New Eleganza Collection by FMS Seating Voted Best In Show at BusCon

Indianapolis, IN — The annual Best in Show awards recognize the best of the best in five categories: display, vehicle, green initiative, new product/service and on-site marketing at BusCon Expo. Each year, exhibitors gather to share information, products and technology, but only a few can take home bragging rights. This year, Freedman Seating is honored […]

Illinois Finance Authority, Congressman Hultgren aim to accelerate manufacturing-industry growth

Daily Whale By Tom Butala Humboldt Park-based transportation seating manufacturer Freedman Seating Company is set to receive $10 million from an Illinois Finance Authority bond sale that closed Thursday. IFA Executive Director Chris Meister described the measure as an attempt to help revitalize Chicago’s manufacturing industry. Located at 4545 and 4501 W. Augusta Blvd., the […]

Ice Bucket Challenge Accepted

ALS was first found in 1869 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot, but it wasn’t until 1939 that Lou Gehrig brought national and international attention to the disease. Ending the career of one of the most beloved baseball players of all time, the disease is still most closely associated with his name. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) […]

Freedman Seating to Co-Sponsor BusCon Welcome Reception

BusCon’s Roaring Twenties Welcome Reception Monday, September 15, 2014 5:30pm-7:00pm Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station Grand Hall Kick off your Indy experience by meeting up with old friends and new colleagues at this historic location. The Grand Hall is America’s first “Union Station” featuring Romanesque Revival-style architecture and just a short walk from the […]

Siemens Case Study: A better approach for meeting very short lead times

Not just seats Freedman Seating Company (FSC) began 120 years ago when founder Hyman Freedman began making seat cushions for horse-drawn buggies. He knew his craft, and was awarded honorable mention at an 1892 exposition in Chicago for his skill in upholstery. A century later, FSC is still a family-owned and operated business, although it […]

Manufacturers revive apprenticeship programs | Chicago Tribune

By Alejandra Cancino, Tribune reporter June 20, 2014 As the economy picks up a little speed and the demand for his product increases, Craig Freedman said he can’t find qualified candidates who are fluent in metallurgy, can operate his computer-run machines and read blueprints. “The skill shortage is getting more and more acute every day,” […]

Freedman Cares – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2014

Freedman Seating is participating in the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight breast cancer on Saturday, October 25, 2014.   Why are we walking? We know that we can make a difference. We know that by raising funds and walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, we will help the American Cancer Society […]

Transit Trending Toward Maintenance-Free Seating Options | METRO Magazine

By Alex Roman, Managing Editorr – METRO Magazine (http://www.metro-magazine.com) January 2014 Dan Cohen, VP, sales and marketing, at Freedman Seating/4ONE, says the industry has always wanted more and more fabrics over the years, with fabrics that are antimicrobial, antibacterial and moisture repellant recently surging. However, he agrees with Wolf that the latest trend in transit […]

A Sitting Tradition of Quality in Chicago

By Joe Petrie – Mass Transit Magazine (www.masstransitmag.com) October 7, 2013   Outside of Freedman Seating Co. on Chicago’s west side, there’s little indication one of the country’s major transit component manufacturers is housed inside. A parking lot for a handful of cars sits outside an unassuming white factory building with two blue stripes going […]

Optimism Prevails at APTA Annual Meeting | Mass Transit

By Joe Petrie – Mass Transit Magazine (www.masstransitmag.com) October 2, 2013   With the American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting coming to a close in Chicago, transit leaders are going back to their communities with new ideas, new perspectives and glimpses at new products to take their fleets to the next level and provide better […]

Freedman Cares – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2013

Freedman Seating is participating in the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight breast cancer. Why are we walking? We know that we can make a difference. We know that by raising funds and walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, we will help the American Cancer Society continue to save lives from breast […]

Transit Seating Employs Economical Advances | METRO Magazine

By Brittni Rubin, Assistant Editor – METRO Magazine (www.metro-magazine.com) April 2013 Economical advancements are an essential part of the next generation of transportation seating products. A longer lifespan, bus layout flexibility, lightweight solutions and safety are just a few of the features manufacturers are prioritizing in response to the greater need for long-term sustainability. Lifecycle […]

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