Trelleborg's acquisition of Watts Tyre Group finalized

Trelleborg's acquisition of Watts Tyre Group finalized

 

Trelleborg's acquisition of UK-company Watts Tyre Group was finalized on
February 4, 2011. Watts has annual sales of approximately SEK 300 M and
about 210 employees. The acquisition strengthens Trelleborg's
world-leading position in industrial tires, through geographic expansion
and an increased presence in the aftermarket.

The operation will be integrated into Trelleborg Wheel Systems business
area.

A press release on the agreement regarding the acquisition was published
on November 24, 2010.

For further information, please contact:
Media: Vice President Media Relations Mikael Sjöblom, 46 (0)410 67015,
46 (0)733 74 70 15, mikael.sjoblom@trelleborg.com
Investors/analysts: Vice President IR Conny Torstensson, 46 (0)410
67070, 46 (0)734 087070, conny.torstensson@trelleborg.com