Trelleborg Automotive inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Dej, Romania

Trelleborg Automotive inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Dej, Romania

Today, the Trelleborg Group's Trelleborg Automotive business area has
inaugurated a newly constructed manufacturing facility in Dej, Romania. The
increased production capacity from this state-of-the-art plant serves the needs
of Trelleborg's existing customers Audi, Dacia, Ford, Peugeot and Renault by
providing local supply to their Romanian and Eastern European plants.
“We have a strong global platform that will be further reinforced by this
plant,” says Trelleborg President and CEO Peter Nilsson. “It is important to be
close to the companies we supply to fulfill just-in-time requirements. This
facility continues our commitment to the developing automotive sector in Eastern
Europe.”
Using proven leading-edge manufacturing processes, the production site in Dej
will produce engine and chassis mounting systems. Initially, the plant will
supply the Renault (Dacia) plant where the successful Logan model is assembled.
The investment is in response to increasing component volumes.

The Dej facility will have about 100 employees by the end of the year and is
designed to meet stringent environmental standards. “We now have a best-in-class
facility with enough capacity to meet growing requirements,” says Henrique
Fischer, President, Trelleborg Automotive Europe. 

The inauguration on June 21 was attended by guests from all around the world,
including representatives from customers such as Renault Dacia, General Motors
and BMW, personnel from the facility's supply base, along with key members of
the local community, and management and personnel from Trelleborg Automotive.


Further information can be obtained from Trelleborg Corporate Communications,
+46 (0)410-670 00 or from Mikael Byström, Trelleborg's Senior Vice President
Investor Relations, +46 (0)410-670 37, +46 (0)708-55 21 69.

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 23,000 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.                                                     
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