Our customers expect the best possible performance from us. That is why we set the bar high for supplier quality and service. As part of the value creation and supply chains, they are key factors in our success. We see our suppliers as partners with whom we wish to work long-term toward our goals on the basis of trust.Legal compliance, integrity and sustainability are deeply embodied in Freudenberg's corporate culture. The Freudenberg Group's Guiding Principles and our Code of Conduct reinforce our permanent commitment to adhere to laws, to promote fairness, respect cultural differences, to assume social responsibility and to protect the environment and the well-being of the people who work with and for us along the supply chain. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, Freudenberg has commitment to upholding the ten principles relating human rights, labor the environment and combating corruption. These principles create the framework conditions for an atmosphere characterized by trust and confidence, which promotes teamwork, innovation, customer-centricity, and the long-term success of our company.The suppliers to Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and its affiliated companies (hereinafter referred to as FST) are an integral part of our process chain. The resulting requirements for the suppliers’ quality management system form the basis of the cooperation between FST and its suppliers, and define the technical and organizational framework conditions and processes between FST and the supplier that are necessary to achieve our common goals. They are part of the quality policy and integrated into the overall strategy of FST. Special attention is paid to the unconditional fulfillment of customer expectations and the consistent pursuit of the zero-defect objective in conjunction with error-free delivery quality. They describe the minimum requirements for the suppliers’ management system with regard to quality assurance. Individual descriptions are provided for explanatory purposes.Our minimum requirement for potential suppliers of direct material is a valid ISO 9001 certification. A supplier for direct material is developing its quality management-system according to IATF 16949 standards.Companies certified according to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 will be considered of higher strategic interest. To verify the adequacy of suppliers' management systems and organizational capabilities, suppliers may be requested to complete qualification and assessment questionnaires. In all cases, supplier onboarding, qualification and sourcing decisions will be evaluated using criteria that include environmental impact, occupational health and safety performance, energy efficiency, energy consumption, life-cycle considerations and operational costs, in line with Freudenberg's sustainability, compliance and responsible procurement objectives.Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its supply chain through an extensive Supplier Development Program. As a vital element of this initiative, the company provides a specialized GROWTTH ((Get Rid Of Waste Through Team Harmony)) Training Program to its suppliers. This program concentrates on instilling crucial lean principles and methodologies, aiming to optimize both production and administrative processes while minimizing waste. The training covers Lean Systems, Lean Administration, and Six Sigma. By investing in the skill development of its suppliers, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies seeks to promote a collaborative and streamlined supply chain, fostering mutual success and continuous improvement.Terms and Conditions of Purchase Last update: 25.08.2026 Freudenberg Sealing Technologies English | PDF | 210 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_rightConditions Générales d'Achat Last update: 25.08.2026 Freudenberg SAS France French | PDF | 229 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right Terms and Conditions of Purchase Last update: 25.08.2026 Freudenberg SAS France English | PDF | 217 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right1_General Puchase Condition / Condizioni Generali d’Acquisto - ed.1.0 Last update: 01.01.2024 Terms and Conditions of Purchase, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Italian | PDF | 246 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right 2_Non Disclosure Agreement / Accordo di Non Divulgazione – ed 1.0 Last update: 01.01.2024 Non-disclosure Agreement, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Italian | PDF | 129 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right 3_GDPR Policy, Sustainability, Code of Conduct_ED4.0 Last update: 26.02.2024 Informativa GDPR, Sostenibilità, Codice di Condotta, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Italian | PDF | 179 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right 3.1_Politca HSE Last update: 01.01.2024 Politica HSE Italian | PDF | 149 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right 3.2_HSE Guideline Last update: 01.01.2024 HSE guideline Italian | PDF | 156 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right 4.1_Norme contrattuali di sicurezza_rev 4.4 Last update: 22.12.2021 Istruzione di Lavoro, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Italia Italian | PDF | 766 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right FS CPS 144 0009 Last update: 12.04.2024 Modulo I - Dichiarazione dell’impresa appaltatrice relativamente ai lavori in ambienti sospetti di inquinamento o confinati, Italia Italian | DOCX | 114 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right Addendum Aerospace Terms and Conditions of Purchase Last update: 24.09.2026 Terms and Conditions English | PDF | 185 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_rightAmericas: Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and its affiliated CompaniesTerms and Conditions USA Last update: 25.08.2026 Purchase Order Terms and Conditions USA Rev. December 2022, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies English | PDF | 210 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right FNST Supplier Change Request Last update: 19.08.2020 Supplier Initiated Product Change Notification (PCN) English | PDF | 318 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right FNST Americas Supplier Manual (Rev. 6) Last update: 22.03.2022 Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Supplier Manual English | PDF | 722 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right FNST Americas Supplier Portal Work Instruction Last update: 05.01.2022 North America Supplier Portal – SRM module English | PDF | 2082 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_rightTerms and Conditions CANADA Last update: 25.08.2026 Purchase Terms and Conditions CANADA Rev 6/26/2019, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies PDF | 263 KB Share link to this download via The link has been copied to the clipboard. Download lock Go to detail page chevron_right