Trelleborg Picks New Chinese Offshore Wind Agent

Trelleborg’s offshore operation has selected Shanghai YueHeng New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. as its new agent in China to support its efforts in the offshore wind market.

“Shanghai YueHeng New Energy Technology exclusively focuses on China’s wind power market and already has experience of working with a number of Trelleborg operations, assisting them with the provision of our advanced renewables solutions to customers in the country,’‘ Andy Smith, Business Manager for Developing Markets for Trelleborg’s offshore operation, said.

“Partnering with Shanghai YueHeng New Energy Technology enables us to enhance our global reach with a local presence. We are excited to further develop and strengthen our relationship with new and existing customers in China.”

The two companies will work together on developing awareness on Trelleborg’s power cable management and protection products for the rapidly growing renewables market in the region. This new partnership supports Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments, the company said.

Jim Zhang, Vice-General Manager at Shanghai YueHeng New Energy Technology, said: “We are pleased to represent another Trelleborg operation in this region and look forward to further presenting Trelleborg’s offering to local customers. By working together, we will combine Shanghai YueHeng New Energy Technology’s local knowledge with Trelleborg’s global strength and capabilities.”

Trelleborg’s offshore operation specializes in the development and production of polymer and syntactic foam-based seismic, marine, buoyancy, cable protection and thermal insulation products, as well as rubber-based passive and active fire protection solutions for the offshore industry.