DRAFT Global and local strengths to meet 2019 challenges

In this Q&A, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’ business area president Peter Hahn discusses the company’s prospects for the year ahead

ERJ: How would you summarise the markets for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions products and services during 2018, and what is the outlook for next year?

PH: Our year-end result will be public on 13 Feb, but we can conclude from our nine months report that January-October 2018 have been strong for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.

We have had healthy growth in all major geographic regions, notably Asia, and in industries such as automotive, aerospace and the general industry.

As part of a publicly-listed company we are unable to give an outlook for 2019 before it is communicated from the group as a whole (February).

ERJ: Which factors will most influence the direction of these markets in 2019?

PH: The growth that is taking place and is expected to continue in Asia demonstrates geo-economic and geopolitical shifts in power eastwards.

The market outlook is, however, associated with greater uncertainty than previously, with trade policy decisions potentially having further consequences for global economic development...

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