FUCHS

Fuchs Petrolub SE is a German manufacturer of lubricants founded in 1931. The specialization covers engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, and special lubricants for industrial and automotive sectors. The company is an independent manufacturer supplying products to the assembly lines of many vehicle manufacturers. Production facilities are focused on developing fluids for engines and transmission units. Products meet OEM specifications for modern lubrication systems.

Country

Germany

Brand History

1. 1931: Rudolf Fuchs founds the company in Mannheim for importing and selling petroleum products. 2. 1936: Start of in-house production of lubricants. 3. 1970s: Active international expansion and entry into global markets. 4. 2000s: Transition to the status of a specialized lubricant supplier for the OEM segment. 5. 2026: Fuchs Petrolub SE remains an independent public company focusing on environmentally oriented lubrication technologies.

Key OEM Customers

Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, BMW, Ford, Volvo, ZF, Getrag

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements the Fuchs 2025 strategy aimed at carbon neutrality of production processes. Biodegradable lubricants and products with low volatile organic compound content are being developed.

Brand Authentication

Laser marking of the batch code is used on canisters, applied directly to the plastic surface. The code consists of 10 characters, where the first two letters indicate the manufacturing plant, and the following digits indicate the date and time of production. Labels have security features that prevent re-application.

Certificates

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001