factory in Lithuania, where production capabilities will be further strengthened. ​After the closing of the factory in Trelleborg, Metso will have rubber and Poly-Met factories in Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Peru, India, Lithuania, and Australia.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divesting Czech Automotive Component Operation  Link...

Trelleborg has signed an agreement to divest a Czech operation in automotive components located in Hradec Kralove in Czech Republic. The operation develops and manufactures primarily antivibration solutions for the chassis and engines of automotive light and heavy vehicles which is no longer a core business for Trelleborg. The divestment is expected to be finalized during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Trelleborg A.B.: Investing in New Marine Solutions Facility in Vietnam  Link...

Trelleborg Group is investing in a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam for marine solutions, such as marine construction, infrastructure, and fenders. The investment is part of a larger restructuring project where Trelleborg concentrates manufacturing in these product areas to Vietnam and China. In the Netherlands and Singapore, Sales & Design Engineering Excellence Centers are being established for tunnel seals and marine offshore infrastructure, such as offshore wind power.

The facility will be built in Ba Ria Vung Tau, near Ho Chi Minh City. It will meet future demands for both efficient production processes and sustainability, including solar panels, and effective water and wastewater systems. Production in the new facility will start in 2026. The Group will invest approximately SEK 400 M in total between 2023 and 2026.

Trelleborg A.B.: Investing in New Sealing Facility in India  Link...

Trelleborg Group has decided to invest in a completely new production facility for sealing solutions in India. This will replaced existing facilities that will soon reach their full capacity. The Indian market is showing continued strong growth and the investment is part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen positions in attractive and profitable industries and geographic areas.

Trelleborg's high-performing seals are sold to a range of industries including aerospace and healthcare & medical, as well as renewable energy and several industrial niches. The new production facility for seals will increase production capacity by more than 60 percent compared with our current facilities

Trelleborg will acquire land in the Bangalore area to build a modern facility that can meet future demands for both efficient production processes and sustainability, which includes solar panels, energy efficiency, green transportation, and effective water management. In addition, the production equipment will be upgraded. Production in the new facility will start in the first half of 2026.

Trelleborg A.B.: Finalises Divestment of Printing Blanket Operations  Link...

Trelleborg Group has finalized the divestment of its printing blanket operation to Continental, which intends to integrate the operation into its ContiTech business area.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquiring Automotive Boots Market Leader in India  Link...

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions has agreed to acquire the automotive boots operation from Injectoplast, based in Kanpur, India.

Boots are a TPE dynamic sealing solution for vehicle drive shafts, preventing the ingress of salt, water and dust. Boots are used on all passenger cars including hybrid and electric.

Trelleborg A.B.: Finalises Acquisition of MG Silikon GmbH  Link...

Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of German-based MG Silikon GmbH which specialises in sealing solutions for aerospance and industrial applications.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquisition of Minnesota Rubber & Plastics Finalised  Link...

Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of US based, Minnesota Rubber & Plastics (MRP).

MRP is a well-established company in North America operating in several fast-growing industries such as medical equipment, water management and food & beverage, as well as in several industrial applications. The company is a leading manufacturer of engineered polymer and thermoplastic components and a system provider for technically demanding applications. It has its headquarters and innovation center outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, and has a total of eight manufacturing facilities globally, of which four are in the US and the remainder in Mexico, England, the Czech Republic and China.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquiring Minnesota Rubber & Plastics  Link...

Trelleborg Group has signed an agreement to acquire Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, a US-based manufacturer operating in several fast growing industries such as; medical equipment, water management and food & beverage, as well as other industrial applications. The acquisition is seen as a good fit with Trelleborg's activities in fast-growing industries, with a particularly strong synergy in precision seals. The acquisition is due to close by end of 2022.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquires North American Coated Fabrics Operation  Link...

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions has acquired Alpha Engineered Composites' operation in polymer coated fabrics used in niche applications such as transportation equipment and aerospace. This aquistion gives Trelleborg access to heat-resistant silicone coated fabrics, allowing Trelleborg entry into new coated fabrics markets.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divesting Printing Blankets Operation  Link...

Trelleborg Group has signed an agreement to sell its printing blankets operations to Continental for integration into Continental's ContiTech business area. This sale concludes Trelleborg's December 2019 strategic review implementation following divestment of companies with a combined sales revenue of SEK3200M. The printing blankets divestment is expected to be finalised 1H 2022.

