Oel Scheu

What Oel Scheu does

Oel-Scheu GmbH is a family-owned German specialist in industrial cooling lubricants (Kühlschmierstoffe/KSS) and process optimization, founded in 1965 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Baden-Württemberg, and now led by the third generation of the Scheu family. The company supplies a full portfolio of water-miscible and non-water-miscible cooling lubricants, hydraulic oils, industrial and automotive lubricants, greases, cleaners, corrosion protection products, and heat treatment fluids, complemented by an in-house service lab that provides KSS monitoring, emulsion management, and technical consulting to metalworking and industrial manufacturing customers.

The company's technology stack centers on proprietary chemical formulations and a coordinated fluid management equipment line, including the MISCEO 3 electronic mixing device family, the RAPID belt skimmer series, MIKRO micro-aerators, and the EcoFleece/TopFleece filtration program, all positioned to extend coolant service life and reduce process downtime. Distribution combines a direct field sales team and freelance commercial agents in Germany with a wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary (Oel-Scheu Vertriebspartner GmbH, established 2010) that distributes Master Fluid Solutions products and represents hef-durferrit for heat treatment. The company also operates a web shop for equipment and accessories (priced EUR 3 to EUR 4,689), while core lubricant and chemical products are sold via B2B quote requests under multi-year contracts, with an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.

Name

Oel Scheu

Legal name

Oel-Scheu GmbH

Website

https://oelscheu.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oel-Scheu GmbH is a family-owned German specialist in industrial cooling lubricants, oils, greases, and KSS process optimization, serving metalworking and manufacturing customers across Germany and Switzerland through direct sales, a web shop, and a Swiss subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG), Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Cooling lubricants
• Metalworking fluids
• Fluid management
• Industrial chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfalzgrafenweiler

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Lubricants, Coolants, Greases, Oils): Sale of core industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids including cooling lubricants (KSS), hydraulic oils, greases, corrosion protection products, cleaning agents, automotive lubricants, and specialty lubricants. Products are sold directly and through a web shop.
2. Fluid Management Services & Technical Consulting: Technical consulting on lubricant selection, KSS management, emulsions, filtration optimization, and regulatory compliance (TRGS). Services include regular KSS analysis, bacterial contamination monitoring, pH monitoring, and disposal.
3. Equipment & Device Sales: Sale of fluid management equipment including MISCEO 3 mixing devices, RAPID oil skimmers, MIKRO aerators, Biobalance consoles, filter media, and accessories. Devices range from €6 to €4,689.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oel-Scheu manufactures, blends, and distributes cooling lubricants (Kühlschmierstoffe/KSS) — both water-miscible emulsions and non-water-miscible cutting/grinding/forming oils — alongside complementary industrial lubricants, greases, hydraulic oils, cleaners, corrosion protection, and heat treatment chemicals. The company sells fluid management equipment (MISCEO 3 mixing devices, RAPID oil skimmers, MIKRO micro-aerators, filtration media) and delivers technical services including lubricant selection consulting, KSS fluid management, on-site emulsion analysis, bacterial monitoring, and disposal.

