What drives us
What is the Freudenberg difference?
At Freudenberg, we believe in shaping the future through innovation and expertise. Our passion for technology drives us to create solutions that provide positive impact on people’s lives – ensuring cleaner air, more efficient vehicles, and the safe production of food and industrial goods. With a global presence and a commitment to progress, we focus on the unique needs of our customers, providing them with tailored solutions backed by cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge.
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 and development partner to our customers, we set standards in technology, innovation and quality. Working closely with our colleagues, customers, partners, and the scientific community, we develop leading-edge technology products, solutions and services.
Every day, our employees tackle complex challenges with their comprehensive expertise, applying entrepreneurial thinking to create technical solutions that add real value. As market needs evolve, we continuously improve and reinvent our products to stay ahead of the curve.
shaping the future
Innovation is the heartbeat of our company – from the first spark of an idea to its successful execution. At Freudenberg, innovation takes ingenuity, knowhow and drive. In line with Freudenberg's broad diversification, our innovations cover a wide range of products. We develop and offer solutions that set the standard for quality and reliability, delivering lasting value and sustainable impact.
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.
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
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
Deputy Chairman of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CFO 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)
Carlos M. Cardoso (Incline Village, USA)
Dr. Maria Freudenberg-Beetz (Weinheim)
Martin Haas-Wittmüß (Dreieich)
Dr. Anne Holsten (Berlin)
Essimari Kairisto (Korschenbroich)
Dr. Richard Pott (Leverkusen)
Walter Schildhauer (Stuttgart)
Prof. Dr. Emanuel V. Towfigh (Bad Soden)
Dr. Jürgen Zeschky (Bellwald, Switzerland)
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 Health, Safety, Security, Environment
Corporate Communications
Corporate Insurance*
Corporate Audit
Freudenberg Real Estate*
* The Corporate Functions of Freudenberg Technology Innovation, Corporate Insurance and Freudenberg Real Estate are independent companies external to the 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
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
Deputy Chairman of Freudenberg SE
Member of the Management Board of Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
CFO 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)
Carlos M. Cardoso (Incline Village, USA)
Dr. Maria Freudenberg-Beetz (Weinheim)
Martin Haas-Wittmüß (Dreieich)
Dr. Anne Holsten (Berlin)
Essimari Kairisto (Korschenbroich)
Dr. Richard Pott (Leverkusen)
Walter Schildhauer (Stuttgart)
Prof. Dr. Emanuel V. Towfigh (Bad Soden)
Dr. Jürgen Zeschky (Bellwald, Switzerland)
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.
