Dr. Dr. Peter Bettermann

“Within the framework of a fundamental reorganization from a parent company to a management holding in 1995, the Freudenberg Group was faced with a question many companies encounter: that of whether to transfer its in-house IT services to a third party. Following comprehensive external benchmarking, we made the decision to take an entirely different path by achieving legal independence and entering into business transactions with third parties –that is, by focusing on adequate competitive performance.

In the nearly 15 years since, Freudenberg IT has demonstrated this potential with tremendous success. Freudenberg IT currently realizes more than ¾ of this output with external clients, is currently experiencing highly above-average external growth, and has established a global presence. The company has thus ascended into the circle of business units that are strategically decisive for Freudenberg in a consciously-diversified corporate portfolio and will continue to consolidate this position through above-average growth.”

Dr. Dr. Peter Bettermann – Freudenberg & Co. KG,
Speaker of the Management Board