Trelleborg's acquisition of NPC Inc. finalized

Trelleborg's acquisition of NPC Inc. finalized

Trelleborg's acquisition of NPC Inc, an American specialist in pipe seals, has
been finalized.
NPC Inc. has approximately 100 employees and sales of SEK 110 M.

This acquisition strengthens Trelleborg's leading position in pipe seals,
primarily for newbuilding and replacement in the infrastructure market. NPC Inc.
specializes in large seals for such applications as drains and manholes. NPC has
its head office and production in Milford, New Hampshire, US, plus another minor
production facility in the US.


Trelleborg is a global industrial group whose leading positions are based on
advanced polymer technology and in-depth applications know-how. Trelleborg
develops high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding
industrial environments. The Trelleborg Group had annual sales 2007 of
approximately SEK 31 billion, with about 25,000 employees in 40 countries. The
Group comprises four business areas: Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg
Automotive, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The
Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1964 and
is listed on the OMX Nordic List, large cap.                                    
                                              www.trelleborg.com 

For further information, please contact: 
Media: 
Vice President Mikael Sjöblom, +46 410 670 15, 046 733 74 70 15,
mikael.sjoblom@trelleborg.com

Investors/analysts:
Vice President IR Conny Torstensson, +46 410 670 70, +46 734 08 70 70,
conny.torstensson@trelleborg.com