Competition issues at French subsidiary

Competition issues at French subsidiary

The US Department of Justice announced yesterday that they are investigating an
alleged cartel with respect to certain types of marine hoses used to transport
oil. 

The investigation encompasses several international companies including one of
Trelleborg's French subsidiaries, Trelleborg Industrie SAS. In connection with
the investigation, two managers of Trelleborg Industrie SAS were arrested
yesterday in the US. They have since been released. In conjunction with the
investigation in the US, the European Union competition authorities are also
conducting a similar investigation at Trelleborg Industrie SAS's site in
Clermont Ferrand in France. 
The operation targeted by the investigation accounts for a small part of the
Groups sales in France. The operations had sales in 2006 of approx. SEK 250 M.

Trelleborg has a very clear and well communicated policy to adhere to applicable
competition laws. Should the allegation of cartel activities prove to be correct
this is serious and obviously completely unacceptable. 

Trelleborg Industrie SAS is responding to questions from the authorities and has
handed over the materials requested to them. No formal request have been made by
the authorities. The investigation is being closely monitored at Group level.


Further information can be obtained from Viktoria Bergman, Trelleborg's Senior
Vice President, Corporate Communications, +46 (0)410-670 94, +46 (0)708-47 57
33, or from Mikael Byström, Trelleborg's Senior Vice President Investor
Relations, +46 (0)410-670 37, +46 (0)708-55 21 69. 

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 has annual sales of approximately
SEK 27 billion, with about 24,000 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