Trelleborg Acquires Outstanding Share of Liquid Silicone Rubber Operation in Bulgaria

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Trelleborg (STO:TRELB) 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.

Since the acquisition of Silcotech Group in 2011 Trelleborg has made several investments in its life sciences operations, among others in an expanded production capacity in Switzerland and an establishment of a new full-scale production unit in the U.S.

The business was already fully consolidated. A press release regarding the acquisition in its entirety was published on March 28, 2011.

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 22 billion in over 40 countries. The Group comprises five business areas: Trelleborg Coated Systems, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. In addition, Trelleborg owns 50 percent of TrelleborgVibracoustic, a global leader within antivibration solutions for light and heavy vehicles, with annual sales of approximately SEK 16 billion in about 20 countries. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.  www.trelleborg.com

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