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CONTENT 08 JUST-IN-TIME IntelliStok®, a sensor that keeps an eye on parts inventory, spells a major leap forward in lean manufacturing. 15 NOISE POLLUTION ON THE RISE Protecting buildings and people from noise and vibration is crucial as urbanization increases. 15 A MAGAZINE FROM TRELLEBORG GROUP 1.2020 Solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications. PLUS GO FULL CIRCLE JUST-IN-TIME DAMPING DOWN Protecting people from noise and vibration is key to comfortable city living. Enjoy the silence 26 26 SYSTEMIC CHANGE Go full circle means changing how we consume. In a circular economy, waste becomes a valuable resource. 30 A QUIETER DRIVE A new material takes much of the noise and vibration out of electric vehicles. Cover photo: Getty Images The next issue of T-Time will be released in June, 2020. Responsible under Swedish Press Law: Patrik Romberg, patrik.romberg@trelleborg.com Editor-in-Chief: Karin Larsson, karin.larsson@trelleborg.com Co-Editor: Donna Guinivan Production: Appelberg Publishing Project Manager: Petra Lodén Language Coordinator: Helena Åkesson Art Director: Markus Ljungblom Printing: Trydells Tryckeri Subscription: trelleborg.com/en/media/ subscription--service Address: Trelleborg AB (publ) Box 153, SE-231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)410-670 00 Fax: +46 (0)410-427 63 T-Time is published three times a year. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author or people interviewed and do not necessarily reflect the views of Trelleborg. If you have any questions about Trelleborg or wish to send us your comments about T-Time, please email: karin.larsson@trelleborg.com linkedin.com/company/ trelleborggroup twitter.com/trelleborggroup facebook.com/trelleborggroup youtube.com/trelleborg trelleborg.com EDITORIAL PROTECTS AGAINST NOISE AND VIBRATION People, the environment, and assets; such as machines and buildings, are adversely affected by noise and vibration. Noise and vibration no matter where, when, and how they occur are inconveniences. It is therefore beneficial to be able to share stories in this issue of T-Time about solutions in different areas that are absorbing energy to achieve vibration or shock absorption. It’s one of Trelleborg’s specialties where our polymer engineering comes in handy. A completely new offering from Trelleborg is presented in this issue of T-Time: IntelliStok®. It’s our latest service innovation that will be able to simplify workflows throughout the supply chain in a revolutionary way. We have long worked to ensure that our business is also about services, and not only products. Intellistok is a good example of this. Peter Nilsson, President and CEO Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 37 billion (EUR 3.46 billion, USD 3.87 billion) and operations in about 50 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems, and a reporting segment, Businesses Under Development. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com PHOTO: ALTIN OSMANA J/AL AMY 2 | 1.2020 T·TIME
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EDGE LNG TRANSFER TRANSFERABLE TERMINALS New approaches to infrastructure development are reducing the cost of liquid natural gas transfer, pointing the way to a sustainable market. TEXT JAMES HERMARY W W W.T R E L L E B O R G . C O M T·TIME 1.2020 | 3
