• The graphic arts industry has become an increasingly important market for Trelleborg since it purchased Reeves in 2006 and took over the well established Vulcan® brand
The Trelleborg story in printing
Trelleborg has been pioneering polymer engineering and materials technology in its chosen segments for more than a century. Read about some key chapters in the recent Trelleborg story in the printing industry
2006
2006
Trelleborg AB acquires Reeves
2008
2008
Trelleborg acquires MacDermid Offset Printing Blankets and NIP Systems.
- The acquisition from the US group MacDermid Inc was signed on June 2nd 2008. Two brands entered into the product portfolio: Rollin® and Axcyl® brands
- This acquisition strengthens significantly our product portfolio and geographical presence around the world, providing a solid platform for continued growth in the future
2012
2012
Trelleborg introduces the new solvent-less roller head line manufacturing process
- The Solventless roller head line represents the advanced sustainable solution of our printing blanket manufacturing process.
- It reduces CO2 emissions and eliminates the need for solvents
- It allows waste reduction and less energy-consuming process
- The line boasts a 3.5 meter three roll calendar
2013
2013
Trelleborg acquires Printec® Brazil
- This acquisition strengthens our position in high-end segments in North America, adding the Printec® brand to our portfolio
- It covers our presence in packaging printing and specific applications as coating and beverage can
- The state-of-the-art facility in Barueri, São Paulo, will allow the group to create a platform for local presence in the region and growth in the graphic arts industry
2014
2014
The Italian Site of Trelleborg celebrates 50 years: 1964-2014
- Trelleborg Coated Systems facility of Lodi Vecchio, Italy, enjoys an open evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian site based in Lodi Vecchio
2015
2015
Trelleborg Receives Sustainability Award in the rubber goods field
- Trelleborg Coated Systems facility of Lodi Vecchio, Italy, receives a sustainability award at the 70th anniversary celebratory event for Assogomma, the association which represents Italian rubber goods-producing companies
- Trelleborg is committed to constantly improve sustainability in the workplace.
2016
2016
Trelleborg expands website with worldwide printing solutions success stories
- Trelleborg expands its website content to make it an even more effective source of information about solutions for the offset, flexo and digital markets
- The latest addition is a section on success stories from around the world, which is constantly being extended following new interviews with distributors, partners and printers
- Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of CGS Holding a.s. – a privately-owned company with leading positions in agricultural, industrial and specialty tires as well as engineered polymer solutions such as printing blankets
2018
2018
The Sava® branded offer enter the printing solutions website adding a new section of products
- Savatech d.o.o., part of Trelleborg Group since June 2016, renamed Trelleborg Slovenija d.o.o.
- The established Vulcan, Rollin and Printec brands have been joined by Slovakian-made Sava products featuring revolutionary ’cord’ technology. Printing blankets are based on a cord carcass and provide outstanding dimensional stability, minimum loss in thickness, impact resistance, longer service life and excellent print quality
