TRELLEBORG, Sweden (May 6, 2008) — Trelleborg A.B., through its Trelleborg Engineered Systems division, said it will acquire NPC Inc.'s operations to strengthen its pipe seals business.
U.S.-based NPC has about 100 employees and sales of about $18.3 million. The operations will be integrated with the existing business within Trelleborg Engineered Systems and is expected to be complete during the second quarter.
NPC specializes in large seals for such applications as drains and manholes.
Lennart Johansson, president of the Trelleborg Engineered Systems unit, said NPC broadens the firm's market presence in the North American market and complements Trelleborg's existing range of pipe seals.
NPC's head office and production in Milford, N.H.