Freudenberg, the values-based technology group, is continuously working on fulfilling the promise of its global brand positioning statement: Freudenberg best serves its customers and society. This describes all the distinguishing characteristics of Freudenberg which set the company apart from other organizations. "We constantly strive for technological leadership and to deliver best-quality products, processes and services for the success of our customers", said Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO of the Freudenberg Group. In addition, this highlights the company's value orientation by seeking to improve living conditions all over the world through its products and services and fostering social interaction.

One target is higher efficiency and reduced emissions for Indian industries as the automotive industry. Currently Freudenberg supplies chemical specialties, filtration products, nonwovens, vibration control technology and seals to all major OEMs in India through its subsidiaries with a presence of four R&D centers and fourteen production sites.  With more than 300 different product groups, Freudenberg is a key-partner for the global and the local automotive industry. In 2015, the Group's total global sales amounted to 7.57 billion euros or Rs. 53,730 crore, of which more than 40 percent were generated in the automotive business.

In India, the group has a similar sales share. "The Indian car manufacturing market has evolved over the last few years with a wide range of cars on offer - including electric and premium segments. As an international technology company, supplying leading edge products and solutions, we believe we are the right partner for a multitude of automotive requirements," said Dr. Jörg Matthias Großmann, Regional Representative India for the Freudenberg Group. "Our expanded portfolio of products are as per ‘Make in India' and are customized to suit Indian conditions", added Dr. Großmann.

(Continued on next page)