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Trelleborg investment to create platform for growth in Brazil graphics industry

Thursday 17. March 2011 - Through its Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area, Trelleborg has decided to invest in specialized production of printing blankets in Brazil, aimed at creating a platform for local presence and growth in the graphics industry.

“The graphics industry is a growing and highly attractive market, and an increased presence in South and Latin America is central to our growth strategy,” says Lennart Johansson, President of the Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area.
Under the brand names Vulcan and RollinTrelleborg has a leading position in printing blankets, as Lennart highlighted: “We already rank as one of the three largest players in printing blankets in Latin America, a position which we intend to strengthen through our own onsite production located close to our customers. We are establishing advanced production of printing blankets in a modern plant that is excellently located.”
The plant is located in Santana de Parnaiba, near São Paulo. Trelleborg will invest a total of approximately SEK 45 M in production capacity in 2011 and 2012. It is anticipated that production can commence gradually by the first half of 2012.
The Trelleborg Group currently has 1,000 employees in Brazil and is established in technology development, production and sales in the country.