Trelleborg's acquisition of the privately owned Australian special tire distributor Solid Service Group, which has about 40 employees and annual sales of approximately SEK 65 M, has been finalized.
Solid Service Group is one of the largest distributors of solid industrial tires in Australia, with its head office in Dandenong, outside Melbourne. The Group has branches in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Tasmania.
The operation focuses on specialized service for industrial customers, including fixed pressing units and mobile pressing units for onsite fitting of all types of industrial tires, primarily for various types of forklifts.
Trelleborg is a global industrial 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 2006 of approximately SEK 27 billion, with about 24,000 employees in 40 countries. The Group comprises four business areas: Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg Automotive, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems.