Trelleborg continues its investments in China:

Trelleborg continues its investments in China:

Inaugurates research and development center in Shanghai

Trelleborg continues its long-term strategy to invest in markets with
favorable growth potential. Today, Trelleborg Automotive will inaugurate
its new R&D center in Shanghai. As previously communicated, the new
center offers state-of-the-art technology relating primarily to noise
and vibration-damping brake solutions for passenger vehicles.

“It is with high confidence in the future that we inaugurate the new R&D
center today. The automotive industry is expanding in China and
consequently, it is important for Trelleborg to be present where our
customers are,” says Jim Law, Business Area President for Trelleborg
Automotive. “Each car model requires a specific solution and the R&D
center enables us to offer customized testing options and consultation
for our customers in China.”

At the inauguration, participants will in addition to the management of
the centre, include a number of local Chinese customers, Peter Nilsson,
President and CEO of Trelleborg and Wang Beijun, President of Xinzhuang
Industral Park.

“Here, there are more opportunities for our innovative braking shims and
there is a strong demand for local support in research and development,”
says Jim Law. “The new R&D center has high-tech equipment that
facilitates controlled testing of brake and engine noise. For example,
simulation of brake noise can be conducted here under various driving
conditions and at temperatures varying from -30° to +45°C. The R&D
center also has a laser scanner that facilitates measuring of vibration
levels for various engine components.”

Trelleborg in China. China is one of Trelleborg Group's most important
individual geographic markets. Trelleborg currently has six wholly owned
production plants in China: two in the Shanghai area, two in the Wuxiom
area, one in Qingdau and one in Xingtai. The facilities manufacture
innovative and reliable products that seal, damp and protect in
demanding industrial environments: fender systems for quays, printing
blankets for the graphic industry, molding products for various
industrial segments, antivibration components for the automotive
industry, sealing products, as well as specialty tires, primarily
agricultural. In addition, there are three development units, as well as
several markets offices to efficiently cultivate the local markets. The
total number of employees within the Trelleborg Group in China is
slightly more than 1,700. During 2010, Trelleborg's net sales in China
amounted to nearly SEK 1 billion.

For further information, please contact:
Media: Vice President Media Relations Karin Larsson, 46 (0)410 67094, 46
(0)733 747015, karin.larsson@trelleborg.com
Investors/analysts: Vice President IR Conny Torstensson, 46 (0)410
67070, 46 (0)734 087070, conny.torstensson@trelleborg.com