Trelleborg Group AB (Trelleborg, Sweden) has, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of Sico Gesellschaft für Siliconverarbeitung mbH and Czech joint venture company Sico Silicone s.r.o. Trelleborg has been a 50/50 joint venture party in Sico Silicone since 2016.
Sico develops and manufactures a range of engineered extruded and molded silicone rubber products, including tubes, hoses, and profiles, for food and beverage, healthcare, automotive niches, and building and construction. Headquarters and primary production are in Witten, Germany, with additional production in Velké Poříčí, Czech Republic. Consolidated sales amounted to approximately SEK 280 million in 2024. This bolt-on acquisition aligns with Trelleborg’s strategy to grow in attractive industries that complement and strengthen the Group’s existing offerings. Trelleborg has announced a number of acquisitions in recent months, including: piping specialist NuFlow Technologies; plastics manufacturer Aero-Plastics Inc.; and thermoplastics manufacturer Magee Plastics.
“We are delighted to welcome Sico to Trelleborg. The acquisition strengthens our silicone capabilities in Europe and will allow us to offer customers a broader range of high-quality solutions,” says Jean Paul Mindermann, President of the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area.
Trelleborg acquires silicon rubber manufacturer Sico
| By Mary Bailey