Fuchs, the world’s leading independent lubricant manufacturer

Fuchs, the world’s leading independent lubricant manufacturer. FUCHS enjoys worldwide recognition for its innovative lubricants and specialty products for industrial and automotive applications. Fuchs was originally founded in 1931 in Manheim by Rudolf Fuchs as an importer and distributor of high-quality refinery products, soon to expand beyond national borders. During the 1960’s, the company strengthened its presence in the international markets, while during the 1970’s and 1980’s it further developed through product specialization and expansion. Today, FUCHS manufacturing facilities are present worldwide in over 40 countries; the Group is headed by FUCHS PETROLUB AG in Mannheim, with stock exchange listings in Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Zurich. Fuchs Lubrificanti Spa - the Italian Fuchs Group affiliate- is based in Buttigliera d’Asti, where the manufacturing plants, the Research and Development and Sales management departments of the Industrial and Automotive divisions are also located. With a range of over 1500 products including lubricants, functional fluids and greases today Fuchs Lubrificanti Spa is able to meet the needs of hundreds of applications in sectors like motor vehicles and motorbikes, transportation of goods, earth-moving machinery, public transport, mining excavation, steel industry, vehicle and machinery building, general industrial, energy generation facilities, maintenance products, building, food and agriculture. The Group successfully established synergies in areas like Research and Development and effective resource management were made possible by the interaction of individual Units throughout the world; yet, these are but some of the challenges Fuchs has tackled to the advantage of its customers, not least the development of low environmentally impacting products. Key facts about Fuchs Lubrificanti S.p.A.: - A turnover of more than 50.000.000 euros - Manufacturing facilities and R&D labs - A staff of 100 - 30.000 ton yearly production - Internal logistics warehouses - Analysis lab for technical support to customers - Direct and indirect sales networks - Certified UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 compliant company