Freudenberg on India roads

From the product portfolio offerings Freudenberg Performance Materials (FPM) has launched speciality printed nonwoven headliner roofing along with nonwovens for auto interiors. FPM has launched Evolon, a lightweight microfilament nonwoven which is also suitable for a diversified range of applications: anti-mite bedding, printing media for signs and advertising, cleaning cloths, sound absorption, technical packaging, sun protection and window treatment, coating and synthetic leather, and many more.

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies (FFT) has a range of micronAir filters which are used by many major OEMs throughout India, help keep polluted air from entering the car interior. The business also has on offer Combi filters that are designed to eliminate pollutant particles afil well as harmful gases and odors. These filters are also used by major OEMs worldwide and in India. The demand for Cabin air filters in passenger cars is set to become a necessity as pollution in cities increase and people spend more time commuting on Indian roads.

From its chemical specialty business, Klüber Lubrication offers state-of-the art solutions including new damping greases for smoother interior quality and noise reduction. Through the joint venture company Vibracoustic, the leader in automotive vibration control technology, Freudenberg and its partner Trelleborg AB, Sweden, offer innovative anti-vibration solutions for chassis systems such as light-weight solutions made of aluminium or plastic, hydro bushes, dual-rubber bushes or dual-path strut mounts. They protect the vehicle from the sudden shock input caused by driving over bumps, obstacles and pot-holes. With dual-path strut mounts, two force paths can be tuned separately. They perform a damping function and are essential for vehicle stability and road holding.

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