As part of our ongoing commitment to streamline our product offerings and better serve our customers, we are announcing updates to the FMS Eleganza Collection. These changes reflect current market demand, production efficiencies, and our focus on delivering the most valued seating solutions to our customers. The following models will be discontinued effective immediately: CEO […]
Due to slow demand and rising costs, we are informing all customers of changes in the availability of several of our PPE (Passenger Protective Equipment) products: Passenger Sneeze Guards – Available only while current inventory lasts. Once depleted, these will no longer be offered. Grab Rail Covers – Discontinued effective immediately. Social Distance Seat Bands […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our design team has modified the popular 3PT Foldaway to be even more attractive and space conscious. The 3PT SpaceSaver Foldaway is designed to sit closer to the wall, adding aisle space when the seat is both deployed and stowed. See chart below. The redesigned SpaceSaver Foldaway requires no new testing and uses the same […]
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 generation […]
Freedman Seating GO-ES line of seats will be using seat belts from a new supplier. All orders with a due date of June 26, 2023, or later, we will be using seat belts from a new supplier. This is a soft cut in date and there may be exceptions. If your order had a scheduled […]