Freudenberg Performance Materials

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁? 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀! 🌟 In our latest “Take a Seat” series, our CEO Dr. Andreas Raps explains what makes us truly special. Whether it is the broadest technology portfolio, unique technical solutions or over 5,000 outstanding employees - these and many other aspects consistently set Freudenberg Performance Materials apart in the textile industry. Nevertheless, our uniqueness is not just in what we do, but in how we do it - by constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. Watch the full video to learn more about how we are redefining the industry. #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #TakeASeat

With 16 years in textile sales, Edgar Berkhout drives innovation at Enka Solutions by Freudenberg Performance Materials. His deep market insights and focus on sustainability help create solutions for diverse applications. Discover his journey, insights on market trends, and approach to turning challenges into opportunities. Read the interview now! #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #EnkaSolutions #MeetOurExperts #Sustainability 

As we get ready for FACHPACK 2024, we’re excited to showcase three innovative solutions that are transforming packaging across sectors. 𝟭: 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻® 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Evolon® microfilament textiles redefine surface protection for sensitive industrial parts, from molded plastics to painted components. With a high content of recycled PET, these durable textiles offer a sustainable alternative to single-use packaging. Especially in the transportation of sensitive industrial goods such as automotive parts, Evolon® safeguards your products while enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste. 𝟮: 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻® 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗴: 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲, 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 In the fight against food waste, every day counts. The Evolon® Food Bag extends the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and bread, ensuring they stay fresh longer. Recognized as a finalist in the “Too Good for the Bin!” competition by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, this innovation supports consumers in reducing food waste at home. 𝟯: 𝗕𝗶𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘀: 𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘀 Our innovative bio-based wetlaid nonwovens for desiccant bags are binder-free and industrially compostable, offering a sustainable solution for moisture management. Visit us at FackPack 2024 in Nuremberg from September 24-26! Stop by our booth 522 in Hall 4A to explore these innovations and discuss how we can support your sustainability goals. #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #FachPack #Sustainability #Packaging #Evolon #InnovatingTogether

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗻𝗸𝗮®𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! In this edition of our newsletter, we explore how Enka Solutions by Freudenberg Performance Materials is pushing the boundaries of 3D-structured materials across multiple industries. Learn more about: 🔹 The unique 3D mat technology at the core of Enka®Solutions 🔹 New sustainable innovations, including solutions that help reduce the CO2 footprint of construction projects 🔹 Meet our expert Edgar Berkhout Don’t miss out – read the full article and stay ahead with the latest innovations! #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #EnkaSolutions #MeetOurExperts

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 In the journey toward a greener future, hydrogen and fuel cell systems hold incredible promise. Our expert, Achim Bock, with years of experience in the Fuel Cell and Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) business, is at the forefront of this transformation. “𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳-𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴,” Achim shares. At #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials, we take pride in being the only technology company that covers the entire production chain for GDL manufacturing in-house. This gives us unparalleled design freedom and the ability to tailor innovative solutions precisely to our customers’ needs. Watch our expert discuss how we’re leading the way in GDL technology. #GDL #FuelCells #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #InnovatingTogether #MeetOurExperts

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!   We will be showcasing our latest sustainable innovations at the Apparel Sourcing Week 2024 in Bangalore. Visit us 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 at 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝟭𝟬 to explore our solutions tailored for the fashion, sportswear and shirt segments.   Discover our latest interlinings for shirts and menswear, designed to maintain the natural hand feel and durability of contemporary fabrics. In the active and outdoor sportswear categories, we’re bringing forward our Active Range of interlinings, as well as our sustainable thermal insulations and linings made from rPET and biodegradable materials.   Our continued investment and expansion in the Indian market underscore our commitment to supporting the growing apparel industry in South Asia with innovative and sustainable solutions.   We are excited to connect with you, and explore how we can work together to move sustainable fashion forward!   #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #FreudenbergApparel #ASW2024 #SustainableFashion

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗛𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘇𝗵𝗼𝘂: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Our recent HSE Steering Meeting Asia, hosted by Freudenberg & Vilene Nonwovens (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou, brought together Site Executive and HSE officers from across Asia to discuss key health, safety, and environmental topics. The main focus was on a general exchange about our HSE strategy and targets. This exchange and networking is extremely important to foster best practise. The participants addressed specific health topics and discussed safety strategies and the further development of Safety Culture 2.0. Environmental and sustainability topics were also on the agenda. Overall, the meeting provided a framework for intensifying and strengthening existing networks between the divisions as well as for enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing. So, all participants expressed their satisfaction with the results. We look forward to increasing our collaborative efforts to advance safety and sustainability even further in the future. #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #Health #Sustainability

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲? Shoes carry us from day to day, but have you thought about their inner values? With our nonwoven materials, we create significant added value for an environmentally friendly shoe business. And how? In the video, our shoe expert, Enya Huang, provides further insights into our solutions for a greener shoe, including: 🔍 Introduction to the nonwoven solutions for footwear 🌐 Insights into our Take Back Program ♻️ Deep dive into our closed loop recycling So, watch the video and discover untapped potential for your shoe production. #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #MeetOurExperts #Shoes

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗺, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 Our site in Durham, North Carolina, had the esteemed pleasure of hosting two honored guests: the Freudenberg Group CEO, Dr. Mohsen Sohi, and newly elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Board of Partners at Freudenberg, Mathias Thielen. Their visit included an introduction to Durham’s CF&S business and a chance to meet the senior leadership team and key Durham stakeholders. Led by Durham’s SEO, Dyer Bennett, they embarked on a detailed plant tour of the Spunbond operations, exploring each production aisle and the quality assurance department, where they learned about Durham’s innovative use of AI. Later, some exciting projects were also presented. Highlights included Asheville’s integration into Freudenberg Performance Materials, Spunbond Technology Upgrades, the North American Internship & Rotational Program, and new business developments. Finally, there was a group lunch with some young, up-and-coming talent from Durham and Asheville, where everyone enjoyed a delicious meal from a regional favorite “Chick-Fil-A”, personally requested by Dr. Sohi. All in all, it was a successful visit that strengthened the team spirit of our the local team and Durham looks forward to welcoming them again in the future. #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴 🌟 With many years of experience in the sportswear industry, Enya Huang brings invaluable knowledge to Freudenberg Performance Materials. Specializing in both apparel and footwear, she has a keen eye for developing vibrant and functional materials. At Freudenberg, Enya leverages her expertise to innovate our sports shoe materials, transitioning from invisible reinforcements to visually striking components. Her deep understanding of customer needs and passion for innovation ensures our products excel in both design and functionality. Discover her insights on the evolving sportswear market, the increasing importance of sustainability, and the latest trends. Learn how Enya stays updated with industry developments and her unique approach to meeting customer needs. Don't miss the full interview to discover more. #FreudenbergPerformanceMaterials #InnovatingTogether #MeetOurExperts #Sustainability #SportsShoes