Trelleborg A.B.: Expanding in Russia, Vietnam, Japan and Morocco  Link...

Trelleborg is expanding by establishing manufacturing operations in Russia, Vietnam, Japan and Morocco with a total investment of about SEK 300 millioni over five years.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will begin manufacturing sealing solutions for the large domestic Russian market in the third quarter of 2022. The production site, located in Yesipovo near Moscow, will manufacture high-performance seals for the transportation equipment and aerospace market segments, among others.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will also establish production of sealing solutions in Vietnam where the Group has seen a growing need for its engineering seals in a number of market segements.

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions will begin manufacturing automotive boots in Odawara, south-west of Tokyo, in the first quarter of 2022.

In the spring of 2021, automotive boots manufacturing began in Kenitra, Morocco, in response to rising demand. This is the Group’s first production facility on the African continent.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divests Czech Technical Rubber Products Operation  Link...

Trelleborg has signed an agreement to divest its Czech technical rubber products operation based in Nachod to a Czech investment group. The operation develops and manufactures a broad range of engineered polymer products, such as V-belts, specialty molded components for general industry, and inflatable rubber dams for infrastructure. It also undertakes rubber compounding activities and manufactures bicycle tires and tubes.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divests Norwegian Offshore Oil and Gas Operation  Link...

Trelleborg has agreed to divest its oil and gas operation in Norway. The buyer is the current management together with a local partner. The operation mainly develops and manufactures rubber-based fire protection solutions and thermal insulation used in offshore oil and gas extraction. The transaction is expected to be finalised in 2021 Q2.

Trelleborg A.B.: Businesses Under Development Segment to be Discontinued  Link...

Trelleborg's Businesses Under Development reporting segment is to be discontinued as its operations have been divested or are intended to be divested during 2021. This allows Trelleborg to focus on development of its high-performing and well-positioned business areas.

Assets held for sale during 2021 include: Norwegian oil and gas, printing blankets and Czech technical rubber products.

Several business areas are being integrated back into Trelleborgy Industrial Solutions as they have improved profitability and fit with the strategy of securing leading positions in selected segments and niches, these include: Microspheres products, polyurethanes for niche applications, bearings and seals for engineered polymer solutions in, for example, wind farms.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divests Offshore Operation in Skelmersdale, England  Link...

Trelleborg has finalised the divestment of its offshore operations in Skelmersdale, England which was part of Trelleborg's Business Under Development reporting segment. The purchase is a management buyout.

Trelleborg A.B.: Launching New Climate Target for CO2 Emissions  Link...

Trelleborg is launching a new climate target, “50 by 25”, entailing that the Group will reduce its CO2 emissions by 50 percent relative to sales by 2025. This target can be translated to a greater than 20% reduction in absolute emissions in the period through 2025. The 2025 target is part of the vision statement of achieving complete climate neutrality in its own operations by the ned of 2035.

Trelleborg intends to join the Science Based Targets Initiative. The Group’s “50 by 25” climate target may therefore be fine-tuned during the five-year period in dialogue with the Science Based Targets Initiative, in accordance with how the conditions change for achieving the 1.5°C target for society at large.

Trelleborg A.B.: Increased Restructuring Measures to Address Impact of COVID-19  Link...

Trelleborg has expanded its restructuring measures to address the anticipated long-term effects of COVID-19 on market demand in certain market segments. Costs for restructuring are now expected to amount to 700 M SEK for FY 2020 ipo 300 M SEK announced previously.

Restructuring costs are distributed across the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Sealing Solutions, Wheel Systems and Business Under Development reporting segments. The initiatives address production and sales structures in all business areas aiming to enhance organisational efficiency relative to the new market situation post COVID-19.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divests Moulded Component Operations in Sweden and Estonia  Link...

Trelleborg has finalised divestment of its Swedish and Estonian moulded components business unit (part of the recently initiated Business Under Development segment). The divested operations manufacture various moulded products (2019 SR 250M SEK) and have been sold to the current management team.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divests Cernay, France Rubber Roller Unit  Link...

Trelleborg has divested a rubber roller development and manufacturing unit located in Cernay, France. This unit was part of Trelleborg's printing blankets operations which was placed in the Business Under Development segment.The buyer is the Belgian Hannecard Group.

