Global Expertise

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Innovation starts with in-depth knowledge, exceptional process quality, and global collaboration. With facilities worldwide, we offer our customers technological expertise, material competencies, and tailored solutions for diverse markets. 

By putting the customer at the center of our innovations, we uphold strict standards for the quality and reliability of our products and services. This ensures our progress leads to excellence and prepares us to meet the future head-on.

Innovation isn’t just about creation at Freudenberg; it’s about a responsibility to ensuring a way ahead.


Dr. Frank Heislitz

Chief Technology Officer Freudenberg Group

Material Excellence and Quality

 

Creative technical solutions of excellent quality‚ that's what Freudenberg stands for.

 

From high-performance materials to innovative production technologies: our interdisciplinary teams are consistently working on new solutions that meet the highest standards. Whether in the automotive industry, medical technology or renewable energy, we prioritize quality and long-lasting performance.

 

One of Freudenberg's unique core elements is our material expertise. Over the years, we have developed numerous high-performing and technically demanding materials to meet customer requirements. These outstanding materials are the basis of our technologies and products across all business groups. The pictures and animations shown on our website are AI-enhanced illustrations of microscopic images of materials developed by Freudenberg.

Innovation through Cooperation

Our research and development colleagues from our corporate function Freudenberg Technology Innovation work with all of Freudenberg’s Business Groups to drive innovation activities. Our experts possess in-depth knowledge of materials, production processes, surface technologies, simulation, and testing, along with a deep understanding of product applications. 

Our goal is to create company-wide expert networks that focus on key technologies, driving innovation and excellence across the board. 

International Collaboration

Tackling challenges requires international collaboration. Our experts work together to develop groundbreaking technologies. Through close cooperation with our customers and partners, we create solutions that set global standards. 

Our Markets

Mobility & Transport

Around the world, we enhance mobility and transport by making them safer, more efficient, and more comfortable. Our technologies include sealing, vibration-control, and filtration systems, as well as with nonwovens, durable bearings, special lubricants, and surface treatments like electroplating.

Energy & Resources

Extracting and transporting fossil fuel is demanding, while renewable energy requires innovative solutions. Freudenberg contributes to high operational safety, long runtimes, and optimal environmental protection.  

Industry & Production

Our extensive expertise in materials, systems, and technologies allows us to develop leading products, excellent services, and groundbreaking solutions for various industries and production areas.

Health &
Food

With our knowledge in medicine, hygiene, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry, we provide innovative solutions that meet the highest quality and safety standards. 

Household & Textiles

Our functional nonwovens, special lubricants, cleaning products, and filter applications improve everyday life, offering greater comfort and efficiency in households. 

Customer Centricity

Our solutions are developed in close collaboration with our customers. We listen, analyze challenges, and create solutions that deliver true added value. We support our partners from the initial idea, through development, and into series production. 

Through comprehensive information-sharing, we develop technologies that are future-oriented and tailored to meet the needs of various industries. 

On location worldwide

Whether in Europe, the Americas, or Asia: With more than 500 facilities in 60 countries, our 10 Business Groups are positioned globally to support our customers with groundbreaking innovations. Wherever you are, we’re close by to provide the solutions you need.

Innovating Today, Inspiring Tomorrow

Artificial intelligence and machine learning   

 

Freudenberg is harnessing the power of machine learning to revolutionize material development. With several strategic projects underway, we are looking into the implementation of AI- and simulation-supported methods. Our goal: speed up the development of materials and design them with their future application in mind. This reduces costs while shrinking the company’s ecological footprint.