Freedman Seating is participating in the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight breast cancer on Saturday, October 24, 2015. 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 […]
Office of the Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2015 CONTACT President’s Press Office (312) 603-3323 press@cookcountyil.gov Cook County Celebrates National ‘Manufacturing Day’ Industry-focused consortium to host tours and expo for students Dozens of students will have the chance to learn more about careers in modern-day industrial production during Cook […]
At BusCon, attendees not only see more buses in all shapes and sizes than any other venue, but also the latest vehicles from manufacturers, officials from various associations, companies and their latest technologies. It’s the largest bus show in North America. Get a chance to see the latest equipment and products on the market. Talk […]
Tiger Transit is a free to student and faculty bus system supplied by Auburn University. It is tasked with ferrying students and faculty to and from various points on campus. Tiger Transit also stops at numerous off campus student housing locations and has dedicated routes to supermarkets and shopping centers. The bus fleet is seventy […]
LCT Magazine August 2015 By Tim Crowley, LCT senior editor One of the most important amenities inside a luxury chauffeured vehicle is the seat. It provides one of the first client impressions and defines the ride. The overall comfort, look, and design of the seat will determine the client’s experience. FMS Seating provides the chauffeured transportation industry with the most upscale, […]
Over the past month, we have engaged customer feedback on the overal usability of our Web site, http://www.freedmanseating.com. We recognize that changes in technology affect the way consumers experience the web, and we look forward to continue improving our site and related online tools. To start, we have taken the necessary steps to modify and […]
CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited Freedman Seating Company on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Senator Durbin toured Freedman Seating’s facility with the company’s leadership and representatives from the Chicago Transit Authority. An open discussion with Senator Durbin and the CTA included topics such as: • workforce development initiatives • skilled labor and manufacturing careers • community […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2015 TENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY TO BE HELD ON JUNE 18 Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit. Exton, PA — With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, 4ONE, a joint venture between Freedman Seating and USSC Group announced today that it will join with other public transportation […]
Freedman Seating Company will be exhibiting alongside USSC Group at the 2015 APTA Rail Conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT from June 21-22. Freedman Seating continues its active participation with the American Public Transportation Association’s efforts in advocating for High Speed Rail transportation throughout North America. Booth 403 will feature both passenger […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2015 Exton, PA — In May, public transportation industry experts met at the APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference. The conference focused on providing individuals from the transportation industry with new technology breakthroughs, insights into today’s operations and maintenance environment and much more. The three day conference featured the Bus Products […]
By Kim Gittleson BBC News, Chicago June 1, 2015 Craig Freedman is the chief executive of Freedman Seating, which was founded during the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago in the 1890s. Now, the firm – located just a 20 minute drive west of Goose Island – has over $100m in revenue and 700 employees. “Every […]
On Monday, February 22nd, the Technology and Manufacturing Association hosted State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D‐5th District) for a roundtable discussion of manufacturing issues at Freedman Seating Company on Chicago’s West Side. “I’d like to thank Senator Van Pelt for taking time out of her busy schedule to sit with us to discuss issues of importance to […]