Trelleborg acquires special tire distributor in Australia

Trelleborg acquires special tire distributor in Australia

Through its Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area, Trelleborg has signed an
agreement to acquire the privately owned Australian special tire distributor
Solid Service Group, which has about 40 employees and annual sales of
approximately SEK 65 M. 

Solid Service Group is one of the largest distributors of solid industrial tires
in Australia, with its head office in Dandenong, outside Melbourne. The Group
has branches in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and
Tasmania. The operation focuses on specialized service for industrial customers,
including fixed pressing units and mobile pressing units for onsite fitting of
all types of industrial tires, primarily for various types of forklifts. 

“Solid Service Group is a specialized, leading trader in the Australian market
for industrial tires. This acquisition represents an expansion of our presence
in the Australian market and strengthens our current logistical network across
the continent, creating new opportunities for our own tire products and for our
continued growth in Australia,” says Maurizio Vischi, Business Area President of
Trelleborg Wheel Systems. 

The acquisition is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter 2007.


For further information, please contact Trelleborg Corporate Communications, +46
(0)410-670 00 or 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