Trelleborg has completed the divestment of its French light-vehicle component operation

Trelleborg has completed the divestment of its operation that manufactures high-technology rubber, plastic and foam components and systems for the light vehicles industry. The operation is primarily located in France and was part of the Trelleborg Automotive business area. The buyer is Bavaria Industriekapital AG with its registered office in Munich, Germany. The capital gain will have a minor impact on earnings 2012.

A press release on the divestment agreement was published on January 24, 2012.