What Elaskon does

Elaskon Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1928 and headquartered in Dresden, with operations across 64 countries and approximately 92 employees. The company develops and markets specialty lubricants and corrosion protection products, anchored by world-leading expertise in wire rope lubrication for mining cable cars, elevators, and conveyor systems, alongside a broad portfolio of cavity preservation waxes, underbody protection coatings, surface protection agents, industrial corrosion protection oils, and concrete release agents for the construction industry. Elaskon also operates as a strategic trading partner of ExxonMobil, distributing Mobil brand automotive lubricants through its own certified Mobil 1 workshop. The company's revenue model combines one-time product sales through its e-commerce platform, distribution via the Schmierstoffzentrum Süd subsidiary, and a channel/partner network of more than 1,000 certified Pflegestation workshops in Germany; a parallel enterprise field sales motion delivers on-site mobile vehicle conservation services across Europe for commercial fleets, municipalities, agricultural operators, airport ground support, and rail customers including Deutsche Bahn. R&D is conducted in-house in Dresden and in collaboration with external research institutions, with multiple products holding formal regulatory approvals (Deutsche Bahn, state mining authorities, veterinary/health institutes) that create qualification-based switching costs in safety-critical industrial applications.

Name

Elaskon

Legal name

ELASKON Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG für Spezialschmierstoffe

Website

https://elaskon.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elaskon is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1928 that develops and markets specialty lubricants and corrosion protection products, serving automotive, industrial, mining, rail, and construction customers across 64 countries with both direct sales and a 1,000+ partner workshop network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Lubricants and Chemicals

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC), Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ), Automotive Lubricants & Fluids (IMAEAMAA), Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

Keywords

• Specialty lubricants
• Corrosion protection
• Concrete release agents
• Underbody protection
• Wire rope lubrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Lubricant Products: Sale of proprietary specialty lubricants including wire rope lubricants, gear oils, hydraulic oils, industrial oils, and greases. Revenue is generated through direct e-commerce sales, distribution through the Schmierstoffzentrum Süd subsidiary, and the network of over 1,000 Pflegestation partners.
2. Corrosion Protection and Vehicle Care Products: Sale of corrosion protection, underbody protection, cavity conservation, and vehicle care products under the Elaskon brand. Products are sold through online shop, direct sales, and partner network.
3. ExxonMobil Brand Lubricants: As a strategic trading partner of ExxonMobil, Elaskon distributes Mobil brand automotive lubricants, complementing their own product portfolio. This includes Mobil 1 products sold through the certified workshop (Service Station).
4. Service and Mobile Application: The Elaskon Service Station provides workshop services including accident repair, inspections, climate service, brake and exhaust service, and main inspections. Mobile service teams provide on-site vehicle conservation services across Europe.
5. Training and Consulting: Training services for the over 1,000 Pflegestation partners, including certification programs. The Dresden Service Station serves as the practical training location for partner certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elaskon manufactures and sells specialty lubricants, corrosion protection products, underbody and cavity preservation waxes, concrete release agents, and wire rope lubricants. The company also distributes ExxonMobil/Mobil 1 brand industrial and automotive lubricants, and operates a mobile service network of more than 1,000 Pflegestation partners across Europe for on-site vehicle conservation, corrosion protection, and polishing services.

Product overview

ELASKON is a specialty chemicals and lubricants company offering a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion protection, vehicle care, and industrial maintenance products. The product range centers on wire rope lubricants (Seilschmiermittel) including ELASKON Seilfett and ELASKON III Star LM; care and protection products (Pflege- & Schutzmittel) such as cavity preservation waxes (Hohlraumwachs Spezial), surface protection (AERO 46 Spezial, HG Transparent), and wheel cleaners (Felgenreiniger); underbody protection solutions (Unterbodenschutz) including UBS ECO, UBS Gold, UBS GU Premium, and stone chip protection in various colors; industrial corrosion protection products (KS-200, KS-26); concrete release agents and formwork oils (Betonal Bio, Schalöl Biologisch Abbaubar, Schalöl Mineralisch); and application equipment like the Vaupel DB-Pistole 3000 DVR-Set. The company also distributes branded lubricants (ExxonMobil/Mobil 1). Products are sold through an online shop with various container sizes from small aerosol cans to large drums, serving automotive, industrial, agricultural, and construction sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELASKON Service Station: A certified workshop offering professional vehicle care, corrosion protection, and underbody protection services, also serving as a training center for ELASKON Pflegestation partners.
• Mobil 1 Werkstatt
• ELASKON Pflegestation

