The industrial group Trelleborg acquires the American Sil-Pro, a contract manufacturer of precision components in silicone and thermoplastic components that also offer assembly of medical equipment. Sil-Pro is headquartered in Minnesota, US, and reported sales of SEK 350m in 2017. Business Area Manager for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions states: "The acquisition complements our existing offer and expands our product range in areas like drug delivery and surgical tools." The deal is expected to be completed at the beginning of Q1 2019.