- Business
- Fuchs SE (FPE.DE) manufactures and supplies a broad portfolio of lubricants and specialty products for automotive, industrial, and metalworking applications worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the company develops and distributes automotive lubricants including engine oils, transmission fluids, and greases; industrial lubricants such as hydraulic oils, gear oils, and compressor lubricants; lubricating greases; metal processing lubricants encompassing cooling lubricants, cutting oils, and corrosion protection agents; special application lubricants like biodegradable Planto products, e-mobility fluids, and thermal management solutions for EV charging; as well as value-added services including application engineering, lubricant management, and analytical support. Fuchs operates 42 production sites and 71 subsidiaries across more than 50 countries, serving over 100,000 customers in sectors ranging from automotive and manufacturing to mining, aerospace, semiconductors, rail, wind energy, and pharmaceuticals. In recent developments, Fuchs completed the acquisition of Swiss lubricants specialist STRUB & Co. AG in November 2024 to secure direct market access and a new production site; acquired the LUBCON Group in July 2024 to expand into rail and wind energy segments; merged acquired Swiss entities into FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in June 2025; took over long-standing distributor ASEOL SUISSE AG in October 2025 to consolidate Swiss operations; formed a joint venture in Peru in early 2025 for South American growth; announced the acquisition of U.S.-based IRMCO in April 2025 to diversify metalworking offerings; and invested EUR 50 million to expand its Mannheim headquarters by 25%. The company changed its name from Fuchs Petrolub SE to Fuchs SE in May 2023 and continues to prioritize sustainability through bio-based lubricants, CO2-neutral products, and digital lubrication platforms under its FUCHS2025 initiative.