Acquisition of remaining shares in Indian sealing operation finalized

Acquisition of remaining shares in Indian sealing operation finalized

Trelleborg's acquisition of outstanding privately owned minority share (20
percent) in Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India has now been finalized and
thereby becoming sole owner of the company. This acquisition is a part of
Trelleborg's ongoing and future investment in Asia, where India constitutes one
of the key markets.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India is located in Bangalore, has approximately
120 employees and sales of approximately SEK 80 million.

The acquisition has an insignificant impact on the Trelleborg Group's earnings
and financial position.


Further information can be obtained from Mikael Sjöblom, Trelleborg's Vice
President Media Relations,  
+46 (0)410-670 15, +46 (0)733-74 70 15 or Conny Torstensson, Vice President
Investor Relations, 
+46 (0)410-670 70, +46 (0)734-087 070.

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