Trelleborg Inaugurates New Plant in Dej, Romania

Trelleborg Automotive has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Dej, Romania. The increased production capacity from this is intended for Trelleborg’s existing customers Audi, Dacia, Ford, Peugeot and Renault in order to provide local supply to their Romanian and Eastern European plants.

“We have a strong global platform that will be further reinforced by this plant,” says Trelleborg President and CEO Peter Nilsson. “It is important to be close to the companies we supply to fulfill just-in-time requirements. This facility continues our commitment to the developing automotive sector in Eastern Europe.”

Using proven leading-edge manufacturing processes, the production site in Dej will produce engine and chassis mounting systems. Initially, the plant will supply the Renault (Dacia) plant where the successful Logan model is assembled. The investment is in response to increasing component volumes.

The Dej facility will have about 100 employees by the end of the year and is designed to meet stringent environmental standards. “We now have a best-in-class facility with enough capacity to meet growing requirements,” says Henrique Fischer, President, Trelleborg Automotive Europe.

The inauguration on June 21 was attended by guests from all around the world, including representatives from customers such as Renault Dacia, General Motors and BMW, personnel from the facility’s supply base, along with key members of the local community, and management and personnel from Trelleborg Automotive.