The divested operation, which had annual sales of approximately SEK 70 M (approx 6.7 M Euro) in 2018 and profitability in line with the level for Trelleborg’s printing blankets, will be deconsolidated on January 7, 2020. The transaction will only have a negligible impact on the Group’s earnings.

Trelleborg A.B.: Expands Qingdao Tunnel Sealing Systems Facility  Link...

Trelleborg is starting local production of its Gina Gasket at its Qingdao facility following the addition of a new manufacturing line. Trelleborg’s Ridderkerk premises has designed and supplied tunnel sealing systems to projects across China for the last 15 years and to almost all immersed tunnel projects across the globe for over 60 years. Moving forward, the company’s Qingdao facility will service the Chinese market, with Ridderkerk continuing to supply to other parts of the world.

Metso: Discontinuing Rubber and Poly-Met Wear Parts Manufacturing at Ersmark, Sweden Plant  Link...

As part of ongoing evaluations of its EMEA Minerals Consumables business footprint, Metso has decided to discontinue manufacturing at its Ersmark plant in Sweden. The plant will be ramped down in stages starting Q2 2020 with full closure in Q3 2020.

The Ersmark factory produces rubber and poly-met wear parts used in the mining industry. Metso is a leading player in the rubber and poly-met mill lining business with a strong service network in all the main mining markets. In addition to Ersmark, Metso has another factory continuing synthetic wear part production in Trelleborg, Sweden, and nine other factories for synthetic solutions globally.

Trelleborg A.B.: Strenghtens Focus on Selected Segments  Link...

Trelleborg is implementing organizational changes with the aim of focusing the Group on selected segments and at the same time highlight areas where improvement in profitability must occur. The new structure will consist of three business units compared to the current five. An additional Businesses Under Development segment is also being created for intensive review of operations not currently considered well-positioned. Profitability improvements are required for these businesses over a 12-24 month timeframe for further inclusion in the Group.

Businesses under development will consist of:

• Printing blankets operations of Trelleborg Coated Systems
• Oil & gas operations of Trelleborg Offshore & Construction
• Swedish and Estonian operations for speciality mouldeds components (SMC) of Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS)
• Czech operations for SMC and technical rubber products of TIS plus bicycle tire operations of Trelleborg Wheel Systems

Trelleborg A.B.: Sealing Solutions Expands Manufacturing in Pernik, Bulgaria  Link...

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Pernik, Bulgaria. The expansion enables further focus on Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) products for the industrial and automotive segments.
The site also supplies to the pharmaceutical, sanitary, household and baby care markets. Advanded LSR solutions is a particular area of focus for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions with the production facilities supported by Trelleborg's Swiss center of excellence for LSR located in Stein am Rhein.

Trelleborg A.B.: Invests in New State-of-Art Manufacturing Facility for Sealing Profiles in Aurora, Ohio  Link...

Trelleborg has consolidated its US sealing profiles operations into one new facility in Aurora, Ohio, USA. This move supports growth and reduces complexity.

Trelleborg A.B.: Assumes Full Ownership of North American Max Seal Joint Venture  Link...

Trelleborg, through its Industrial Solutions Business, has assumed full ownership of the joint venture with Max Seal. This includes a manufacturing facility based in Tijuana, Mexico, that produces watertight seals for a variety of plastic and double corrugated wall pipe systems for water and wastewater.

Trelleborg A.B.: Enters Joint Venture in Malaysia for Production of Composite Hoses  Link...

Trelleborg's Industrial Solutions business has signed an agreement with Wellcall Hodlings Bhd. to form a joint venture in Malaysia to manufacture and sell composite industrial hoses. First hoses are to be produced in 2020, the typical applications being road and rail tanker, aviation fuel and aggressive chemical hoses.

Trelleborg A.B.: Consolidating Operations in Oil & Gas  Link...

Trelleborg implements a number of strategic measures to secure Trelleborg's leading position and competitiveness in the offshore oil & gas segment, whose market condition has been challenging for a long time and still is. Trelleborg has decided to gradually discontinue the manufacturing of subsea buoys for drilling equipment in deep-water environments in Houston, Texas, U.S. Production equipment will be transferred and consolidated to the existing operations in Skelmersdale, England, whose manufacturing focuses on other types of deep-water buoys and engineered polymer solutions. The U.S. sales and engineering organization will be retained.

