About Us:

We are an A2LA Accredited Mechanical Testing Lab [ISO-17025 2005E - Mechanical Testing Certification 2324.01]. FSTL’s goal is to provide the highest quality standard of transportation seating testing and client service in a safe and professional laboratory atmosphere. We strive to produce accurate results, and to do whatever it takes, without compromising quality, to complete the job on time. We will treat all of our clients as we would like to be treated. Every FSTL employee is a client service representative.

We Provide:

  • Dedicated Full Time Staff
  • FMVSS/CMVSS 207, 210, and 225 Testing
  • APTA White Book Testing, including Endurance, Component Strength, and Fatigue
  • Special Tests Performed Per Client's Specifications.
  • Tests Performed In Vehicle or on our Testing Fixtures
  • Testing Fixtures Designed and Fabricated onsite
  • State-of-the-art Automated Testing Equipment and Data Aquisition System
  • Digital Video and Still Photography of Tests
  • Reports Available in Electronic and Hard Copy Format

Lab Personnel:

Sudha Veerapaneni [Quality Manager]
Sudha has been part of Freedman Seating since May of 2002 and the Test lab since July of 2007. She has been instrumental with A2LA Accredited Quality Documentation through her attention to detail and thoroughness.
sudhav@freedmanseat.com

Ted Kolar [Deputy Quality Manager]
Ted has been with the Test Lab since October of 2000. Ted has the experience as well as the historic background. Ted has also helped with the implementation and continuous improvement of our A2LA Accredited Quality System.
tedk@freedmanseat.com

David O'Malley [Technical Manager]
Dave has been part of the Test lab since January of 2006. He has helped with the organization and logistics of the test lab. He has also been instrumental in a "Greener" test lab, we are now nearly paperless.
davido@freedmanseat.com

Miguel Flores [Deputy Technical Manager]
Miguel has been with the Test Lab since September of 2003. Miguel is our LabView programmer, electrician, and also an accomplished machinist. Miguel has knowledge of everything mechanical in the Test Lab.
miguelf@freedmanseat.com

Pedro Rodriguez [Test Technician]
Pedro has been with the Test Lab since September of 2005. He is proficient at welding, fixturing, and artifact setup. Pedro has been involved in reducing the mass and improvement of many test fixtures making the test lab a safer place to work.
teststation@freedmanseat.com