What drives us!
What is the Freudenberg difference?
At Freudenberg, we shape the future through innovation, technological expertise, and in-depth know-how. We are passionate about solutions that improve people's lives — from clean air and efficient transportation to safe production processes. The needs of our customers are our focus: we develop customized, technologically leading solutions that create real added value.
Financials for 2024
Freudenberg emerged from a challenging business environment with solid growth and profitability in 2024.
A Global network of knowhow
As a global technology group, we work closely with customers, partners, and scientists. Our interdisciplinary teams combine global experience with entrepreneurial thinking. This results in products, solutions, and services that deliver the highest quality and innovation.
shaping the future
Innovation drives us—from the initial idea to successful implementation. With inventive spirit, expertise, and drive, we develop solutions that are reliable, efficient, and sustainable. Our goal is to stay ahead and actively shape the markets of tomorrow.
Organization
Freudenberg has two parent companies
The corporate bodies of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft (Freudenberg & Co. KG) are the Management Board, Board of Partners, and General Meeting. Freudenberg SE's corporate bodies are the Board of Management, Supervisory Board, and Shareholder’s Meeting. Both companies share the same members for their respective boards. Freudenberg is a family-owned company with more than 400 heirs of founder Carl Johann Freudenberg.
Freudenberg & Co. KG
General Information
Freudenberg & Co. KG is the strategic management company of the Freudenberg Group. It comprises the Management Board, the Board of Partners, the General Meeting and the Corporate Functions.
The Management Board takes decisions on fundamental strategic issues in the Group. The Corporate Functions guide, coordinate and monitor Group activities. They define Group-wide guidelines and support the Business Groups as consultants and service providers.
The Corporate Units include Freudenberg Service and Freudenberg Business Services.
Contact
Hoehnerweg 2 – 4
69465 Weinheim
Germany
+49 6201 800 +49 6201 880
Management Board
The Management Board consists of the General Partners, who may or may not be members of the family. Other persons may also be appointed to the Board who may not be General Partners. The Management Board is jointly responsible for the management of the Freudenberg Group.
Two to three members of the Management Board form an Advisory Board for each of the Business Groups and Divisions, reporting to the parent company in order to conduct a close dialogue with these units. Its members are assigned responsibilities for individual Group Functions, Business Groups and Divisions whose managers report directly to them. The members of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. KG are identical to the members of the Board of Management of Freudenberg SE.
Members
CEO of Freudenberg SE
Managing Partner of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CFO of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CTO of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CHRO of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Board of Partners
The Board of Partners consists of between seven and a maximum of 13 members, the majority of whom must be members of the Freudenberg family or the spouse of a member of the Freudenberg family. The Board of Partners advises the Management Board, supervises the conduct of business and promotes good understanding between the partners and the company.
The Board of Partners currently consists of the following members:
Chairman
Chairman of the Board of Partners of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE
Deputy Chairman
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Partners of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE
Members
Dr. Richard Beecroft (Bruchsal)
Anna Maria Braun (Melsungen)
Dr. Daniela Favoccia (Frankfurt am Main)
Dr. Maria Freudenberg-Beetz (Weinheim)
Martin Haas-Wittmüß (Dreieich)
Dr. Anne Holsten (Berlin)
Essimari Kairisto (Korschenbroich)
Walter Schildhauer (Stuttgart)
Prof. Dr. Emanuel V. Towfigh (Bad Soden)
Dr. Jürgen Zeschky (Bellwald, Switzerland)
Zhiqiang Zhang (Beijing, China)
General Meeting
Freudenberg is a family company. The company is owned by more than 400 descendants of the founder, Carl Johann Freudenberg. The Partnership Agreement signed by the Partners was extended in July 2015 for a further period of 30 years. The General Meeting takes place at least once a year, if possible, within eight months of the end of the business year. The General Meeting elects the members of the Board of Partners, appoints the General Partners and is responsible for basic issues concerning the company.
Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions control, coordinate and supervise the activities of the Freudenberg Group, also providing support to the Business Groups. Some Corporate Functions, particularly those dealing with legal and tax affairs, charge for services rendered to Business Groups.
Corporate Legal
Corporate Tax and Customs
Corporate Information Technology
Corporate Treasury and Finance
Corporate Partners’ Relations
Freudenberg Technology Innovation*
Corporate Controlling and Accounting
Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development
Corporate Human Resources
Corporate Human Resources
Corporate Health, Safety, Security, Environment
Corporate Communications
Corporate Insurance*
Corporate Audit
* The Corporate Functions of Freudenberg Technology Innovation, Corporate Insurance and Freudenberg Real Estate are independent companies external to the Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft.
** Freudenberg Service is a division within Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft.
Freudenberg SE
General Information
Freudenberg SE is the Freudenberg Group company responsible for managing business operations. It executes management’s strategic decisions.
The corporate bodies of Freudenberg SE are the Board of Management, the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders’ Meeting.
The Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. KG and the Board of Management of Freudenberg SE have the same members, which is also true of the Board of Partners of Freudenberg & Co. KG and the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE.
The Board of Management shares joint responsibility for the Group.
Board of Management
The Board of Management of Freudenberg SE and the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. KG are each composed of the same people.
Members
CEO of Freudenberg SE
Managing Partner of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CFO of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CTO of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CHRO of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE is commissioned by the Shareholder Meeting. It advises the Management Board on the management of the company and supervises and monitors its conduct of business.
Chairman
Chairman of the Board of Partners of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE
Deputy Chairman
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Partners of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE
Members
Dr. Richard Beecroft (Bruchsal)
Anna Maria Braun (Melsungen)
Dr. Daniela Favoccia (Frankfurt am Main)
Dr. Maria Freudenberg-Beetz (Weinheim)
Martin Haas-Wittmüß (Dreieich)
Dr. Anne Holsten (Berlin)
Essimari Kairisto (Korschenbroich)
Walter Schildhauer (Stuttgart)
Prof. Dr. Emanuel V. Towfigh (Bad Soden)
Dr. Jürgen Zeschky (Bellwald, Switzerland)
Zhiqiang Zhang (Beijing, China)
Shareholder's Meeting
The Shareholder's Meeting of Freudenberg SE elects the Supervisory Board of Freudenberg SE.
Numbers & figures
as of December 31, 2024
(€ million)11,947.5
(€ million)1,132.4
as of Dec. 31, 202452,104
Business Areas Sales (€ million)
| Seals and Vibration Control Technology* | 6,166.1 |
| Technical Textiles and Filtration* | 2,617.4 |
| Cleaning Technologies and Products* | 1,342.0 |
| Specialties* | 2,085.1 |
Workforce (as of Dec. 31, 2024)
| Seals and Vibration Control Technology | 29,546 |
| Technical Textiles and Filtration | 10,858 |
| Cleaning Technologies and Products | 3,803 |
| Specialties | 7,897 |
* Including inter-company sales
DIVERSITY FUELS PROGRESS
STRONGER TOGETHER
The best solutions and innovations emerge when employees bring their diverse experiences, knowledge, and skills to the table. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, recognizing that our differences make us stronger. We foster diversity within our workforce and promote an inclusive culture where every employee can contribute their unique strengths.
Diversity & Inclusion are core principles deeply embedded in our values and beliefs.
Freudenberg FAQ
The Freudenberg Group is a global, family-owned technology and materials company headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. Founded in 1849, Freudenberg develops advanced materials, components, and system solutions for industrial and consumer markets worldwide. The company operates across multiple specialized business groups and is known for its long-term orientation, engineering expertise, and innovation in materials science.
Freudenberg specializes in advanced materials, sealing technologies, vibration control, filtration solutions, technical textiles, specialty chemicals, and performance components. The company applies deep materials science expertise to develop customized engineering solutions for demanding industrial applications.
Yes, Freudenberg is a family-owned global technology group with continuous family ownership since its founding in 1849. As a privately held company, Freudenberg focuses on long-term innovation, sustainable growth, and stable customer partnerships rather than short-term market expectations. This ownership model supports strategic continuity and responsible corporate governance.
Freudenberg is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. The company manages its global operations from this location while maintaining production facilities, research centers, and sales offices in around 60 countries worldwide. This international footprint enables Freudenberg to serve regional markets while operating as a globally integrated technology group.
Freudenberg is one of the world’s leading diversified technology groups. The company employs more than 50,000 people globally and operates hundreds of sites across approximately 60 countries. With activities in around 40 market segments, Freudenberg combines global scale with specialized technical expertise.
Freudenberg serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial manufacturing, energy, healthcare, construction, and consumer goods. The company provides application-specific solutions tailored to the technical and regulatory requirements of each sector. Many of Freudenberg’s products are integrated into mission-critical systems that require safety, efficiency, and long service life.
Freudenberg develops advanced sealing systems, vibration and damping technologies, filtration solutions for air and liquids, high-performance technical textiles, specialty chemical products, and surface treatment technologies. These technologies are based on extensive materials science research and engineering know-how. Freudenberg focuses on improving system performance, energy efficiency, and product longevity.
The Freudenberg Group is organized into several independent business groups, each focused on specific technologies and markets. This decentralized structure allows entrepreneurial flexibility while leveraging shared materials expertise and global infrastructure. The structure enables Freudenberg to respond quickly to market needs while maintaining technological depth.
Freudenberg integrates sustainability into its corporate strategy and operational processes worldwide. The company focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, conserving resources, and developing environmentally responsible products. As a long-term oriented, family-owned company, Freudenberg aligns economic performance with environmental and social responsibility.
Freudenberg drives innovation through continuous investment in research and development, close customer collaboration, and cross-business technology transfer. The company operates global R&D centers that advance materials science and applied engineering solutions. By combining long-term strategic thinking with technical expertise, Freudenberg develops technologies that address evolving industrial and sustainability challenges.
