Freudenberg-NOK Honored as Top Workplace by Detroit Free Press

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Freudenberg-NOK was honored yesterday with a 2018 Top Workplace award by the Detroit Free Press news organization. More than 250 companies took part in this year's event; Freudenberg-NOK, which has approximately 5,000 employees working at 20 facilities across the Americas, was honored in the midsize company category. Freudenberg-NOK runs the business operations for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in the Americas.

The Detroit Free Press Top Workplace Competition has been a part of the corporate work scene in Michigan for the past 11 years. Companies are nominated and rated by their employees through an anonymous survey conducted by Energage, a technology company that tracks workplace employment practices. Eight-five percent of the more than 200 employees working in the Plymouth headquarters responded to the Freudenberg-NOK survey. They rated their satisfaction with the company in areas like corporate culture, benefits and pay, career opportunities, financial stability, customer relationships, leadership and technology. 

"This is a tremendous achievement for Freudenberg-NOK, and I am gratified that our employees positively recognize the culture, benefits and international environment we have established within the company," said Matthew Portu, president, Freudenberg-NOK. "This survey confirms we are getting many things right as an employer of choice.

"At the same time, the survey also illuminated areas where we can grow even stronger as a company," Portu continued, "and we will use the information to get even better in the future."

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a global technology leader in engineered materials, sealing products and electric battery and fuel cell applications for automotive and general industry customers. The company operates manufacturing and research facilities throughout the world, with more than 20 located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

In 2017, the company cemented its growing commitment to alternate powertrain technologies by establishing a dedicated E-Mobility sales and marketing organization. Earlier this year, the company reinforced this commitment by announcing it had acquired majority interest in the Munich, Germany-based fuel cell heating system manufacturer, Elcore, and minority interest in Midland, Mich., U.S.-based XALT Energy, a renowned developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells, power electronics and battery management systems.

Transformation of the organization into a global supplier of new mobility technologies, as well as other technologies like wind and solar power energy systems and robotics, will create opportunities for employment growth, noted Stefan Politis, Vice President, Human Resources for Freudenberg-NOK.

"The 2018 Top Workplace designation will be especially helpful in energizing the company's recruiting activities," said Politis. "We are competing very aggressively for talent in new areas, and we offer excellent career options. We are very proud of our team."

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About Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. With its unique materials and technology expertise, the company is a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. In 2017, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies generated sales of about ?2.3 billion and employed approximately 15,000 people.

In the Americas, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies runs the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. The company is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, Mich. and operates more than 20 facilities across the Americas. More information at www.fst.com.  

The company is part to the global Freudenberg Group which, with its Business Areas Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2017, the Group generated sales of approximately ?9.3 billion and employed more than 48,000 associates in around 60 countries. More information is available at www.freudenberg.com.

SOURCE Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies