Trelleborg's acquisition of MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets finalized

Trelleborg's acquisition of MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets finalized

Trelleborg's acquisition of the operations of the US company MacDermid Offset
Printing Blankets has been finalized. The company has 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 was 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 makes Trelleborg the
market leader in Europe and gives a good second position in the US. 

MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets has production units in the US and France as
well as a global sales organization. 

The purchase consideration amounted to approximately SEK 400 M in cash. 

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


For further information, please contact:

Media
Vice President, Media Relations Mikael Sjöblom
Tel: +46 (0)410 - 670 15
Mobile: +46 (0)733 - 74 70 15
E-mail: mikael.sjoblom@trelleborg.com


Investors/analysts
Vice President, Investor Relations Conny Torstensson
Tel: +46 (0)410 - 670 70
Mobile: +46 (0)734 - 08 70 70
E-mail: conny.torstensson@trelleborg.com

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 
www.trelleborg.com