Judy P. Love has returned toe hte automotive space as Vice President, Corteco North America with Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies.

Love returns to the automotive world after five years in roles outside the industry. Prior to a stint with Rico Manufactuiring, a producer of lift trucks and other speciality vehicles for material handling and more than two years with the her own Rebel Ideas venture, Love had spend more than 14 years with the Schaeffler organization in a number of roles, most recently as Head of Marketing–Automotive AFtermarketm Americas.

She says she is excited about her new role at Corteco.

“From day one, the welcome and support from colleagues has been extraordinary. What stands out most is how everyone, from North America to Europe to Southeast Asia, truly lives the company’s Guiding Principles.

“Within my first week, I traveled on a whirlwind ten-day schedule that took me around the world. Onboarding often feels like a honeymoon, but this experience gave me a clear view into the heart of the company. I discovered that these teams truly walk their talk.

“The company’s foundational values, defined over 175 years ago by founder Carl Johann Freudenberg, continue to shape the business culture today. These guiding principles are evident in everyday actions, in meetings, with customers, and in how colleagues collaborate across borders.”

About Corteco

Corteco stands as a distinguished entity within the Freudenberg Group, renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the aftermarket industry for over 175 years. As an integral part of the Freudenberg Group, Corteco embodies a legacy of precision engineering, superior quality, and customer-centric solutions that have consistently surpassed industry standards.

Corteco provides over 26,000 premium sealing technologies, vibration control components, and innovative cabin air filter solutions that optimize vehicle performance and reliability. Leveraging the vast resources and expertise of the Freudenberg Group, Corteco continually pushes the boundaries of technological advancement to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele across the automotive spectrum. 

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) is the world’s market and technology leader in sealing technology. While our work is often invisible, it is truly always essential. Our seals, featured in many well-known end products all over the world, make life that little bit easier for us. As Freudenberg’s Business Group, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies generated sales of approx. € 2.5 billion in 2024 and employed some 13,000 people.