Trelleborg A.B.: Trelleborg Expands Pipe Seals Manufacturing in USA  Link...

Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation inaugurates its manufacturing facility in Bonne Terre, Missouri, in the U.S. The size of the facility has almost doubled with a 17,800 square feet extension, which will allow for increased production and storage of pipe seals.

Hexpol AB: Acquires Trelleborg's Lesina, Czech Republic Compounding Unit  Link...

Trelleborg Material & Mixing Lesina s.r.o, with a manufacturing facility in Lesina, Czech Republic had a turnover of 40 MEUR in 2016 and has around 125 employees. The main end-user segments are within automotive industry, general industry, building and construction.

Trelleborg A.B.: Inaugurates New Automotive Boot Factility in Mexico  Link...

On December 6, Trelleborg Group inaugurated a newly constructed manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico, to manufacture high-performance automotive components such as transmission and steering gear thermoplastic boots for passenger cars. The facility is part of the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area.

Trelleborg A.B.: Completes Schwab Acquisition  Link...

Trelleborg has completed its acquisition of Schwab.

Trelleborg A.B.: Finalises Acquisition of Coors Tek, Inc  Link...

Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of a U.S.-based subsidiary of CoorsTek, Inc. that specializes in the manufacturing of precision seals for the aerospace industry. The acquisition will further strengthen Trelleborg’s presence in North America and in sealing solutions for major aircraft programs. The operation is located in El Segundo, California. Sales amounted to approximately SEK 115 M in 2015. This bolt-on acquisition is part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments.

Trelleborg A.B.: Enters Agreement to Acquire Schwab Vibration Control  Link...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Trelleborg Industrial Solutions has entered into an agreement to purchase Schwab Vibration Control from the Freudenberg Group for an undisclosed amount. Based in Velten, Germany, Schwab Vibration Control develops and manufactures anti-vibration and suspension products and technologies for the rail industry. In addition to rail systems, the company also offers products for the off-highway and industrial sectors, which Trelleborg said aligned with its own anti-vibration expertise. The German-based firm also has offices in Switzerland and manufacturing partners in Poland, Romania and Turkey.

Freudenberg & Co: Completes Deal For Vibracoustic Acquistion  Link...

Trelleborg A.B. has completed the sale of its shares in Vibracoustic GmbH to Freudenberg and Co. KG.

Trelleborg A.B.: Finalises Acquistion of CGS (Mitas)  Link...

Trelleborg A.B. has finalised the acquistion of CGS parent company of Mitas, Rubena, Savatech.

Trelleborg A.B.: Agreement to Sell Vibracoustic Shares to Freudenberg  Link...

Trelleborg and Freudenberg have signed an agreement under which Trelleborg will sell its shares in joint venture TrelleborgVibracoustic to Freudenberg.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquires Loggers Rubbertechniek BV  Link...

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions has signed an agreement and finalised the acquisition of Loggers Rubbertechniek BV, a Dutch engineering company that provides engineered anti-vibration systems

Trelleborg A.B.: Starts Production of AV Mounts, Rayong, Thailand  Link...

Trelleborg has started production at a new site for auto AV mounts in Rayong, Thailand.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquires Maritime International USA  Link...

Trelleborg has acquired Maritime International USA a manufacturer of marine fender systems.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquires Outstanding Share of Liquid Silicone Rubber Operation in Bulgaria  Link...

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, utilized an option from 2011 to acquire the outstanding 50 percent of the shares in Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Silcotech Bulgaria OOD, with a production unit in Pernik, Bulgaria. Its main focus is the production of precision molded seals in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) for various industries including baby care and food processing. The transaction is part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments.

Trelleborg A.B.: Finalisation of Coated Fabrics Business Acquistion  Link...

Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of assets and businesses from the U.S. based privately owned Uretek Archer LLC Group comprising Uretek LLC and Archer Rubber Company LLC. Uretek and Archer develop and manufacture urethane-coated fabrics and rubber-coated fabrics respectively. Their products and solutions are used across multiple segments, such as aerospace, healthcare, outdoor recreation, government and defense. The businesses have manufacturing facilities in New Haven, Connecticut and in Milford, Massachusetts, U.S., respectively. Total sales are mainly in North America and amounted to about SEK 480 M in 2013. The transaction will be consolidated as of 31 October, 2014.

