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 […]
Seattle, WA — Freedman Seating Company has unveiled two new seats at this year’s Pacific Marine Expo (booth 1138). The Expo, which runs November 19th to November 21st is designed exclusively for commercial mariners from across the U.S. Attendees will explore the latest in equipment, propulsion, builders, suppliers, new products and fresh solutions. The Catalina and Genoa join […]
As our Congressional delegation returns to Illinois for a month-long recess, public transportation systems across the country and here in Chicago are urging passage of a long-term transportation bill. The current funding extension will expire on October 29, 2015, and the U.S. Senate has moved forward with the first step in the process by providing […]
ROCHESTER, Ind. – Tucked somewhere between Leiters Ford and Rochester sits FMS Seating, a company known for making some of the most top of the line seats in the transportation industry. “The focus in this market is really high end, luxury, comfort,” said Managing Director, Christy Nunes. One major key is they are 100% hand […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 11, 2015 News Media Contact: Office of Public Affairs, 202-482-4883 Council Advises Commerce Secretary on Policies to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 30 private sector leaders to the Manufacturing Council (the Council) for the 2015-2016 charter term. The Council was established […]
On Tuesday, August 11, 2015, Barnes & Thornburg LLP sponsored its 6th Annual “Celebration of Diversity” reception and dinner honoring diversity trailblazers. Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin (1st District) invited Craig Freedman, President, to be an honoree at this year’s celebration held at the University Club of Chicago. “Your dedication to improving diversity in the […]