STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Trelleborg's Annual Report for 2004 will be published today on www.trelleborg.com and will, at the same time, be distributed to Trelleborg's shareholders.
"We are now truly able to say that we have succeeded in focusing the Group on its core operations," says CEO Fredrik Arp in his comments. "Our ambition is to continue to generate strong growth in both Asia and Eastern Europe." He also affirms that the Trelleborg Group can derive satisfaction from a strong trend in sales and profits in 2004.
The overriding theme of the Annual Report is the clarification of the Group's business concept. Trelleborg seals, damps and protects in demanding industrial environments worldwide. We offer our customers designed solutions based on leading polymer technology and unique applications expertise. In the Annual Report, you can read more about Trelleborg's three fundamental guiding tools: its values, strategic platform and financial targets.
During 2005, Trelleborg will celebrate its centenary. It is a vital and confident 100-year-old that now embarks on its second century. This will be manifested in various ways during the year under the slogan "Quality is Timeless."
The Annual Report can be ordered via www.trelleborg.com or from Trelleborg's Corporate Communications department on +46 410-670 00.
For further information, contact Trelleborg's Corporate Communications department on +46 410-670 00.
Trelleborg is a global industrial group. Operations are based on spearhead competence within polymer materials and a high level of industrial know-how, combined with functional solutions and systems designed to meet the needs of our customers. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of approximately SEK 23 billion, with about 22,000 employees in 40 countries. Trelleborg consists of five business areas:
Trelleborg Automotive, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg Building Systems and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been quoted on the A list of Stockholmsborsen since 1964.
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