Freudenberg Oil & Gas
10035 Brookriver Drive, Suite 400, Houston , Texas, United States

Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies is a global solutions provider of innovative seal solutions and differentiated seal products to the global oil and gas industry. The company is focused on the exploration and production (upstream) segment. More than 500 associates serve a wide range of customers including oil and gas producing companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering and service companies that provide technologies, equipment and services for producing oil and gas from land based and offshore platforms throughout the world. Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies has locations in Canada, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, and the US.  Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies is part of the Freudenberg Group, a family-owned corporation offering its customers technically challenging product solutions and services. The Freudenberg Group develops and manufactures seals, vibration control components, filters, nonwovens, surface treatment products, release agents, specialty lubricants, and medical and mechatronic products. Freudenberg also develops software solutions and IT services for mid-size companies. Consumers can purchase Freudenberg household products under the brand names vileda®, O-Cedar®, Wettex®, Gala® and SWASH®. The Freudenberg Group employed over 37,000 associates in 58 countries and generated sales of more than €6 billion in 2011. 

FREUDENBERG GROUPS GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• We are committed to anticipating, understanding and meeting our customers needs and expectations. As a diligent supplier with a passion for detail we provide indispensable support to make our customers successful.  We deliver superior value through our commitment to quality, service and reliability supported by our global presence.
• As a multinational company of German origin competing in global markets, our established tradition of innovation and renewal benefits our customers.  Constant innovation in everything we do is essential for our long term financial success. We are leaders in continuous improvement and our culture encourages and rewards creativity and initiative by all our employees.
• Entrepreneurship is our heritage and the foundation of our success. We continue this tradition through delegated responsibilities, freedom of action and personal accountability.  We believe in solid leadership based on personal example, modesty, putting trust in people and promoting team spirit. We are committed to developing our future leaders within the Freudenberg Group in order to safeguard this style.
• As a family company we are devoted to our associates well-being and personal development. We reject all forms of discrimination and harassment and show understanding and respect in our dealings with each other.  We promote a multi-cultural environment where associates work together in worldwide teams to enrich our culture and capability. We believe in the value of enduring relationships with customers, suppliers and industrial partners.
• Our company and its family shareholders together are committed to protecting the environment and being responsible corporate citizens in all countries and communities in which we do business. We take all possible care to ensure the safety of the workplace and of our products.  As a family company we strive for the highest standards of personal behavior. Fairness and integrity guide our conduct amongst ourselves, towards our business partners and the general public.
• After more than 160 years the Freudenberg Group is and will remain a wholly owned family enterprise. We strongly believe that our long term business orientation is a major strength that benefits our customers and partners.  Whilst we are not adverse to reasonable risks, financial prudence and solidity will continue to determine the scope and speed of our strategic development.  Freudenberg has a long and successful tradition of worldwide co-operation, alliances and partnerships which enable us to better serve our customers and strengthen our competitive position.

Petroleum Elastomers

Our Petroleum Elastomer products serve a wide range of applications in the upstream oil and gas market; from BOP pressure control products to wellhead and completions technologies, our range of elastomers meet the demanding requirements of the industry.  Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies utilizes in-house capabilities in developing elastomer compounds, for mixing of material and in manufacturing finish products. This ensures the highest quality of components and full traceability from component to finished product. Our global manufacturing footprint combined with our sales and service facilities located in key regional markets, allows us to provide local product and inventory support for our customers. 

Hydraulic Fracturing

Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies is a global solutions provider of innovative seal solutions and differentiated products to the global oil and gas industry. We serve a wide range of customers including oil and gas producers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and engineering and service companies which utilize our technologies, products and services for producing oil and gas from land-based and offshore platforms throughout the world.  Within drilling, completions and stimulation of wells, our products and technologies are enabling our customers to drill safer, through the use of our improved sealing materials and designs engineered for todays challenging wellbore conditions. From development of specialized elastomers, like base resistant elastomer recipes (BREs), to FFKMs developed to withstand 600° F, to high integrity metal to metal sealing solutions, Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies leverages our 80+ years of material development and seal design expertise to solve current industry sealing challenges.

Offshore - Subsea

Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies is a leader in designing and manufacturing subsea, ROV operated, pipeline clamp connectors and subsea engineered connector products. Our Vector Optima ROV operated subsea connector utilizes our Duoseal, a double metal to metal seal with internal pressure seal and external environmental seal. The Duoseal is designed to allow full insitu integrity testing of the seal ring. Vector Optimas compact, easy to operate design gives cost effective, reliable connections, saving operators time and money. Applications utilizing our Vector Optima subsea connectors include:

• Vertical and horizontal subsea pig launcher receivers
• up to 36” large bore pipeline connectors
• small bore horizontal tie-ins
• horizontal pipe pulling heads and more.