FUCHS Petrolub SE, traded over the counter under the symbol FUPBY, is a German-based manufacturer specialized in the development, production and marketing of lubricants and related specialty products. Founded in 1931 by Rudolf Fuchs and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the company has grown to become the world’s largest independent supplier of lubricants, serving a broad spectrum of industries from automotive and metalworking to mining and renewable energy.
The company’s product portfolio encompasses engine oils, industrial lubricants, greases, hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluids and process oils, as well as tailor-made solutions for customers’ specific requirements. FUCHS operates research and development centers across Europe, Asia and the Americas, where it focuses on formulation innovation, performance testing and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and meeting increasingly stringent regulatory standards.
With production facilities and sales organizations in more than 50 countries, FUCHS supports a global customer base that includes original equipment manufacturers, aftermarket distributors and industrial end users. The company’s integrated supply chain and technical service network enable rapid response to local market needs while maintaining consistent quality and performance benchmarks worldwide.
FUCHS remains majority-controlled by the founding family through a charitable foundation and is led by CEO Michael H. Koth. Under his stewardship, the company continues to emphasize organic growth, strategic partnerships and targeted acquisitions to reinforce its position as an innovation leader in the lubricants industry.
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