Trelleborg Sealing Solutions recently established a R&D facility in Bangalore, India which focuses on a range of sealing technologies including both material and design innovations.

Teams of researchers and engineers will work on developing solutions to address challenges faced by industries such as hydraulics, off-highway, and industrial automation.

The R&D centre will focus on analysing the physical characteristics like tensile, strength, elongation, modulus and tear strength of elastomer compounds. Future plans of the company include incorporating analytical testing, benchmark analysis and product testing.

Dr. Konrad Saur, Vice President, Innovation and Strategic Business Development with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, says: "This R&D facility is our second in Asia and our first in India and it significantly enhances our local capabilities. Our R&D centers are essential in driving material and product development, ensuring the performance excellence of our solutions across diverse applications. We've always prioritized substantial investments in R&D to meet the dynamic demands of the industry. 

"The facility is part of our strategic approach to get closer to our customers and foster stronger partnerships in the Asia Pacific region and specifically in India. It is configured to meet both global and local needs, particularly in material testing, materials application conditions and media compatibility. This will enable us to effectively address the stringent regulatory compliance and material compatibility requirements that industries are increasingly adhering to. We are committed to driving innovation and look forward to forging even stronger partnerships with our customers to help them achieve their goals with our advanced sealing solutions," he further added.

Vinay Balakrishnan, General Manager Industrial Asia Pacific, emphasised on the company's dedication to build relationship with local companies and industries.

Salome Martin, Director R&D Services India, said "This is a big step forward by Trelleborg in the Asia region. The development is carried out in a structured manner understanding the current needs of our customers and developing capabilities, solutions, and technical expertise accordingly."  

"The Indian market is different and having a local presence enables this center to focus on the needs of our customers and collaborate with them to meet their growth aspirations," he further added.