FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik

What FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik does

FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German industrial representative (Industrievertretung) headquartered in Bickenbach, Hesse, founded in 1994. The company operates as a regional sales channel for premium German and Swiss principals across three product pillars: (1) machine tools — CHIRON Group machining centers, SHW large-part machines, and grinding solutions from UGG United Grinding (Studer, Blohm & Jung), Tschudin, and Blohm & Jung; (2) industrial fluids — the full MOTOREX range plus Zeller+Gmelin lubricants; and (3) Fluid-Management services and equipment — proprietary monitoring/dosing systems (FLUIDLYNX, COOLANTLYNX, NEATBOX), KSS filtration equipment, and the PMO (Process Management Online) data platform, supported by an on-site laboratory and field service team.

The company's revenue model combines episodic capital-equipment sales (one-time licensing/distribution of high-value machine tools) with recurring, multi-year Fluid-Management service contracts where FS embeds staff at customer plants to handle coolant maintenance, TRGS-compliant testing, procurement of consumables, and process documentation. GTM is enterprise field sales — sales representatives cover defined postal-code territories across Hesse, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony, Thuringia, East Bavaria, and NRW (extended via regional partners Anton Röper and bdm Diamantwerkzeuge), with framework agreements often concluded jointly with the manufacturing principal.

FS's customer base is concentrated in German manufacturing — Koenig & Bauer (printing machinery), BOMAG (construction equipment), Harmonic Drive SE, P&G GmbH, Nord-Micro, Georg Martin, THG Normalien, Albert Frankenthal, and others. The company has ~30 employees, is led by managing directors Roland Ranisch and Jacek Masztalerz (with Heidrun Ranisch as shareholder), and has been recognized as a Top 100 Innovator in 2019 and 2023 jointly with MOTOREX.

Name

FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik

Legal name

FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH

Website

https://fsfiltergmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH is a family-owned German industrial representative (Bickenbach, est. 1994, ~30 staff) distributing premium machine tools (CHIRON, SHW, UGG, Tschudin) and MOTOREX industrial fluids, and delivering recurring on-site Fluid-Management services to German manufacturing enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery and Lubricant Distribution

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metalworking Fluids (Cutting, Grinding & Forming) (IMAEAMAC), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Industrial machine tools
• Cooling lubricants
• Fluid management systems
• CNC machining solutions
• Industrial filtration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bickenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Tool Sales: Sale of metalworking machine tools including machining centers (CHIRON, STAMA), grinding machines (Studer, Tschudin, Blohm & Jung, UGG United Grinding), and large-part processing machines (SHW). Machines are sourced from German and Swiss partner manufacturers.
2. Industrial Lubricants and Cutting Fluids: Sale of water-miscible cutting fluids, grinding oils, spindle oils, corrosion protection, and related chemical-technical products from MOTOREX and Zeller+Gmelin.
3. Fluid-Management Services: Comprehensive lubrication management services including preventive maintenance, TRGS-compliant testing, online data capture (PMO), procurement of consumables, and on-site laboratory services for coolant and hydraulic oil management.
4. Cooling Lubricant Filtration Systems: Sale, installation, and maintenance of cooling lubricant filtration and supply systems (KSS-Anlagen) for manufacturing operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH distributes machine tools from premium manufacturers (CHIRON, SHW, United Grinding, Tschudin, Studer, Blohm & Jung) and supplies industrial lubricants and coolants (MOTOREX, Zeller+Gmelin). The company also designs, installs, and services fluid management and filtration systems for CNC machining operations, supported by proprietary software and condition monitoring hardware.

