Trelleborg Expands Extrusion Coating Capabilities in North Carolina

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Trelleborg, a leading polymer solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its extrusion coating capabilities with the opening of a dedicated facility in Forest City, North Carolina. The new site will be equipped with advanced extrusion coating technology, enabling rapid prototyping and the development of next-generation polymer solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers.

Why it matters

Extrusion coating is a critical process for creating durable, high-performance composite materials across a wide range of industries. Trelleborg's investment in this new facility demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and its ability to quickly deliver tailored solutions to its customers.

The details

Trelleborg's facility in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, has been testing a state-of-the-art pilot extrusion coating machine for over a year, allowing the company to accelerate prototyping and test specific polymer formulations and substrate combinations. Building on this success, the new facility in Forest City will be equipped with advanced extrusion coating capabilities, further enhancing Trelleborg's ability to support the evolving needs of its customers.

• Trelleborg's Rutherfordton facility has been testing a pilot extrusion coating machine for over a year.
• The new extrusion coating facility in Forest City, North Carolina, is scheduled to open in Q2 2026.

What’s next

The new extrusion coating facility in Forest City, North Carolina, is scheduled to open in Q2 2026, further enhancing Trelleborg's ability to deliver tailored polymer solutions to its customers.