Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Freudenberg
Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Freudenberg Marker
Das im Jahr 1849 von Carl Johann Freudenberg gegründete Unternehmen entwickelte bereits 1850 ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Lackleder. Ein bedeutender Meilenstein in der Antriebstechnik war der 1932 eingeführte "Simmerring". Mit diesem Radialwellendichtring werden bis heute drehende Wellen in Fahrzeugen und Maschinen abgedichtet. Zahlreiche weitere Innovationen machten Freudenberg zu einem breit diversifizierten und globalen Technologiekonzern.
The company, founded in 1849 by Carl Johann Freudenberg, developed a process for producing patent leather as early as 1850. A significant milestone in drive technology was the “Simmerring” introduced in 1932. This radial shaft seal is still used to seal rotating shafts in vehicles and machines. Numerous other innovations made Freudenberg a broadly diversified and global technology group.
Erected by Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar and Freudenberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Fardely (here, next to this marker); Karl Friedrich Schimper (here, next to this marker); Wege zur Demokratie / Paths to Democracy (a few steps from this marker); Adolf Kußmaul (a few steps from this marker); Karl Friedrich Drais (a few steps from this marker); BASF (a few steps from this marker); Werner von Siemens (a few steps from this marker); Heidelberger Romantik / Heidelberg Romanticism (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mannheim.
More about this marker. The bronze plaque is one of 42 plaques set up along the “Electoral Palatinate Mile of Innovations” in front of Mannheim Palace.
Also see . . . Imitation leather 1844. Kurpfälzer Mile of Innovations
The economic repercussions of the 1848 revolution led to the insolvency of the leather business. While Sammet continued trading in Mannheim, Carl Johann Freudenberg and Heinrich Heintze acquired(Submitted on February 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)the Weinheim tannery from the bankruptcy estate and founded the Heintze tannery & Freudenberg in Weinheim on February 9, 1849.Photographed By James Hulse, February 20, 20242. The view of the Freudenberg Marker along the sidewalk
When Eduard Michel, a master tanner trained in France, suggested coating calfskin, the company founders realized the brilliant possibilities offered by the new fashionable patent leather. The first coating factory, financed by Martenstein's father-in-law, is built in Müllheim Valley. The patent leather launched on the market just one year after the company was founded becomes a great success. Leopold Heintze, son of the co-owner Heinrich Heintze, lives in England and takes care of the sales of the new product there. When the patent leather is awarded a medal at the first world exhibition in 1851, sales increase rapidly. By 1855, the company is already one of the largest German tanneries. Patent leather accounts for about 80% of production.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