Product overview

Oel Scheu is a family-owned specialist for cooling lubricants (Kühlschmierstoffe/KSS) and KSS process optimization since 1965. The product portfolio is organized around a comprehensive range of industrial lubricants and fluids, supported by fluid management equipment and services. Core offerings include water-miscible and non-water-miscible cooling lubricants, industrial lubricants (hydraulic oils, greases, slide/bed rail oils), cleaners, corrosion protection, and heat treatment products. The equipment line centers on the MISCEO 3 mixing device family for precise coolant preparation, the Biobalance care system with MIKRO micro-aerators and RAPID belt skimmers (1.1, 2.1, 5) for continuous fluid maintenance, and the filtration program with EcoFleece/TopFleece filter fleeces. Accessories include SPÄNEMAXX chip removers, MAGNETBESEN magnetic brooms, system separators, and various hoses, valves, and container handling equipment. The company also distributes partner brands (Master Fluid Solutions in Switzerland, hef-durferrit) and offers KSS management, testing, and disposal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wassermischbare Kühlschmierstoffe (Water-Miscible Cooling Lubricants) Water-miscible cooling lubricants (KSS) for machining, grinding, and forming operations. Available on mineral oil or synthetic base and cobalt-inhibited formulations, with high biostability and corrosion protection. Used by metalworking and manufacturing companies.
• Nicht wassermischbare Kühlschmierstoffe (Non-Water-Miscible Cooling Lubricants) Non-water-miscible lubricants including cutting oils, grinding oils, broaching oils, honing oils, forming lubricants, stamping oils, fine cutting oils, and automatic oils. Minimizes tool wear and protects against corrosion for metalworking operations.
• MISCEO 3 Mixing Device Fully electronic mixing device for precise preparation of water-mixed cooling lubricants. Features intelligent fill-level detection, automatic shut-off, rotation-initiation mixing, mixing ratios 0.5-15% in 0.1% steps, and mixing output of 600-2000 l/h. Available in STANDARD, EXKLUSIV, and PREMIUM versions. Sold to industrial customers preparing cooling lubricant emulsions.
• Biobalance Care System Coordinated fluid management system that maintains cooling lubricants in optimal performance balance, combining micro-aerators, oil skimmers, and collection containers for continuous coolant care. Used by industrial customers to extend coolant service life and prevent bacterial growth.
• RAPID Oil Skimmers (1.1, 2.1, 5) Belt skimmers for automatic removal of foreign oils and suspended matter from cooling lubricants. RAPID 1.1 handles surfaces up to 6m² (max 20 l/h), RAPID 2.1 up to 2m² (max 12 l/h), and RAPID 5 is compact for confined spaces (max 6 l/h). Sold to industrial fluid management users.
• Filtrationsprogramm (EcoFleece / TopFleece Filtration Media) Polypropylene and polyester needle felt filter fleeces including EcoFleece (APP 20/50) and TopFleece (ANP 40/80/130) for separating solids from cooling lubricants. Custom dimensions and weights available. Can extend cooling lubricant service life up to 3x. Used by metalworking operations.
• Industriereiniger (Industrial Cleaners) Industrial cleaners on hydrocarbon basis and aqueous alkaline or acidic cleaners for spray and immersion cleaning. Removes organic contamination (fats, waxes, oils) and inorganic contamination (metal abrasion, dirt). Sold to industrial and metalworking customers.
• Korrosionsschutz-Produkte (Corrosion Protection Products) Corrosion protection products including Antikorrodol, patron thermoplastic impact protection, and dewatering fluids. Meets OEM and automotive approvals. Protects tools and metals from corrosion during storage and transport. Sold to industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Wärmebehandlung (Heat Treatment Products) Heat treatment products including quench fluids, blank hardening oils, annealing salts, hardening protection masses, and titration supplies. Distributed in partnership with hef-durferrit in Switzerland. Used by metalworking customers for thermal processing.
• Gleit- und Bettbahnöle (Slide and Bed Rail Oils) Slide and bed rail oils CGLP ISO-VG 32-220 with high lubricity for reducing wear on guides and bed rails. Compatible with water-miscible cooling lubricants. Sold to industrial and machine tool customers.
• Industrieschmierstoffe (Industrial Lubricants) Industrial oils including CL/CLP oils, compressor oils, magazine oils, bar loader magazine oils, spindle oils, dielectric fluids, saw blade and saw chain oils. Used by industrial facilities for machinery lubrication.
• Hydrauliköle (Hydraulic Oils) Hydraulic oils HLP ISO-VG 10-150, HLPD, HVLP, HVLPD, HLP ZF for efficient power transmission. Includes fire-resistant hydraulic fluids HFC and HFD-U for mining and foundries. Sold to industrial machinery customers.
• Fette (Greases) Industrial greases including sealing and separating greases, lubricating greases, long-term greases, corrosion protection greases, multi-purpose greases with and without solid lubricants, and roller bearing greases with EP additives. Sold to industrial and maintenance customers.
• Automotive-Schmierstoffe (Automotive Lubricants) Motor oils for trucks, cars, and motorcycles, gear oils, and special agricultural machinery oils. Sold to fleet operators, automotive service businesses, and agricultural customers.
• Hautschutzprogramm (Skin Protection Program) Skin protection products for protection, cleaning, and care to prevent occupational skin diseases. Includes products from Peter Greven/Lordin such as Cover Skin. Sold to industrial and metalworking customers for occupational safety.
• Fluid Management Services & KSS-Management Technical consulting on lubricant selection, KSS management, emulsion analysis, filtration optimization, bacterial contamination monitoring, pH monitoring, regulatory compliance (TRGS), and disposal of spent lubricants. Free initial consultation; ongoing service contracts available. Used by metalworking and industrial customers.
• Master Fluid Solutions (MFS) Distribution in Switzerland Distribution of Master Fluid Solutions cooling lubricants and process optimization solutions to Swiss industrial and metalworking customers via Oel-Scheu Vertriebspartner GmbH in Wil / St. Gallen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Filtration can extend cooling lubricant service life up to 3x
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Master Fluid Solutions (MFS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Oel-Scheu Vertriebspartner GmbH serves as the official distributor and partner of Master Fluid Solutions (MFS) in Switzerland. MFS is described as one of the world's established and most innovative providers of cooling lubricants.
• hef-durferritcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Oel-Scheu holds the general agency (Generalvertretung) for hef-durferrit and supports customers in Switzerland across all questions related to heat treatment processes and salt bath technology.
• Gebr. Zobel & Co. Speditions GmbHminorOthersOel-Scheu partners with Gebr. Zobel & Co. Speditions GmbH in Wetter (Ruhr) for warehousing and logistics. The logistics center relocated from Düsseldorf to Wetter in 2018.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Roto Frank + Stahl Lubricants / hef-Durferrit: Provider of heat-treatment salts and surface-treatment chemistry, whose Swiss general agency is held by Oel-Scheu. Comparable as an adjacent specialty chemistry supplier in the same customer industries (heat treatment, metalworking).