Product overview

FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH is an industrial representative (Vertriebspartner) based in Bickenbach, Germany, founded in 1994, offering a comprehensive portfolio of machine tools and industrial fluid solutions. The product portfolio comprises three main pillars: (1) Machine Tools including CHIRON Group machining centers (turning, milling, 5-axis), SHW machines for large workpieces, and grinding solutions from UGG United Grinding Group, Tschudin Swiss (centerless grinding), STUDER (precision cylindrical grinding), and Blohm & Jung; (2) Industrial Fluids including the complete MOTOREX product range (SWISSCOOL, SWISSCUT, SWISSGRIND, SPINDLE LINE, SWISSPROTECT, SWISSCLEAN, SWISSGLIDE, SWISSFORMING, SWISSFINISH, SPRAY products) plus Zeller+Gmelin lubricants; and (3) Fluid Management Systems including FLUIDLYNX monitoring/dosing systems (SINGLE and MULTI variants), COOLANTLYNX mixing/maintenance systems, and NEATBOX dosing systems for cutting/grinding oils, complemented by KSS filter equipment, PMO process management software, and comprehensive service offerings including maintenance, laboratory analysis, and on-site fluid management. The company also provides retrofit and machine overhaul services for STUDER grinding machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHIRON Group machine tools Distribution of CHIRON Group CNC machining centers and high-speed milling/turning machines for metal-cutting production in industrial manufacturing.
• SHW machine tools Distribution of SHW power-stroke milling machines and large-part machining solutions for industrial manufacturers.
• United Grinding Group machine tools Distribution of United Grinding Group (UGG) surface, profile, and cylindrical grinding machines for precision metalworking.
• Tschudin machine tools Distribution of Tschudin cylindrical grinding machines for industrial precision grinding applications.
• Studer machine tools Distribution of Studer cylindrical grinding machines for high-precision industrial grinding operations.
• Blohm & Jung machine tools Distribution of Blohm & Jung surface grinding machines for industrial surface finishing applications.
• MOTOREX industrial lubricants Distribution of MOTOREX industrial lubricants, cutting fluids, and maintenance chemicals for machining and manufacturing operations.
• Zeller+Gmelin industrial lubricants Distribution of Zeller+Gmelin metalworking fluids, lubricants, and specialty industrial oils for manufacturing customers.
• FLUIDLYNX fluid management system Proprietary fluid management system for industrial coolants and lubricants, including monitoring and control functionality for CNC machining operations.
• COOLANTLYNX coolant management Proprietary coolant management module for treatment, conditioning, and recirculation of machining coolants in CNC operations.
• NEATBOX condition monitoring hardware Proprietary condition monitoring hardware that captures fluid and equipment parameters to support predictive maintenance and fluid quality assurance.
• PMO process management software Proprietary process management software platform for monitoring, controlling, and reporting on fluid and machining processes integrated with FLUIDLYNX hardware.
• KSS filter and lubricant systems Design, supply, and installation of KSS (Kühlschmierstoff) filter and lubricant systems for centralized coolant and lubricant supply in machining operations.
• Kundendienst (field service & maintenance) On-site field service, maintenance, and repair for installed machine tools, fluid management, and filtration systems.
• Laboratory services for fluids Laboratory analysis of metalworking fluids and lubricants to support quality control, troubleshooting, and compliance for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cooling lubricant costs significantly reduced through systematic care and maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHIRON GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary partner for machining centers (turning, milling, drilling). FS distributes CHIRON and STAMA products. The partnership includes joint marketing, customer events, and Open House participation. The CHIRON Group manufactures vertical machining centers under brands CHIRON-Werke, STAMA, and Scherer-Feinbau.
• MOTOREX AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for MOTOREX industrial lubricants in the company's sales territory. Joint award recognition (Top 100). MOTOREX is headquartered in Langenthal, Switzerland, and has over 2,000 products and 220+ employees. FS distributes the full MOTOREX product range including SWISSCOOL, SWISSCUT, SWISSGRIND, SPINDLE LINE, and FLUIDLYNX monitoring systems.
• UGG United Grinding GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership started January 2023. UGG United Grinding Group includes Studer (Steffisburg), Blohm (Hamburg), and Jung (Göppingen) — covering flat, profile, and cylindrical grinding applications. Represents the world market leader in grinding machines, EDM machines, laser machines, and measurement machines.
• Studer (UGG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of of UGG United Grinding Group. FS distributes Studer precision cylindrical grinding machines and offers machine refurbishment services (Second Life program for S33 machines at Fritz Studer AG).
• Tschudin AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdded in April 2023. Tschudin specializes in centerless cylindrical grinding machines, developing grinding processes for customer-specific applications and offering diverse automation solutions. Highlight: CUBE 350 with carbon grinding and control spindles.
• SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for machine tools for large, long workpieces. SHW is a world-leading manufacturer of portal machines and machining centers for machining applications. FS distributes SHW products and participates in joint events (AMB, SHW Technology Days in Aalen).
• Blohm & JungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of UGG United Grinding Group. FS distributes Blohm & Jung grinding machines — productive and powerful solutions for grinding applications.
• Zeller+GmelincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership expanded the lubricant product range. Zeller+Gmelin provides high-quality industrial lubricants and KSS automation solutions. FS offers Zeller+Gmelin products alongside MOTOREX, expanding the product portfolio for customers.
• HammaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for care and cleaning products for industrial liquids. FS distributes Hamma products for the maintenance of industrial fluids.
• Anton Röper Werkzeugmaschinen GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales partner covering North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1913, the company is in its fifth generation of family leadership. Extends FS's geographic reach in the NRW territory for machine tool and MOTOREX product distribution.
• bdm Diamantwerkzeuge GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner in postal areas 3xx (excluding 35 and 36). bdm provides tailored solutions with MOTOREX products and bdm diamond tools, CBN grinding tools, or dressing tools.
• Fritz Studer AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPart of UGG United Grinding Group. FS collaborates with Fritz Studer AG for machine refurbishment services, offering 'Second Life' programs for Studer S33 cylindrical grinding machines to restore original quality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hoffmann Group: Hoffmann Group is one of Europe's largest industrial supply distributors, offering tools, machine accessories, metrology, and operational supplies through direct sales and digital channels. Overlaps with FS in the metalworking customer base and in offering a combination of products and services, but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• FUCHS SE: FUCHS is a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial lubricants, including metalworking fluids and specialty greases, with a strong DACH presence. Competes with MOTOREX and Zeller+Gmelin (FS's principals) at the upstream fluid level, and increasingly offers digital fluid management — a structural alternative to FS's service-led model.
• Klüber Lubrication München SE & Co. KG: Klüber Lubrication, part of Freudenberg Group, supplies specialty industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids to manufacturing customers worldwide. Competes with FS's principal lubricant brands in the German Mittelstand segment and offers its own service and digital offerings.
• Quaker Houghton: Quaker Houghton is one of the world's largest suppliers of metalworking fluids and specialty chemistries for industrial manufacturers. Overlaps with FS's MOTOREX/Zeller+Gmelin distribution business on the fluid side and with PMO-style documentation offerings for global accounts.

