Freudenberg acquires Mich. battery firm amid EV technology 'arms race' Freudenberg acquires Mich. battery firm amid EV technology 'arms race' February 5, 2019 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment German sealing applications supplier Freudenberg has acquired a battery manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Mich., as it looks to join an intensifying electric vehicle and mobility technology race.