Discussing the evolution of the construction equipment market, Ranjan Sen, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions talks about the growing need for application-specific seals that boost efficiency and performance while reducing machine downtime.

What factors contribute to India’s growing importance in the global industrial seals market, and how is the country expected to exhibit swift market growth in the coming period?
India’s growing importance in the global industrial seals market is driven by a range of factors, including the rapid development of end-use industries and the emergence of application-specific seals. This has enabled India to experience significant market growth, making it one of the most promising markets in the region. In addition, the country is expected to benefit from government initiatives such as Make in India and Digital India, which are aimed at promoting industrialisation and digitalisation. As a result, it is expected that the industrial seals market in India will grow at a CAGR of 3.6 percent by 2028, significantly outpacing the global average. This growth will be driven by the expanding demand for industrial seals from a variety of end-use industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and food processing. Moreover, with the increasing demand for specialised seals, India is likely to witness a surge in the manufacture of applicationspecific seals, thus driving the market further.

In which industries are Trelleborg products commonly used, and how do their solutions improve performance and efficiency based on each subsegment’s challenges?
Trelleborg products are prevalent in numerous industries, from mining trucks to forestry equipment in the infrastructure space. Known for providing superior performance and efficiency improvements tailored to each segment, Trelleborg solutions are a go-to for any critical application requiring sealing. Each segment offers a different challenge in the industry, from working in the harshest environment to lifting heavy weights to being unstoppable under extreme temperature and pressure. Each challenge is faced by the seal as well. This is where our material expertise and product innovation not only solve the problem but enhance the functionality of the components, like our Roto L, which seals only when needed.

What are some of the material expertise and technological advancements that Trelleborg Group is recognised for, and how do they benefit customers who work with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions?
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is known for its material expertise in the industry. It’s the material that allows us to reach from the seabed to space. We have around 9,000 material formulations, including various proprietary materials, elastomers, thermoplastics, and thermosets; nine R&D labs; 200 test rigs; and 250 major material lab testing devices across the globe. These materials allow our products to enhance the lifetime and increase the efficiency of our customers components. Whenever there is an extreme working condition, our customers know that they can trust us with the solutions. Our products find wide acceptance where the going gets tough and failure is not an option.

What are Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’ expansion plans in India, and how do they fit into the company’s global growth strategy, particularly in Asia?
Asia, especially India, is one of the key regions where growth and expansion are planned by the Trelleborg Group. We have manufacturing units in Bangalore for plastics, elastomers, and metal processing, which helps us serve local and global demands. There is an R&D center being developed this year to help our customers better. We can expect many more developments to come soon.

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