- CEO
- Stefan Rudolf Fuchs
- Full Time Employees
- 6,818
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Address
- Friesenheimer Strasse 17 Mannheim Germany 68169
- IPO Date
- Sep 21, 2009
- Business
- Fuchs SE, formerly Fuchs Petrolub SE, manufactures and supplies a broad portfolio of lubricants and specialty products worldwide; core offerings encompass automotive lubricants including engine oils, transmission oils and greases; industrial lubricants such as hydraulic oils, gear oils and compressor oils; lubricating greases; metal processing lubricants comprising cooling lubricants, cutting oils and corrosion protection agents; special application lubricants for sectors like aerospace, rail, wind energy, semiconductors and e-mobility including thermal management fluids for EV charging and biodegradable Planto products; as well as value-added services like application engineering, lubricant management and analytical services. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the MDAX-listed company (ticker: FUPEF) operates over 40 production sites and 70 subsidiaries across more than 50 countries, serving diverse industries from automotive and manufacturing to mining, aerospace and pharmaceuticals with a workforce of approximately 6,800 employees. Recent developments include the July 2023 name change from Fuchs Petrolub SE to Fuchs SE; acquisition of LUBCON Group in July 2024 to expand into rail and wind energy applications; acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG in late 2024 for enhanced Swiss market access and production capabilities; formation of FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in June 2025 merging Swiss operations; takeover of long-standing distributor ASEOL SUISSE AG on October 7, 2025 to consolidate Swiss presence and synergies; announced acquisition of IRMCO in the US in April 2025 for product diversification; a joint venture in Peru in early 2025 to bolster South American footprint; and a EUR 50 million investment to expand the Mannheim headquarters by 25%.