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Freudenberg & Co. of Germany whose origins hail back to 1849 and NOK Corp. of Japan, its partner of almost 45 years, decided in 1989 to combine their strengths, cultures and capabilities in sealing and vibration control in the Americas, rather than continue to compete with each other in this very important region.
From that single decision in 1989, for more than 20 years Freudenberg-NOK has continued to grow and earned industry wide recognition as:
- Your technology specialist in sealing and vibration control
- A regional benchmark for lean systems
- One of North America’s most respected automotive suppliers
Today, Freudenberg-NOK employs about 3,600 associates at over 30 facilities in
North America / South America and serves various segments of the market through several business units, including:
Freudenberg-NOK's headquarters is located in Plymouth, Mich., just a few miles from Detroit and is an 80,000-square-foot complex, which houses:
- Administration
- Sales
- Customer support
- Engineering
- Research and development
Expanded in 1999, this complex includes a state-of-the-art, $30 million Technical Center, which is the most extensive supplier-operated facility for developing and testing sealing products in the Americas.
Since many manufacturers today seek suppliers who are innovative and have global reach, much of Freudenberg-NOK's success has come as a result of its close working relationship with its parent companies and ability to tap the technology and expertise of its partners in Europe and Asia. In its relatively short history, Freudenberg-NOK's story underscores the wisdom gained in Freudenberg and NOK's long histories embodied in the Guiding Principles.
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