Accelerating by scaling up
Date: 02.03.26
What were the highlights in 2025?
The year was marked by several important achievements. One of the biggest was the launch of our first PFAS-free elastomer for demanding applications in the semiconductor industry. Close collaboration with customers and industry partners, AI-based simulation and our global materials expertise made this innovation possible. The new solution meets the highest standards in terms of performance and service life. During the year, integration of AI into core processes was deepened, cutting some design cycles by up to 30 percent and enabling faster go-to-market for our customers. We also inaugurated a state-of-the-art expansion of our facility in Malta, strengthening our cleanroom production capacity. Furthermore, we introduced fully automated manufacturing cells for complex rubber-metal components, thereby increasing our competitiveness and reducing space needed in production.
Can you provide some examples of your applications in fast-growing industries and segments?
Our advanced sealing solutions are used in a number of industries fueled by structural growth. In conjunction with countries expanding their electricity grids, we deliver high performance materials and configurations that protect substations and minimize the risk of harmful gas emissions. In industrial automation, we supply seals optimized for lighter,
faster and more precise robotic applications. In mobility, our solutions ensure a high degree of operational reliability for high-speed electric vehicle motors and we are gradually
increasing our exposure to the growing aerospace industry.
Can you tell us about this year’s acquisitions?
We advanced our positions in several key markets through a series of strategic acquisitions during the year. In aerospace, the acquisition of US-based Aero-Plastics – alongside previous acquisitions such as Rainier Rubber, MG Silikon and Magee Plastics – has strengthened our position as the leading global supplier of aircraft window seals. We can now offer complete window and wall modules for commercial aircraft. In the US, we expanded our presence by acquiring CRC Distribution, significantly increasing our capacity to supply to both OEMs and maintenance operators. In Asia, the acquisition of Masterseals in Singapore further strengthens our position in the energy sector, creating new opportunities in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
What progress did you make on sustainability in 2025?
We took significant steps forward in our sustainability work during the year. We continued to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by focusing on energy-efficient solutions and expanded our circularity initiatives to include updated design processes for better material utilization. We also developed capacity to determine the carbon footprint of our products, thereby deepening partnerships with customers and providing us with more robust, scientific assessments. More than 170 social initiatives were implemented globally in the communities in which we operate, which underlines our social commitment. In 2026, we plan to launch a new elastomer range featuring a significantly lower carbon footprint.
Read more about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
The year was marked by several important achievements. One of the biggest was the launch of our first PFAS-free elastomer for demanding applications in the semiconductor industry. Close collaboration with customers and industry partners, AI-based simulation and our global materials expertise made this innovation possible. The new solution meets the highest standards in terms of performance and service life. During the year, integration of AI into core processes was deepened, cutting some design cycles by up to 30 percent and enabling faster go-to-market for our customers. We also inaugurated a state-of-the-art expansion of our facility in Malta, strengthening our cleanroom production capacity. Furthermore, we introduced fully automated manufacturing cells for complex rubber-metal components, thereby increasing our competitiveness and reducing space needed in production.
Can you provide some examples of your applications in fast-growing industries and segments?
Our advanced sealing solutions are used in a number of industries fueled by structural growth. In conjunction with countries expanding their electricity grids, we deliver high performance materials and configurations that protect substations and minimize the risk of harmful gas emissions. In industrial automation, we supply seals optimized for lighter,
faster and more precise robotic applications. In mobility, our solutions ensure a high degree of operational reliability for high-speed electric vehicle motors and we are gradually
increasing our exposure to the growing aerospace industry.
Can you tell us about this year’s acquisitions?
We advanced our positions in several key markets through a series of strategic acquisitions during the year. In aerospace, the acquisition of US-based Aero-Plastics – alongside previous acquisitions such as Rainier Rubber, MG Silikon and Magee Plastics – has strengthened our position as the leading global supplier of aircraft window seals. We can now offer complete window and wall modules for commercial aircraft. In the US, we expanded our presence by acquiring CRC Distribution, significantly increasing our capacity to supply to both OEMs and maintenance operators. In Asia, the acquisition of Masterseals in Singapore further strengthens our position in the energy sector, creating new opportunities in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
What progress did you make on sustainability in 2025?
We took significant steps forward in our sustainability work during the year. We continued to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by focusing on energy-efficient solutions and expanded our circularity initiatives to include updated design processes for better material utilization. We also developed capacity to determine the carbon footprint of our products, thereby deepening partnerships with customers and providing us with more robust, scientific assessments. More than 170 social initiatives were implemented globally in the communities in which we operate, which underlines our social commitment. In 2026, we plan to launch a new elastomer range featuring a significantly lower carbon footprint.
Read more about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions