For immediate release
December 2014
Mayor Bob Muckle Speaks at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Inauguration for the
Unveiling of New Manufacturing Facility in Louisville, Colorado
New Trelleborg Sealing Solutions manufacturing facility demonstrates operational excellence
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and
suppliers of seals and bearings, held an inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony to
commemorate the unveiling of its prestigious new facility located in the Colorado Technology
Center in Louisville, Colorado, U.S. on December 12th. Mayor of Louisville Bob Muckle was one
of the speakers and participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony, along with several city council
members, customers, local businesses and senior Trelleborg management.
"We are pleased that Trelleborg has embraced the benefits that Colorado offers companies,
including our innovative aerospace industry and our focus on advanced industries," said Ken
Lund, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International
Trade. "Trelleborg is an exciting, innovative company and we are thankful that they will expand
in Louisville. We wish them continued success."
Poised for growth, innovation and business expansion, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will be
manufacturing its renowned engineered seals and bearing solutions for advanced applications
in aerospace, automotive, life sciences and oil & gas industries.
Mayor Bob Muckle says:
“We are delighted that Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has chosen
Louisville as a home for manufacturing operations to support the economic vitality of Louisville
by creating and preserving jobs, supporting business growth and enhancing our revenue base.”
Tom Potosky, General Manager of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions manufacturing facility in
Louisville, Colorado, says: "In fully leveraging the nearly 76,000 square feet of space, we were
very diligent in our use of Hoshin planning to develop the design and layout of our lean
manufacturing operation. We took a clean sheet approach to optimize flow and create a center
of manufacturing excellence.
This new facility is truly a showcase that demonstrates our
technical expertise and innovation in sealing solutions in addition to providing us room to
expand.”
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has over 20 production facilities and more than 40 marketing
companies worldwide. In the U.S., the new facility will be a focal point within its network of
manufacturing sites, R&D centers and marketing companies. Participants attending the
inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony will have the opportunity to tour the facility and
network with key executives. Press and media are invited to attend and asked to pre-register.
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For more information or high-resolution images, please contact:
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Nancy Nguyen
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Telephone: (260) 748-5702
Email: nancy.nguyen@trelleborg.com
Press Information
Valerie Harding
Ripple Effect Communications.
Telephone: (617) 536-8887.
Email: valerie@rippleeffectpr.com
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allows you to select news by sector www.trelleborg.com/news
Company and profile of the Trelleborg group:
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision
seals and bearings. It supports its aerospace, industrial and automotive customers through over 20 production
facilities and more than 40 marketing companies globally. Within its portfolio are some of the longest established
sealing brands, including Busak+Shamban, Chase Walton, Dowty, Forsheda, GNL, Palmer Chenard, Shamban,
Skega and Stefa along with a large number of proprietary products and materials such as Turcon, Zurcon,
Orkot, Isolast, Stepseal and Wills Rings. www.tss.trelleborg.com
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in
demanding environments. Its innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for customers in a
sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 21 billion (EUR 2.5 billion, USD 3.3 billion) in
over 40 countries. The Group comprises five business areas: Trelleborg Coated Systems, Trelleborg Industrial
Solutions, Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. In
addition, Trelleborg owns 50 percent of TrelleborgVibracoustic, a global leader within antivibration solutions for light
and heavy vehicles, with annual sales of approximately SEK 15 billion (EUR 1.7 billion, USD 2.3 billion) in about 20
countries. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com