Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India breaks ground on expanded new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India announces the development of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a greenfield investment that increases production capacity by 30 per cent.

Strategically located on Kanakapura Main Road at Kaggalahalli village, the facility campus spans 50,000 square meters/540,000 square feet and is scheduled for completion in 2027. This unified campus brings together comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, research and developments (R&D) with extensive testing facilities, application engineering support, the customer solutions center, supply chain center and global IT services under one roof for the first time.

Trelleborg established its first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru in 2005, serving both local and global customers with high‑performance sealing solutions. Over the past two decades, the company has delivered consistent and sustained growth, underpinned by robust engineering support, a strong focus on localisation, increasing market demand, close customer proximity and India’s strategic role in global supply chains.

The new campus – with 30,000 square meters or 323,000 square feet of buildings, brings together advanced manufacturing capabilities spanning polytetrafluoroethylene products, rotary shaft seals, mechanical face seals, polyurethane (PU) and other sealing solutions that serve various industries worldwide. The new facility positions the company as one of the few multinational players capable of manufacturing a broad and diverse product portfolio locally for both Indian and global markets.

The dedicated R&D center is designed to provide rapid, high‑quality support to our customers. The state‑of‑the‑art hub features a fully equipped materials laboratory as well as a testing and technology laboratory, enabling advanced material and product testing, in-depth analysis and the implementation of development projects aligned with our strategic objectives.

Designed to meet global performance and compliance requirements, the facility will operate under internationally recognised certifications including AS/EN 9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001. It will cater to key industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, defense, fluid power, industrial automation, oil, gas & energy, railways and semiconductors.

Developed with a green‑building philosophy, the campus sets new benchmarks in lowering environmental impact, safety and energy efficiency. The investment will generate hundreds of job opportunities, foster regional economic development and build future‑ready manufacturing expertise.

The Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Karnataka, Mr M.B. Patil, conveyed his best wishes to the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions India management team, stating: I extend my best wishes for the successful completion of this milestone event. The government of Karnataka, through its progressive industrial policies, efficient administrative support and strong commitment to fostering a business‑friendly environment, has consistently supported the industry fraternity – including the engineered polymer solutions sector – and will continue to do so in the years ahead.”

Leading the ceremony were Mr Jürgen Bosch, Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, and Mr KJ Tan, President, Operations Asia Pacific. They were joined by the Indian leadership team, including Managing Director, Mr Raghavendra Nagaragadde and General Manager Vinay Balakrishnan, reaffirming the company’s strategic commitment to the region.

Mr Jürgen Bosch, President, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, said: This project marks an important step forward for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. With the new Bengaluru facility, we are finally bringing our teams together under one roof on one unified site.

“Designed to strengthen collaboration and cross‑functional teamwork, this facility is more than a consolidation; it reflects our ambition to operate as one, aligned, connected, and focused on how we serve our customers. It is a journey shaped by the people with us today and built for those who will join us tomorrow.

“The new facility will strengthen our presence in industrial and automotive, and support our strategic entry into aerospace in India. With everything centralised, we are better positioned to accelerate innovation and serve customers locally and globally.”