Coolest Thing Made In Indiana

Second Annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Contest Tips Off Today November 3, 2022 (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament has officially tipped off with online voting now open at www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing. The contest, which celebrates the state’s long manufacturing history, boasts a 54-company field. There are a […]

Freedman Seating Introduces New Line of RV and Camper Van Products

For Immediate Release Freedman Seating Introduces New Line of RV and Camper Van Products Captain’s chairs, passenger foldaway seating, and accessories for commercial and recreational vehicles. Chicago, IL – Freedman Seating Company, a leading manufacturer of transportation seating for over 125 years, is reigniting a historical presence in the recreational vehicle market. A fresh line […]

FMS Update on COVID-19

To all Freedman Seating Customers, As we continue to navigate the new normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to update our customers. As always, our priority is safety; the safety of our employees and the people who use our products. From there, we are committed to serving you and America’s Transportation infrastructure. Currently, […]

Freedman PPE Supplies Protect In Public and Shared Spaces

Freedman PPE Supplies Protect In Public and Shared Spaces Freedman Seating, transportation’s #1 supplier of seats and safety solutions develops new products to help fight the spread of germs in hotels and hospitality, medical, commercial and professional buildings and places of worship. Last April, Freedman Seating Company, with essential manufacturing in Illinois and Indiana, introduced […]

FMS 2020 Holiday Schedule

During this season, Freedman Seating Company 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 […]

Technical Bulletin 20002: UV Light Disinfection

Technical Bulletin 20002 The use of UV Light Disinfection on surfaces in buses, trucks, ships, trains, or other vehicles Freedman Seating Company is committed to the health and safety of the passengers and staff of customers and their customers and riders. To fight the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens, transit authorities, private operators and […]

Freedman Cares – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Freedman Mobility Seating (FMS) employees, friends and families will walk and raise funds to support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight cancer. Making Strides of Chicago Saturday, October 5th, 2019 Central Park 295 E Mishawaka Ave Mishawaka, IN Visit our Team Site to Donate or Join Us! Almost everyone has been touched by breast […]

Launching Our New Website

Our team has been working on developing a new website to meet the growing needs of our customers, their customers, vendors and industry partners. We took the time to talk to customers, employees and industry leaders about what their current and future expectations are of us and based on this, we now have a new, […]

New Ford Transition Brackets on Display at International LCT Show

Celebrating its 35th year in 2019, the International Luxury Coach and Transportation Show is the biggest convention in the world for the luxury charter transportation industry. Set in Las Vegas, it is the ultimate destination for operators around the globe seeking education, product showcases and peer-to-peer networking. Freedman Seating and FMS Seating (booth #443) will feature the […]

Freedman Seating Commemorates 125 Years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact John-Paul Paonessa Marketing Manager 773-524-2440 Ext. 394 jp.paonessa@freedmanseating.com   Freedman Seating Commemorates 125 Years Founder Hyman Freedman Received an Honorable Mention at The Columbian Exposition Chicago, IL — It was over 125 years ago when Hyman Freedman and his employer, Columbia Cab Company, exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition […]

Show On The GO Tour Travels 45,000 Miles

In its third tour in three years, Freedman Seating featured new products and safety solutions for vans and buses, totaling 100,000 miles traveled across the US and Canada since 2016. Chicago, IL – Freedman Seating Company recently completed a 10-month tour of the United States promoting the latest in transit seating for the small and […]

CMI Builds New Factory in North Carolina

CMI Enterprises to Build New Vinyl Plant in North Carolina – Bringing Vinyl Manufacturing Back to the US The new facility will cut vinyl production time in half, while creating new jobs for American workers and supporting the revival of US Manufacturing in automotive & related sectors. FOREST CITY, N.C., January 16, 2017 — CMI […]

Made in Michiana: FMS Seating Co. | ABC57 News

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 crafted […]

Freedman Seating Co. Purchases Assets of Braun Seating

Chicago, IL – On December 21, 2011, Freedman Seating Company of Chicago, IL purchased the assets of Braun Seating.  The new company, Freedman Mobility Seating (FMS), will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Freedman Seating out of the former Braun Seating facility in Leiters Ford, Ind. with a continued focus on servicing the needs […]

Now Hiring: Sewers

Position Summary: Joins and reinforces parts of fabric to create seat covers. Additional duties as needed. Hours are 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. Details: Selects thread, according to specifications or color of parts Aligns parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts Sew parts with various types of stitches such as […]

Now Hiring: Shipping & Receiving

Position Summary: Daily responsibilities of all shipping and receiving activities including loading/unloading trucks, calling for truck pickup, BOL documents, computer entry of received goods, inventory movement to production floor. Additional duties as needed. Hours are 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. Experience: Forklift: 1 year (Required) Warehouse management: 1 year (desired) Language: English (Preferred) How […]

FMS 2022 Holiday Schedule

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 […]

Now Hiring: Assembler

Position Summary: Assembles bus seat in accordance with blueprints and instruction booklets. The assembler needs to have hand-eye coordination. Duties and Responsibilities: Abides OSHA and FSC rules and regulations for safety. Wear typical protection gear in an environment that contain dust, odors and noise. Work well under pressure. Ability to complete 12-14 upholstered seats per shift […]

FMS 2019 Holiday Closures

During this season, we take 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 […]

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