STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Trelleborg has signed a four-year framework agreement with Canadian Natural Resources, CNR International (UK) Limited, regarding the upgrading of solutions for fire safety and sealing on all CNR platforms in the North Sea.
The framework agreement comprises Elastopipe(tm), a flexible sprinkler and deluge system with unique patented characteristics, and pipe-penetration seals. The agreement represents an international breakthrough for the Elastopipe(tm) system, which is the result of many years of development within Trelleborg Viking AS in Norway, part of the Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area.
Elastopipe(tm) is manufactured from fire-retardant synthetic rubber and has been developed for sprinkler and deluge systems in extreme high-risk environments, such as oil platforms. Elastopipe(tm) is able to withstand extreme temperatures, explosions and corrosion. The solution is used in a number of special applications and replaces pipes made of steel, titanium, fiberglass and other materials.
Further information can be obtained from Trelleborg's Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Mikael Bystrom, +46 (0)410-670 37, +46 (0)708-552169 or from Viktoria Bergman, Vice President, Corporate Communications, +46 (0)410-67094, +46 (0)708-475733.
Trelleborg is a global industrial group. Operations are based on
spearhead competence within polymer materials and a high level of
industrial know-how, combined with functional solutions and systems
designed to meet the needs of our customers. The Trelleborg Group has
annual sales of approximately SEK 23 billion, with about 22,000
employees in 40 countries. Trelleborg consists of five business areas:
Trelleborg Automotive, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, Trelleborg Engineered
Systems, Trelleborg Building Systems and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.
The Trelleborg share has been quoted on the A list of Stockholmsborsen
since 1964.
www.trelleborg.com
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