Trelleborg A.B.: Divestment of Automotive Rubber Boot Facility  Link...

Trelleborg has finalized the divestment of a facility that manufactures rubber boots for light vehicles. The business operation is based in Spain and is part of the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area. The buyer is the French Group Delmon Industrie S.A. Sales from the divested operation in 2013 amounted to approximately SEK 150 M. The transaction will only have a negligible impact on the Group’s earnings.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquires Coated Fabric Businesses in North America  Link...

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Coated Systems, signed an agreement to acquire the assets and businesses from the U.S. based privately owned Uretek Archer LLC Group comprising Uretek LLC and Archer Rubber Company LLC. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. Uretek and Archer develop and manufacture urethane-coated fabrics and rubber-coated fabrics respectively. Their products and solutions are used across multiple segments, such as aerospace, healthcare, outdoor recreation, government and defense.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquisition of Turkish Industrial Hose Manufacturer Finalised  Link...

Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of the privately owned Superlas Group. The company develops and manufactures industrial hoses for a range of industries, such as construction and civil engineering, processing, industrial cleaning and tanker transportation. The company has manufacturing facilities in Turkey and sales offices in Austria and the U.K. Sales are global and in 2013 amounted to about SEK 400 M. The transaction will be consolidated as of July 1, 2014.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquistiion of Turkish Hose Manufacturer  Link...

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, signed an agreement to acquire the privately owned Superlas Group. The company develops and manufactures industrial hoses for a range of industries, such as construction and civil engineering, processing, industrial cleaning and tanker transportation. The acquisition consolidates Trelleborg’s market leading position in industrial hoses. The company has manufacturing facilities in Turkey and sales offices in Austria and the U.K. Sales are global and in 2013 amounted to about SEK 400 M. The transaction forms part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in selected attractive market segments.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquires 51% Stake in North American Pipe Seal Company  Link...

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, signed an agreement to acquire a 51-percent stake in the North American group Max Seal. Pursuant to specific terms and conditions of the agreement, Trelleborg has an option and intends to acquire the outstanding share in the company. Max Seal develops and manufactures polymer-based sealing systems for various types of pipes deployed in water and wastewater systems. The business transaction will create a leading position in North America, while complementing Trelleborg’s existing range and presence in the U.S. It will also provide access to the rapidly growing markets in Latin America. The business has its main facility in Tijuana, Mexico, and a sale company in the U.S. Net sales in 2013 amounted to approximately SEK 80 M. The joint venture is part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive and profitable market segments.

Trelleborg A.B.: Trellebory-Vibracoustic Integrates JV in India  Link...

DARMSTADT, Germany—Trelleborg-Vibracoustic is bolstering its business in India by integrating a recently purchased former joint venture into its main operation. The company acquired the remaining 50 percent of Sigma Vibracoustic India from Sigma Corp. at the end of November for an undisclosed amount. A spokesman said the full integration of the company's Indian business is a logical step in its plan to expand its base and reach. Included in the JV purchase is a plant in Mohali, India. TrelleborgVibracoustic also added a second factory in Noida, India, previously owned by Trelleborg A.B. The two sites have been developing and manufacturing chassis and engine mounts, air springs, isolators, dampers and other products for about 15 years. "The integration of our Indian operations means we also have become the market leader for anti-vibration solutions in India with our work force of some 1,400 employees," said Hans-Jurgen Goslar, who represents the company's management board. He said that by merging Sigma Vibracoustic into TrelleborgVibracoustic, the company can offer local and global customers greater flexibility in meeting specific needs.

Trelleborg A.B.: Upgrade of Seals Facility, Conde, France  Link...

Trelleborg have finalised an agreement to contruct a new manufacturing facility as an upgrade to their existing Conde factory in France. The facility will produce high performance seals for aerospace customers. The facility is due to be completed late 2014.

Trelleborg A.B.: Importance of Rubber Compounds for Dock Fender Performance  Link...

All dock fenders are not born equal - Trelleborg have produced a new tool to aid in the appropriate choice of dock fender compound for superior performance.

Trelleborg A.B.: Acquistion of Ambler Technology Ltd, UK.  Link...

Trelleborg A.B. have acquired Ambler Technology Ltd, a leading manufacturer of sytactic foam and composite products.