Interview – Sealing World

Sealing Expertise and Beyond: How the Static Sealing Division Is Expanding Beyond Seals

24. August 2026

O-Ringe und Gaskets für O-rings and gaskets for new business areas in batteries and electrolysers, seals for computer chips, humanoid robots, and, as always, for the traditional automotive industry: The…

6 min

More Speed, More Collaboration, More Market Proximity Interview: Jan Witte

19. August 2026

Since June 2025, Jan Witte has been leading the Fluid Power Division through a period of transformation. In this interview, he explains how the division is evolving, where the greatest…

6 min

More Speed, More Collaboration, More Market Proximity

9. July 2026

Since June 2025, Jan Witte has been leading the Fluid Power Division through a period of transformation. In this interview, he explains how the division is evolving, where the greatest…

4 min

Precision, Priorities, and a Pioneering Spirit: Rethinking Tooling

25. March 2026

One year as Director of Global Tool Centers at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST), two locations on two continents: Dr. Philipp Stein talks about starting out in a completely new environment,…

7 min

„Change starts with I“

16. March 2026

The automotive industry is facing profound changes – in terms of technology, economy, and culture – and the transformation is not a sure-fire success. It requires people to be courageous,…

5 min

“We want to do it thoroughly – not just quickly”

5. March 2026

In this interview, Bernd Koch, Senior Vice President ISD and Sales GI, explains why Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) will be consolidating its Industrial Services Division and General Industry Sales more…

5 min

Sharper, Leaner, Stronger: FST’s Next Phase in a Volatile World

11. February 2026

After navigating volatile markets and shifting technologies, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is now sharpening its course. In the second part of the interview, CEO Dr. Matthias Sckuhr explains how streamlined sales…

5 min

Wind of Change: Strategic Responses to a Volatile Environment

4. February 2026

Volatile markets, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change shaped the current strategy period at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies.In the first part of this interview, CEO Dr. Matthias Sckuhr looks back on…

10 min

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together with others.”

24. July 2025

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, Purchasing, Quality Management, Health, Safety…

14 min

“We Have To Maintain A Regional Balance”

17. June 2025

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 FST’s economic prospects…