FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 29, 2016) – Trelleborg, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, finalized its acquisition of the El Segundo, California-based subsidiary of CoorsTek Inc., a manufacturer of high-precision seals and bearings produced from high performance polymers and metals for aerospace applications.

“We have come to understand the importance of implementing enhanced manufacturing and engineering infrastructures worldwide that mirror the complex needs of aerospace customers no matter where they reside," said Michel Prouff, director of global marketing aerospace. "By continually expanding our international logistics capabilities, we can ensure advanced delivery and offer the best engineered products that leverage 60 years of global aerospace experience.

“This acquisition further equips Trelleborg Sealing Solution to maintain its leadership position in elastomer, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-based and airframe seals. Additionally, it brings some interesting spring-energized sealing solutions to its growing portfolio.”

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’ shoulder-to-shoulder engineering has become well-known for facilitating improvements in application and systems quality that influence nearly all major aircraft programs around the world.

“We are excited because this acquisition provides our customers with an even wider product range that meet MS and SAE standards and further increases our U.S. market share," said Gregory Jones, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions general manager, Aerospace Hub Americas (AHA). "Additionally, it is a testament to our dedication to aerospace customers that want to partner with their supplier, receive great service, high-quality products and world-class engineering collaboration.”