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Good Business Results Even Without Local Production
August 20, 2025. In July 2025, Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, Chief Executive Officer of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST), visited the sales office and warehouse of Freudenberg-NOK South America…
“Iron Rubber”
Part 3 of our “Material World” Series : Thermoplastic polyurethane builds a bridge between rubber and plastic. Dr. Jürgen Hieber, a developer at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies…
From an Idea to a Success Story
Freudenberg Xpress®: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has been offering fast production and delivery of small series, spare part seals and prototypes for 30 years A good 30 years ago, a new…
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New Material for High-Pressure Washer Seal
Lead Center Fluid Power Industry has developed a new material for high-pressure washer seals. This material is characterized by optimized sliding properties and a long service life and can…
“A small analog highlight”
Congratulations: The Schwalmstadt location newspaper “Calle” is celebrating an anniversary with its fiftieth issue. The first edition of “Calle” was published at the…
Interview
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together with others.”
Gary VanWambeke has been Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) since January 2025. He is responsible for Operations, Lean, Supply Chain Management,…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Recognizes Six Suppliers with 2024 SEAL Awards
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) honored six of its top-performing suppliers with SEAL (Supplier Excellence Achievement Level) Awards for their contributions throughout 2024. The annual…
A Big Step Towards the Future
Lead Center Special Sealing Industry breaks new ground in terms of process technology and commissions an extrusion line for sealing profiles using molten salt for vulcanization. In Brief The…
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A model of modern manufacturing excellence
In a video about Lead Center Heavy Duty in Luserna San Giovanni (Italy), FST associates learn how innovation and quality go hand in hand. Not only are products manufactured there, but…
Express Service for Espresso & More
Lead Center Special Sealing Industry scores with new orders in the food and beverage industry. The market is challenging like few others. In the diverse applications of the food and beverage…
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The Well-Tempered Warehouse
Interview with Dr. Boris Jakobi, Senior Vice President Components & Purchasing Direct Materials Division about the planned construction of the new raw mixing plant in Weinheim. In Brief…
“We Have To Maintain A Regional Balance”
An interview with Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) since January 1, 2025. In Brief Economic Outlook: Dr. Matthias Sckuhr considers…
Tailwind for the Chinese wind power business
Lead Center Special Sealing Industry (LC SSI) has established a production line for extruded sealing profiles in Taicang (China). In Brief Collaboration and Training: Successful start of the…
