The Trelleborg Group
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Our innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for our customers in a sustainable way.
Business concept
We seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments.
Modern-day society would not function without polymer materials, or rubber and plastics as they are commonly known. Machines, tools and accessories need sealing, damping and protecting using a material that is durable, elastic and tough.
Polymers are long chains of molecules that serve as building blocks in rubber and plastics. While there is only one chemical variant of natural rubber, synthetic rubber is available in some 20 variants. Using additives and mixes of various types, and when combined with other materials, such as metals and textiles, polymers gain very different properties.
Trelleborg uses natural rubber in its large tires, springs and rubber bearings as well as its hoses, seals and coated fabrics. Synthetic rubber, such as styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and isoprene rubber, has properties that are similar to those of natural rubber. In mixes, it is used as outer rubber in blasting hoses, oil and gasoline hoses, tires and more. Nitrile rubber (NBR) is often used with other types of rubber for added elasticity, abrasion resistance and ability to withstand low temperatures. Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPM/EPDM) is suitable for high temperatures and used for sealing profiles, hoses and more.
Seal
To seal is to fill a gap when joining two static or moving (dynamic) surfaces, thereby separating different media from each other.
- Seals for static and dynamic industrial applications
- Seals for control systems, brakes and engines in aircraft
- Coated fabrics for train bellows
Damp
To damp is to absorb energy, thereby reducing vibration and noise.
- Systems that protect against vibrations in rail vehicles
- Fenders for safe mooring in ports
- Systems that protect against vibrations in industrial applications
Protect
To protect is to help the environment, people, infrastructure and other assets to manage the impact from natural and man-made forces.
- Boots for drive shafts and steering applications in vehicles
- Agricultural tires that protect the soil
- Passive fire protection solutions on oil platforms
How we are organized
Get an overview of how Trelleborg operates, our business areas, governance and sustainability approach.
Core capabilities
Our core capabilities combine applied skills and customer focus to build value generation:
Polymer Engineering
The Experts In Polymer Engineering
For over a century, we have pioneered the development of applied polymer engineering and materials technology for use in a wide variety of industries.
Local Presence, Global reach
Local Presence with Global Reach
Wherever we do business, we combine our local knowledge with our global strength and capabilities.
applications expertise
We Know How Your Industry Works
We have extensive knowledge of the specific applications used in each industry and draw on this to meet the challenges you face.
Customer integration
Part Of Your Team
We want to make it as easy as possible for our customers to do business with us in the way that best suits their working processes.
Business accelerator
We Work To Build Your Business
We are a proactive business partner delivering future-proof solutions based on market foresight that can contribute to better business – now and tomorrow.
Core values
In a global Group such as Trelleborg, characterized by individual and cultural diversity, our system of shared values is particularly important. Our core values – customer focus, performance, innovation and responsibility – are long-term commitments, which, when coupled with the business concept, goals and strategies guide us in making decisions and conducting business. The values make Trelleborg unique compared with our competitors. We are proud to be different.
Customer focus
Working in partnership, we aim to add value for our customers, as well as for Trelleborg.
Innovation
We promote an innovative culture and attitude. Innovation is a key driver for our growth.
Responsibility
We all share responsibility for our company as a whole and for its results.
Performance
We shall perform better than our competitors.