CONTENT 10 BOOM FOR THE E-MOBILITY REVOLUTION Trelleborg’s Axel Weimann says the future is supercharged. 17 SAFETY FIRST Meeting the challenge of global regulations for food and beverage hoses. 10 24 24 LOWER PRESSURE The mattress material that is vital to helping prevent pressure ulcers. 26 ZERO LEAKAGE Union Tank Car Company’s manway cover stops dangerous leaks. EDITORIAL THE SMALL DETAILS The semiconductor shortage during and after the Covid-19 pandemic affected not just industry but also the consuming public around the world. In this issue of T-Time , we find out what semiconductors are, why they are so important to today’s society and how Trelleborg’s super clean seals contribute to their manufacture. One area in which semiconductors are important components is the automotive industry. In this issue, Trelleborg’s auto- motive expert talks about the future for electric cars and the range anxiety facing the industry, as well as about vehicles that are powered by hydrogen. Trelleborg also provides critical materials for the healthcare & medical industry. In patient care, the textiles that cover beds can p rotect against pressure ulcers. Here Trelleborg has a role to play and we are proud of our polyurethane-coated fabrics that prevent pressure ulcers. Read more about these great products and many more in T-Time . Enjoy your reading! Peter Nilsson, President and ceo A MAGAZINE FROM TRELLEBORG GROUP 1.2023 Solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications. Close-up on semiconductors An increasing need boosts microchip demand PLUS WHY E-MOBILITY HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE AN INNOVATIVE MATERIAL THAT FIGHTS PRESSURE ULCERS SEAL PREVENTS LEAKS IN RAILWAY TANKS Cover photo: SweetBunFactory/Adobe Stock The next issue of T-Time will be released in June, 2023. 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: Cajsa Högberg Language Coordinator: Kerstin Stenberg Art Director: Markus Ljungblom Subscription: Receive a notification when there is a new issue available by subscribing to the Trelleborg Group’s press releases: www.trelleborg.com/en/media/ subscribe Address: Trelleborg AB (publ) Box 153, SE-231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)410-670 00 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 Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demand- ing environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate perfor mance for customers in a sus- tainable way. The Trelleborg Group had annual sales of about SEK 30 billion (EUR 2.83 billion, USD 2.98 billion) in 2022 and operations in about 40 countries. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com PHOTO: ALAMY
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