Products and services

• ELASKON K 60 ML Solvent-based corrosion protection wax used to protect hollow spaces and vehicle surfaces against rust.
• ELASKON AERO 46 Spezial Surface and corrosion protection wax for vehicle underbody and component protection.
• ELASKON Seilfett High-pressure wire rope lubricant and corrosion protection for steel wire ropes used in cranes, elevators, and cable systems.
• Betonal Bio Biologically degradable concrete release agent for concrete and precast concrete element production.
• Vaupel DB-Pistole 3000 DVR-Set Application equipment used to apply underbody and cavity protection products.
• ELASKON Felgenreiniger Wheel cleaner for alloy and steel rims, part of the vehicle care range.
• ELASKON 2000 ML Temporary corrosion protection for machined metal parts and components in storage or transport.
• ELASKON 30 Re-lubrication and corrosion protection agent for wire ropes in service.
• ELASKON Agro Corrosion protection for agricultural machines and equipment.
• ELASKON Biokett Environmentally compatible chain bar protection oil for chainsaws.
• ELASKON Caravan-Unterbodenschutz Underbody protection product specifically formulated for caravans and motorhomes.
• ELASKON Haftgrund Adhesion-promoting primer preservation agent used as a base layer for underbody and cavity protection.
• ELASKON HG Transparent Transparent preservation agent for visible vehicle surfaces and engine compartments.
• ELASKON III Star LM Re-lubrication agent for mine ropes and hoisting cables used in mining operations.
• ELASKON KSW-60 Solvent-based corrosion protection wax for long-term preservation of vehicles and equipment.
• ELASKON Hohlraumwachs Spezial Specialty cavity preservation wax for hollow spaces in vehicle bodywork.
• ELASKON Schalöl Biologisch Abbaubar Biologically degradable concrete release oil (formwork oil) for concrete and precast element production.
• ELASKON Schalöl Mineralisch Mineral-oil-based concrete release oil (formwork oil) for concrete and precast element production.
• Formenal Mischerschutz Bio Biologically degradable mixer protection product for concrete mixing equipment.
• ELASKON KS-200 Corrosion protection oil for industrial and metalworking applications.
• ELASKON KS-26 Corrosion protection oil for industrial and metalworking applications.
• ELASKON Steinschlagschutz grau Grey-colored stone-chip protection coating for vehicle underbodies.
• ELASKON Steinschlagschutz schwarz Black-colored stone-chip protection coating for vehicle underbodies.
• ELASKON UBS ECO Underbody protection product in the ECO product line.
• ELASKON UBS ECO Schwarz Black underbody protection product in the ECO product line.
• ELASKON UBS Fix Underbody protection product with quick-drying formulation.
• ELASKON UBS Gold Premium underbody protection product in Elaskon's UBS line.
• ELASKON UBS GU Premium Premium underbody protection product formulated for commercial vehicle underbodies.
• ELASKON UBS Schwarz Black underbody protection product in the UBS line.
• Mobiler Service (Mobile Service) On-site mobile vehicle conservation, underbody protection, polishing, and conservation service operated via a Europe-wide network of more than 1,000 Pflegestation partner stations and mobile service teams.
• Schulungen und Beratung (Training and Consulting) Training and consulting services provided to Pflegestation partners covering application techniques, product selection, and equipment use.
• ExxonMobil / Mobil 1 Lubricant Distribution Distribution of ExxonMobil and Mobil 1 brand lubricants to industrial, commercial, and private customers through Elaskon's partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 spray and liter bottles sold worldwide in one year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ExxonMobilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElaskon is a strategic trading partner of ExxonMobil for automotive lubricants. The company distributes Mobil brand products including Mobil 1, complementing their own specialty lubricant portfolio. The partnership enables Elaskon to offer comprehensive lubricant solutions to their customer base.
• Mobil 1coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElaskon operates a Mobil 1 certified workshop at their Service Station in Dresden. The certification indicates expertise with Mobil 1 products, enabling the company to provide oil change services and recommend appropriate Mobil products to customers.
• Deutsche BahncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of ELASKON KG-F 13, a sausage-shaped corrosion protection product specifically designed for railroad construction. The product was developed with Deutsche Bahn for easier application of corrosion protection in track construction applications. The product is approved by Deutsche Bahn.
• Research InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElaskon collaborates with research institutions for product development and innovation. Existing products are further developed and new solutions are created for future requirements in collaboration with academic and industrial research partners.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zeller+Gmelin: German mid-market specialty lubricant and release agent producer with industrial oils, corrosion protection, and concrete release agents — directly comparable specialty products and Mittelstand positioning to Elaskon.
• Carl Bechem (now part of Houghton): German specialty lubricant maker (acquired by Houghton International) with strong presence in wire rope lubrication, metalworking fluids, and industrial corrosion protection — directly overlapping with Elaskon's core specialty chemistry franchise.
• Setral Spezialschmierstoffe: German specialty lubricant manufacturer producing industrial oils, corrosion protection, and release agents for industrial and construction applications — comparable German Mittelstand specialty chemicals player with overlapping product portfolio.
• Klüber Lubrication: German specialty industrial lubricants manufacturer (now part of Freudenberg) producing high-performance greases, gear oils, and corrosion protection fluids for industrial, mining, and automotive applications — directly comparable product mix and European specialty focus to Elaskon.
• Schaefer Chemie: German specialty chemicals and lubricants producer focused on concrete release agents, formwork oils, and industrial corrosion protection — directly overlapping with Elaskon's concrete release and industrial product lines.
• CONDAT: French specialty industrial lubricant manufacturer serving wire drawing, automotive, and industrial maintenance with greases, drawing lubricants, and corrosion protection products — closely comparable specialty positioning to Elaskon across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Molykote (DuPont): DuPont's specialty lubricants brand offering greases, pastes, and anti-friction coatings for industrial and automotive applications — relevant incumbent in the specialty greases and lubrication chemistries adjacent to Elaskon's portfolio.
• Fuchs Petrolub: One of the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with broad industrial and automotive lubricant portfolios — broader specialty reach but a clear incumbent comparable in the same German specialty lubricants landscape.
• Houghton International: Global specialty chemicals and lubricant company serving metalworking, automotive, and industrial markets with fluids, corrosion protection, and process chemicals — broader geographic and product scope but overlapping industrial specialty lubricant positioning.
• ROCOL (ITW): UK-based specialty industrial lubricant and maintenance products manufacturer (part of Illinois Tool Works) serving industrial, marine, and food-grade lubrication needs — comparable specialty focus on industrial maintenance and corrosion protection products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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