Trelleborg Group's 2007 Annual Report published

Trelleborg Group's 2007 Annual Report published

The Trelleborg Annual Report for 2007 has been published today on the website
www.trelleborg.com, and has also been sent to Trelleborg's shareholders. 

In the CEO's comments, President and CEO Peter Nilsson expresses his
satisfaction with the Group's growth in 2007:
“The increase in sales for comparable exchange rates amounted to 16 percent.
Accordingly, in the most recent five-year period, we have increased the Group's
average growth at a more rapid pace than the target of 8-10 percent annually
over an economic cycle,” says Peter Nilsson. “Three out of four business areas
reported improved operating profit and operating margins in 2007.”

Peter Nilsson also emphasized the role played by the Group's active portfolio
management in efforts to move toward segments with favorable structural growth.

The company's future priorities aimed at creating value for customers,
shareholders and employees will continue to be based on the business concept to
seal, damp and protect in demanding industrial environments. Growth will take
place organically, but also through acquisitions:
“Organic growth for the year was 10 percent and sales increased by 6 percent as
a result of structural changes,” says Peter Nilsson. “During the past two years,
we concluded no less than 17 acquisitions, of which six were minor acquisitions
completed in 2007. We have all the necessary qualities to conduct successful
acquisitions. This is partly due to the often poor level of consolidation in our
industries and to our significant experience and resources in terms of acquiring
and integrating companies.”

The company continues to increase its presence in growth markets, such as Asia,
Latin America and Central Europe, and sales in these markets increased by 28
percent during the year compared with 2006.

Another priority area is efficiency enhancement:
“Operational efficiency relates to quality in all processes and continuous
improvement of the operational structure. Streamlining of our operational
structure is central in the creation of long-term growth and value for our
shareholders,” says Peter Nilsson. 

The share section states that the Trelleborg share has had an average price
increase of 14 percent per year and an average dividend yield of 4.0 percent per
year over the past five years.

The Annual Report can be ordered at www.trelleborg.com or from Trelleborg
Corporate Communications, 
Tel: +46 (0)410-670 00.


Further information can be obtained from Trelleborg Corporate Communications,
+46 (0)410-670 00. 

Trelleborg is a global engineering group whose leading positions are based on
advanced polymer technology and in-depth applications know-how. Trelleborg
develops high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding
industrial environments. The Trelleborg Group had annual sales in 2007 of
approximately SEK 31 billion, with about 25,000 employees in 40 countries. The
Group comprises four business areas: Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg
Automotive, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The
Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1964 and
is listed on the OMX Nordic List, large cap. www.trelleborg.com