Trelleborg strengthens liquid silicone rubber capabilities by acquiring Austria-based Nexus Elastomer Molds, enhancing tooling, automation expertise, and faster innovation.
Trelleborg Group AB has further reinforced its position in advanced polymer and sealing technologies by expanding its liquid silicone rubber (LSR) capabilities through a strategic acquisition in Austria. Acting through its specialized business area, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, the Swedish industrial group has signed and completed an agreement to acquire Nexus Elastomer Molds GmbH, a company renowned for its high-end tooling expertise and automated manufacturing solutions, particularly in the field of liquid silicone rubber processing.
Headquartered in Eberstalzell, Austria, Nexus Elastomer Molds has built a strong reputation for delivering customized, precision-engineered tooling systems and fully automated production cells. These solutions are widely used in applications requiring complex geometries, high reliability, and consistent quality—key requirements in industries such as medical technology, industrial sealing, and advanced manufacturing. The company’s competencies span the entire tooling lifecycle, from rapid concept development and design through to manufacturing, validation, and automation integration.
Trelleborg and Nexus already share a collaborative history, having worked together previously on both development projects and production activities. This existing partnership has allowed both organizations to build a deep mutual understanding of technical requirements, quality standards, and innovation goals. The acquisition therefore represents a natural progression of a proven relationship, transforming long-standing cooperation into full integration within Trelleborg’s global operations.
Financially, the Austrian company contributes external sales of approximately SEK 160 million on a rolling twelve-month basis as of June 2025. Beyond revenue, however, the strategic value of the transaction lies in Nexus’s specialized know-how in silicone tooling and automated manufacturing. Its ability to rapidly develop and optimize tools significantly reduces lead times, enabling faster prototyping and a shorter path from design to serial production. This agility is increasingly important for customers seeking quicker market entry and more responsive supply chains.
Commenting on the acquisition, Jürgen Bosch, Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, emphasized that bringing Nexus into the group strengthens expertise across silicone tooling, production technologies, and automation. He highlighted that Nexus’s technical approach—particularly its rapid tool development capabilities—will help accelerate innovation cycles and allow both Trelleborg and its customers to introduce new products to the market more quickly. According to Bosch, Nexus’s strong focus on engineered, application-specific solutions aligns closely with Trelleborg’s broader strategy of delivering high-performance, value-added offerings tailored to customer needs.
The acquisition is also expected to generate benefits beyond Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Nexus’s capabilities will support and expand the technological platform of Trelleborg Medical Solutions, where liquid silicone rubber plays a critical role in producing components for healthcare and life science applications. By integrating advanced tooling, automation, and process expertise in-house, Trelleborg aims to enhance quality consistency, scalability, and innovation across its medical and industrial portfolios.
Overall, the addition of Nexus Elastomer Molds represents a strategic step in Trelleborg’s ongoing efforts to deepen its competencies in liquid silicone rubber technologies. By combining Nexus’s specialized tooling and automation expertise with Trelleborg’s global scale, customer reach, and material science knowledge, the group is well positioned to strengthen its competitive advantage, accelerate product development, and deliver even more advanced, reliable, and efficient solutions to customers worldwide.
