Divestment of vehicle component plant in UK completed

Divestment of vehicle component plant in UK completed

Trelleborg's divestment of its operations in Coventry, in the UK, which is
included in Trelleborg Automotive UK, has now been completed. The business is
being taken over by the company's management. 

As announced earlier, the divestment is part of Trelleborg's strategic and
operational action program within the Trelleborg Automotive business area. The
operations in Coventry are part of the antivibration business and manufacture
airsprings. The business has about 110 employees, had sales of SEK 150 M in 2006
and recorded a loss. 

For Trelleborg, the divestment is expected to lead to a book capital loss of
about SEK 90 M before tax. It is anticipated that the divestment will generate a
positive cash flow of approximately SEK 15 M.


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

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