Trelleborg acquires MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets

Trelleborg acquires MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets

Through its Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area, Trelleborg has entered
into an agreement to acquire the operations of the US company MacDermid Offset
Printing Blankets, with approximately 400 employees and sales of about SEK 540 M
in 2007. MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets is a leading player in the area of
Printing Blankets for the graphic industry and is part of the US group MacDermid
Inc.

The acquisition strengthens Trelleborg's leading position in the area of
Printing Blankets - polymer-coated composite fabrics designed in several layers
for use in commercial offset printing. 

“The acquisition is part of Trelleborg's strategy to grow within profitable
industrial segments,” says Lennart Johansson, Business Area President of
Trelleborg Engineered Systems. “The graphic industry is an attractive and
growing segment for us and since our acquisition of Reeves in 2006, the area of
Printing Blankets has developed very well. We are now strengthening our offering
further in terms of the product portfolio and geographic presence within the
aftermarket as well as OEM sales.” 

“From an overall perspective, this acquisition gives Trelleborg a solid platform
for continued growth in offset printing blankets. We will be the market leader
in Europe and will have a good second position in the US. The acquisition also
provides the possibility of favorable synergies in terms of marketing and
costs.” 

MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets, with its head office in Denver, Colorado, in
the US, has production units in the US and France, as well as a global sales
organization. 

The purchase consideration amounts to approximately SEK 400 M in cash, which
will be settled in full on completion. The transaction excludes certain
receivables at a value of approximately SEK 20 M. The acquisition is conditional
upon the fulfillment of certain conditions and the approval of the appropriate
authorities. It is expected to be concluded during the second quarter of 2008. 

The operations will be integrated with the existing business in Trelleborg
Engineered Systems. 



Further information can be obtained from Trelleborg  Corporate Communications,
+46 (0)410-670 38. 

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.                                    
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