Broad incumbents

• Fuchs SE: Germany-headquartered, globally leading independent manufacturer of industrial lubricants, including metalworking fluids, hydraulic oils, greases, and corrosion protection. Operates across the same product categories as Oel-Scheu but at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Klüber Lubrication: Specialty industrial lubricants manufacturer (part of Freudenberg Group) covering greases, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and metalworking fluids. A direct category competitor with much broader R&D and global account coverage.
• Quaker Houghton: Global leader in industrial process fluids including metalworking fluids; the successor entity to Houghton International, whose Swiss arm Oel-Scheu acquired in 2010. A clear category incumbent with overlapping fluid-management and KSS expertise.
• Master Fluid Solutions: US-headquartered global manufacturer of metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants, whose products Oel-Scheu distributes in Switzerland. Same product categories (cutting fluids, grinding fluids, cleaners) and overlapping customer base.

Direct peers

• Zeller+Gmelin GmbH: Medium-sized German manufacturer of industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, and printing inks. Closely comparable to Oel-Scheu in size and product focus, with a similar specialty-lubricant and fluid-management orientation.
• Blaser Swisslube AG: Swiss family-owned specialist in metalworking fluids with strong technical service and fluid-management offering. Highly comparable in business model, target customers, and positioning to Oel-Scheu.
• Blasberg Lubrication GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty supplier of metalworking fluids, corrosion protection, and industrial cleaners, with a regional sales and technical-service model analogous to Oel-Scheu's.
• Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co. KG: German independent blender and supplier of metalworking fluids, industrial oils, greases, and corrosion protection with regional technical-service coverage. Closely mirrors Oel-Scheu's product mix and customer base.

Regional players

• Motip Dupli Group: European manufacturer of technical sprays, lubricants, and corrosion protection products with overlapping product categories (lubricants, anti-corrosion) and a DACH-centric sales network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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