Bangalore, June 4, 2014 - The Freudenberg Group in India successfully withstood the challenging economic conditions in the region in 2013. Compared with 2012, sales rose slightly to Rs 1,128 crore (previous year Rs 1,114 crore). "We are investing steadily in this key market to which we are committed in the long-term. The solid development of Freudenberg Group companies in India will have a sustainable positive impact on the entire Group in the long-run," said Dr J?rg Matthias Grossmann, Regional Representative India of the Freudenberg Group and Chief Financial Officer of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities at the press conference in Bangalore. In 2013 Freudenberg had a direct presence in 32 locations and employed 3,453 associates in India.

In the 165th year of its history, Freudenberg was more successful than ever before on a global scale. In FY2013, the international technology group reported record sales for the fourth year in succession, on the previous consolidation basis totaling to approximately Rs 52,000 crore (