Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has announced a significant transformation of its manufacturing operations in Manchester, New Hampshire, as part of its strategic focus on supporting the global shift to electromobility.
The company plans to repurpose the facility (previously dedicated to gaskets for combustion engines) to manufacture advanced sealing solutions for electric vehicle (EV) battery housings and e-drive systems.
This transition marks a significant investment in next-generation mobility, including new semi and fully automated production cells, expanded technological infrastructure for quality assurance, and potential workforce expansion. The Manchester site is expected to ramp up to over 100 million gaskets per year in mass production once the transformation is complete.
“With the next-generation production cells we plan to implement through 2029, we’ll be able to significantly increase our output and meet the growing demands of our customers,” said Soeren Schmitz, Vice President of the Gaskets Lead Center at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Site Manager in Manchester.
The company’s sealing solutions are built from proprietary high-performance materials designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and durability across a wide range of EV components. Products include custom gaskets for battery packs and integrated powertrain systems such as inverters, onboard chargers, and gearboxes.
The portfolio ranges from rubber-only to rubber-metal hybrid solutions, including edge-bonded and XXL gaskets engineered to prevent corrosion and withstand demanding operating conditions.
Support for clean manufacturing
The transformation is backed by a multi-million dollar investment supported in part by the US Department of Energy’s 48C program, which awarded the Manchester site tax credits for its commitment to clean energy and domestic manufacturing.
The program aims to bolster US competitiveness, secure local jobs, and accelerate decarbonization in the transportation sector.
Freudenberg is also investing heavily in research and development at the site, working in collaboration with OEMs and suppliers. This initiative reinforces Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ role as a key partner in the transition to e-mobility, while strengthening its manufacturing footprint in the United States.
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