During a recent trip to Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala with his mother, William Loy, Production Manager at Freedman Seating, found himself asking a powerful question: What more can be done? That question led him to join forces with nonprofit organizations Volunteer World and International Volunteer to help build and renovate schools in some of the most underserved regions of […]
Elkhart, Ind. — LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (“Lippert”), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Freedman Seating Company (“Freedman”), an Illinois-based manufacturer of transportation seating solutions. For over 130 years, […]
Customer Notice: 3/19/25 Freedman Seating is proud to offer high performing, transportation grade upholstery options as part of our in-stock catalog. As we continue to source materials from the industry’s most trusted mills, we keep price, availability, and performance specifications top of mind. We are informing all customers of a change in the availability of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2025 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named five new members to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state. “These new members bring years of leadership […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 7, 2025 CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov EDGE incentives create 50 new full-time jobs and retain nearly 700 jobs in Austin community CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Freedman Seating Company and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to announce new investments in the company’s Chicago manufacturing facility that will create 50 […]
Executive summary of: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA final rule, 49 CFR Part 571, Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0071 NHTSA is mandating enhanced seat belt reminder systems for both front and rear seats in a wide range of vehicles. The new requirements apply to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses (except […]
The Freedman Seating Intern Cohort (FSIC) in Chicago offers paid, hands-on learning experience for college students interested in manufacturing, engineering, business, and related fields. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain industry-specific knowledge, and contribute to projects across various departments. The program fosters a supportive environment, providing valuable insight into the transportation seating industry, while […]
During this season, Freedman Seating takes time to reflect upon the good things we have—like our partnership with you! We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust you have placed in us. While maintaining a commitment to excellent customer service, we feel it’s important to echo our core values as a fourth […]
As Manufacturing Month kicks off this October, Freedman Seating Company is marking a significant milestone — 130 years of innovation and craftsmanship. From its humble 19th-century beginnings as an upholstery shop, Freedman has evolved into a leading manufacturer of seating solutions for buses, trains, boats, and commercial vehicles. The Augusta Boulevard company’s products are familiar […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Freedman Seating Company Chairman, Gerald “Jerry” Freedman. He left us peacefully, surrounded by those he loved. Jerry was a remarkable leader who inspired Freedman’s core values of integrity, community, pride and ownership. His unwavering commitment to these principles shaped not only the company but […]
Founder Hyman Freedman Received an Honorable Mention at The Columbian Exposition Chicago, IL — It was over 130 years ago when Hyman Freedman and his employer, Columbia Cab Company, exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Hyman Freedman exhibited in the popular Transportation Building (now Jackson Park in Chicago). An elaborately decorated golden arch […]
Cobots created opportunities for Freedman to scale up productivity quickly by giving people more productive tools and adding more value. Next time you sit in a bus, train or ferry seat, consider that manufacturing career opportunities come in many forms. Chicago, Ill.-based Freedman Seating Co. is a leading supplier of transportation seating and safety solutions […]