Direct peers

• ROLLMANN Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH: ROLLMANN is a German regional machine tool distributor covering turning, milling, and grinding machines with service support. Closely comparable to FS's machine tool distribution business in scale, regional Mittelstand structure, and go-to-market.
• Dietrich Werkzeugmaschinen Vertriebs GmbH: Dietrich is a German industrial representative for machine tools and metalworking equipment, providing sales and service across defined German regions. Direct comparable to FS in being a regional Mittelstand distributor with similar industrial customer base and sales-led motion.
• Bischoff + Schäffer GmbH & Co. KG: Bischoff + Schäffer is a German specialist distributor of metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants, and related service offerings. Direct comparable to FS's lubrication side of the business — both act as regional technical distributors with fluid-management services for industrial machining customers.
• HAHN+KOLB Werkzeuge GmbH: HAHN+KOLB is a large German industrial distributor of tools, machine tool accessories, and metrology equipment, with its own field sales and service organization. Closely comparable to FS as a DACH-based industrial representative combining product distribution with service, although at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• SALLMANN Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH: SALLMANN is a German machine tool dealer and industrial representative offering turning, milling, and grinding machines with service support. Comparable to FS's machine tool distribution arm and similar Mittelstand structure, though narrower in fluid-management depth.

Regional players

• Angst+Pfister AG: Angst+Pfister is a European industrial components and fluid-sealing distributor with DACH roots, supplying technical parts including polymer and fluid handling components to manufacturers. Comparable to FS's industrial distribution-plus-service model, though broader in product scope and not focused specifically on metalworking fluids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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