Trelleborg Establishes New R&D Facility in India

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions inaugurates a new R&D facility providing local innovation backed by global expertise in Bangalore, India.

The new facility is a hub for innovation, focusing on research tailored to meet the specific needs of the regional market. Expanding Trelleborg’s presence in the region, it strengthens partnerships with local industries while enhancing responsiveness and competence in the dynamic market landscape in Asia-Pacific. It focuses on a range of advanced sealing technologies, including both material and design innovations. Teams of researchers and engineers will work on developing new solutions that address sector-specific challenges faced by various industries including hydraulics, off-highway and industrial automation.

Initially the R&D center will focus on analyzing the physical characteristics like tensile strength, elongation, modulus and tear strength of elastomer compounds, in addition to compatibility of high-performance materials with critical application fluids. Equipment includes aging ovens to conduct compatibility studies in air and fluid media which allows Trelleborg to examine the compatibility of materials with customer-specific fluids, whether locally procured or sourced from global labs.

Future plans include incorporating additional capabilities like analytical testing, benchmark analysis and product testing. It will also support local sales and manufacturing teams during failure analysis or with customer feedback, enhancing the company’s ability to serve customers and improve products. The additional capabilities supplement existing local engineering, simulation and design competence.

The investment demonstrates Trelleborg’s strong commitment to the Indian market, bringing advanced research capabilities closer to customers to enable quicker and better support.