{"id":1248,"date":"2022-11-01T18:01:57","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T17:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeglass.com.paragon.sui-inter.net\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2023-08-17T13:44:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T11:44:03","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">freeglass is a pioneer in new, functional automotive glazing.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freeglass GmbH &amp; Co. KG, an international partner of the automotive industry, has been developing and producing three-dimensional plastics components at its plant near Stuttgart (Schwaikheim) since 2001.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column moveme is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3\">freeglass was established in 2001 as a joint venture between   Sekurit and former Schefenacker AG, after the companies had previously already jointly developed the first plastic glazing components and produced them in 1998. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nowadays, freeglass forms part of   Group.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light world p-0\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-color-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1748\" height=\"920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1455\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.png 1748w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1536x808.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1748px) 100vw, 1748px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">free<\/span>glass:<br>a site that keeps moving forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We produce at the Schwaikheim site and are globally linked to our parent company   Sekurit. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freeglass is supported by   branches, plants, R+D centres and service centres the world over.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Corporate responsibility<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a part of   Group, we are convinced that companies must put their values at the heart of their business model to use their influence in favour of responsible and sustainable developments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We campaign for our activities, staff members and partners to contribute to and establish a more sustainable and integrative world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, we are committed to putting our responsibility at the heart of what we do to actively shape the sustainable development of the mobility market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verantwortung-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verantwortung-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verantwortung-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verantwortung-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verantwortung-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/verantwortung-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fullwidth has-light-color-color has-ci-color-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillars of our commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"biglist wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethical business methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term collaborations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental aspects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"biglist wp-block-list\">\n<li>Responsible actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solutions with a positive effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">A history of innovations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freeglass has been introducing innovations for glazing applications since its first production run back in 1998 to offer design liberties and environmentally friendly, competitive solutions to keep up with trends in the automotive industry. Today, several million plastic glazing panels are on the road throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column moveme is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Market leader in plastics parts for the automotive industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"biglist wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than 20 years of experience in plastic glazing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass production of plastics parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-in-market products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global presence thanks to   Sekurit&#8217;s intercontinental organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading d-none\"><span class=\"green\">Innovation milestones of freeglass GmbH &amp; Co. KG<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<section id=\"historyslider-block_2682fd519e48a517a27d012280bd8bf7\" class=\"historyslider\">\n\n        <div class=\"container-fluid nomax blogwrap p-0\">\n\n            <div class=\"row scrolling-wrapper m-0 flex-nowrap overflow-x overflow-y-hidden p-0 spy-container\" id=\"blogscroller\"  data-spy=\"scroll\" data-target=\"#scrollspy-h\" data-offset=\"88\" class=\"scrollspy-h\">\n\n            <div class=\"spacer d-none d-md-block\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"1998\" id=\"1998\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog1\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1998-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">1998<\/span><br>From the beginning<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Development and production of the first plastics glazing                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2001\" id=\"2001\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog2\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/joint-venture-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2001<\/span><br>Joint Venture<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              freeglass GmbH &#038; Co. KG established as joint venture of former Schefenacker AG and   Sekurit                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2003\" id=\"2003\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog3\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2003-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2003<\/span><br>New clients in europe<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Development of first rear window made of plastics<br \/>\r\nScratch-resistant B-column trim with protective paint coating                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2004\" id=\"2004\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog4\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2004-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2004<\/span><br>Gewichtoptimierung<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Weight saving as a result of complete vehicle glazing<br \/>\r\nDevelopment of first roof made of plastics                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2005\" id=\"2005\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog5\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2005-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2005<\/span><br>Design Award Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) Europe<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Design products<br \/>\r\nIntroduction of a new painting system (AS4700 painting system) with a rear window                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2006\" id=\"2006\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog6\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2006-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2006<\/span><br>Integrations<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Functional integration for safety and technology                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2007\" id=\"2007\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog7\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2007-3.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2007<\/span><br>freeglass +   Sekurit<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              freeglass becomes a 100%   Sekurit subsidiary                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2011\" id=\"2011\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog8\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2011-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2011<\/span><br>Shape and design development<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Complex shape and design development<br \/>\r\nSystem integration of an aerodynamic trim into a side window<br \/>\r\nSystem integration of a lateral spoiler into a side window                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2013\" id=\"2013\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog9\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2013-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2013<\/span><br>Worldwide connections<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              High-gloss column cover without coating<br \/>\r\nApproval of plastic panes in China<br \/>\r\nApproval of plastic panes in USA                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2014\" id=\"2014\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog10\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2014-3.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2014<\/span><br>1 Million<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              In May freeglass reached the benchmark of 1 million produced parts                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2015\" id=\"2015\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog11\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2015-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2015<\/span><br>Flush-Design<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Flush design with coating incl. mounting and sealing concept                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2016\" id=\"2016\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog12\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2016-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2016<\/span><br>Column covers<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Coated column covers with laser welding technology and system development                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2017\" id=\"2017\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog13\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2017-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2017<\/span><br>Design<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Design through decoration technology in 3 colours                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2018\" id=\"2018\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog14\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2018-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2018<\/span><br>Safety equipment<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Partition wall panel with fulfilment standard DIN ISO 27956 Safety equipment of a van                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2019\" id=\"2019\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog15\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2019-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2019<\/span><br>Covers<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              High gloss covers with coatings for roof applications                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2020\" id=\"2020\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card w-100 mb-5\" id=\"blog16\">\n                                                    \n                                                                                                            <figure>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeglass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2020-1.jpg\" alt=\"freeglass GmbH &amp; Co KG. - About Us\">\n                                                        <\/figure>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-body p-5\">\n                                                            <h5 class=\"card-title\"><span class=\"green\">2020<\/span><br>Column covers<\/h5>\n                                                            <hr>\n                                                            <p class=\" card-text \" >\n                                                              Column covers with integrated ADAS function                                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"col-8 col-lg-4  spyme position-relative d-flex ps-md-0 ms-md-0 me-md-2\" data-year=\"2023\" id=\"2023\">\n                                          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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process-reliable applications for spray painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design labelling of high-gloss components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full supplier for trim packages with high-gloss finish and two-component adhesive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Column covers with integrated ADAS function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensions to column covers with coating assembly and sealing concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety equipment for vans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design side windows with hot stamping technology developed in three colours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-gloss covers with labelling for roof applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coated column covers involving laser welding technology and system development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2014 In May freeglass reached the benchmark of 1 million produced parts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skoda \u2013 first high-gloss column cover without coating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PSA \u2013 homologation for plastic glazing in China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiat Chrysler \u2013 homologation for plastic glazing in the USA (largest 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plastics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daimler \u2013 scratch-resistant B-column trim with protective paint coating<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">freeglass GmbH &amp; Co. 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