Hall of Fame Inductee
Class of 2019
Manfred Freissle
Manfred Freissle co-founded Polydeck Screen Corp. and played a key role in revolutionizing the screening industry.
Freissle originally co-founded South Africa-based Screenex, the parent company of Polydeck, and sought to improve traditional wire cloth and synthetic screen mats with a focus on improved safety and durability. In 1972, Freissle patented Polydex, the first modular synthetic screen panel.
Freissle’s years of experience and expertise at Screenex proved critical to the guidance of Polydeck, which was established in 1978.