FFT China Team Honored Again with
MAHLE’s "Best Collaboration Award"

On September 26, 2025, The FFT China AF team once again received high recognition from the industry, being awarded the "2024-2025 Best Collaboration Award" by Shanghai Mahle Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. This accolade not only reaffirms the depth and synergy of the partnership following the Strategic Cooperation Award in 2023 but also further validates Freudenberg’s professional expertise, service responsiveness, and value contribution in the filtration field.

Customer Recognition: Professional Capabilities Forge Differentiated Advantages
Mr. Larry Phua, General Manager of Mahle Thermal Systems, was present at the award ceremony, which was held at FFT Suzhou. In his speech, he emphasized that "Freudenberg has not only demonstrated outstanding technical expertise and rapid response capabilities, but has also infused Mahle's system solutions with a distinctive competitive edge through its continuously innovative products and customized services. They are our trusted long-term partner." This remark precisely captures the core value of the collaboration between the two parties.

Powerful Alliance: Over Two Decades of Synergistic Success
As a global leader in automotive thermal management, Shanghai Mahle Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. continues to drive technological advancements in automotive air conditioning and new energy thermal management. Meanwhile, FFT, with more than 35 years of industry dedication, has become a key strategic partner for Mahle in the Chinese market, offering high-performance filtration products and systematic services. Both parties consistently uphold the principle of "strengthening cooperation for mutual benefit," addressing the rapid transformation and diverse challenges in China’s automotive industry through technical synergy and resource integration.

Technology Empowerment: Innovation Drives Market Competitiveness
Amid the vigorous development and intensifying competition in China’s automotive industry, particularly in the new energy sector, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies will leverage innovative solutions such as the micronAir^® F+ multi-functional modular cabin air filter to provide critical support for Mahle in enhancing product performance and system competitiveness. In turn, Mahle will utilize its platform resources and market advantages to facilitate the broader application of Freudenberg’s technologies. Together, the two parties are building a "technology-product-market" closed loop, reinforcing their leading positions in the highly competitive market.

Future Outlook: Collaborating to Pioneer New Chapters
Looking ahead, FFT Asia-Pacific's Vice President, Tim Wei, stated that the company will continue to deepen its strategic collaboration with Mahle. By embracing electrification and smart technology, with a focus on healthy cabins and sustainability, the partnership will expand its scope to drive value across the entire automotive industry. This continued collaboration will support the development of high-quality vehicles in China and globally.