Trelleborg acquires tire distributor in New Zealand

Date: 03.07.18

Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the New Zealand company TRS Tyre & Wheel Ltd, owned by Bapcor Group. The company is a distributor of tires for agricultural, material handling and construction vehicles in New Zealand. It specializes in tires and complete wheels for tire and tractor dealers.  

The company is located in Wanganui, New Zealand, and has operations in four other locations within the country. Annual sales amounts to approximately SEK 160 M. This bolt-on acquisition is part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments. 

“A local presence and global reach are key drivers in our business strategy. This acquisition provides us with an excellent opportunity to enhance our sales of tires for agricultural, material handling and construction vehicles, as well as complete wheels in an attractive and growing market,” says Paolo Pompei, President of the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area.

The transaction will be consolidated as of July 1, 2018.

For further information, please contact:
Media: Vice President Media Relations Karin Larsson, 46 (0)410 67015, 46 (0)733 747015, karin.larsson@trelleborg.com
Investors/analysts: Vice President IR Christofer Sjögren, 46 (0)410 67068, 46 (0)708 665140, christofer.sjogren@trelleborg.com

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 32 billion and operations in about 50 countries. The Group comprises five business areas: Trelleborg Coated Systems, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. 
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