FUCHS UK

What FUCHS UK does

FUCHS UK is the United Kingdom operating subsidiary of FUCHS SE, the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker FPE. The UK entity is based in Stoke-on-Trent and forms part of a global organization with approximately 4,800 employees, 60+ production and operating sites, and a portfolio of more than 10,000 products serving customers in over 40 countries. The company develops and manufactures lubricant formulations and specialty chemical solutions spanning automotive lubricants (engine oils, transmission fluids, greases, corrosion protection), industrial lubricants (hydraulic, gear, and compressor oils), lubricating greases, metal processing lubricants (cutting, grinding, and forming fluids), and special application lubricants (aerospace, railway, food-grade).

The company's technology and product platform is built around proprietary formulation know-how and certified methodologies. Notable technical offerings include FUCHS BluEV (lubricants and thermofluids for electric vehicle mobility), ECOCOOL and ECOCUT (high-performance metalworking fluids for aerospace applications including CFRP/GFRP processing), STAY COOL thermofluids for EV and data center immersion cooling, XTL Technology for next-generation engine oils, and a TÜV Rheinland-certified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation methodology. Digital services — including SmartLevel tank monitoring, the Oil chooser tool, and LubeInspect Open Gear — layer connected-asset functionality on top of the chemical product portfolio.

FUCHS operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market model. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based lubricant product sales and adjacent professional services (lubricant management consulting, tank monitoring, transmission flushing). Distribution combines direct field sales to enterprise industrial customers via regional subsidiaries, an authorized distributor and dealer network for mid-market reach, automotive workshop partnerships, the B2B FLG Extranet portal, and an e-commerce storefront. Customer logos disclosed in the input span John Deere, Airbus, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Motor Europe, DMG MORI, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and FEINTOOL, with the most recent strategic milestone being the full acquisition of the OPET FUCHS joint venture completed in April 2026 and recognition as John Deere Supplier of the Year in 2025.

Name

FUCHS UK

Legal name

FUCHS SE

Website

https://fuchs.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FUCHS UK is the UK operating subsidiary of FUCHS SE, the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, producing automotive, industrial, metal processing, and specialty lubricants for OEM, industrial, aerospace, and e-mobility customers via direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants Manufacturing

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAMAB

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Lubricants & Industrial Fluids

SECONDARYIMAEAMAA

Automotive Lubricants & Fluids

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Lubricants & Industrial Fluids

SECONDARYIMAEAMAE

Gear Oils & Transmission Fluids

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Lubricants & Industrial Fluids

SECONDARYEUALAJAE

Lubricants Distribution & Wholesale (Bulk, Packaged, B2B)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Lubricants & Base Oils (Blending, Additives, Distribution)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Automotive lubricants
• Specialty chemicals
• Metalworking fluids
• Lubricating greases

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoke-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lubricant Product Sales: Sale of lubricants including automotive, industrial, metalworking, and specialty lubricants to B2B customers and automotive workshops
2. Services: Technical services including lubricant management, SmartLevel tank monitoring, Gear+ automatic transmission fluid flushing, and consulting

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FUCHS UK manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of lubricants and specialty chemical solutions including automotive lubricants, industrial lubricants, lubricating greases, metal processing lubricants, and special application lubricants. The company serves B2B industrial customers, automotive manufacturers, aerospace firms, and metalworking operations across the United Kingdom. It also offers technical services such as tank monitoring and lubricant management consulting.

Product overview

FUCHS is the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 10,000 products. The portfolio is organized into six main product categories: Automotive Lubricants (including TITAN engine oils, PENTOSIN power steering fluids, RENISO air conditioning fluids, and AGRIFARM agricultural oils), Industrial Lubricants, Lubricating Greases, Metal Processing Lubricants (including ECOCOOL, ECOCUT, and PLANTO brands), Special Application Lubricants, and Services. Key product lines include FUCHS BluEV for electric vehicles and STAY COOL thermal fluids for immersion cooling. Digital services include SmartLevel tank monitoring and the Oil chooser tool. The company serves industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, mining, steel, cement, food processing, and power generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FUCHS BluEV: Product line for electric vehicle lubricants and specialty fluids
• AGRIFARM
• ANTICORIT
• CASSIDA
• ECOCOOL
• ECOCUT
• GLEITMO
• PLANTO
• RENISO
• RENOLIN
• TITAN
• SILKOLENE
• LUBRITECH
• Nye Lubricants

Products and services

• Automotive Lubricants Full range of lubricants for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and construction machines, including engine oils, transmission fluids, and specialty automotive fluids for OEMs and aftermarket customers.
• Industrial Lubricants Lubricants for industrial machinery and equipment, including hydraulic oils, gear oils, and compressor oils used across manufacturing and processing operations.
• Lubricating Greases Specialty greases for bearing, chassis, and machinery applications, including high-performance polyurethane greases for industrial and automotive use.
• Metal Processing Lubricants Cutting fluids, grinding oils, and metalworking fluids, including the ECOCOOL, ECOCUT, and PLANTO product lines, used in machining, grinding, and forming operations.
• Special Application Lubricants Lubricants for aerospace, railway, energy, and other specialized industrial applications, including corrosion protection products and release agents.
• FUCHS BluEV Product line of lubricants, thermal fluids, and special fluids specifically designed for electric vehicle applications and new mobility technologies.
• STAY COOL Thermofluids Thermal fluids for immersion cooling applications in electric mobility and data centers, enabling rapid battery charging and heat management.
• ECOCOOL GLOBAL S 240 Water-miscible high-performance coolant for wet machining of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP), approved by Airbus for aerospace applications.
• SmartLevel Tank level monitoring system for automotive workshops that tracks lubricant inventory and consumption in real time.
• Technical Services Technical support, product consulting, training, and digital services including SmartLevel tank monitoring and the Oil chooser tool for industrial and automotive customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 neutral production since January 2020
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• DMG MORIcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing technology partnership between DMG MORI (world-leading machine tool manufacturer) and FUCHS. Partners set standards in lubricants for machine tools through innovative product developments. Intensive exchange at all levels of both companies.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering partnership in automotive after-sales for lubricant supply and service solutions.
• FEINTOOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational company and market leader in fineblanking. Jointly developed high-quality fineblanking oils that ensure component quality - lubricants tailored to specific applications.
• Toyota Motor EuropemajorTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped Anticorit CPX corrosion protection coating for Toyota's European plant. Product has now been adopted globally by Toyota.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationShanghai subsidiary of ZF tested various coolant lubricants. FUCHS selected as partner after demonstrating key differentiating factors beyond product quality.
• AirbuscoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved ECOCOOL GLOBAL S 240 - water-miscible high-performance coolant for wet machining of CFRP and GFK. Enables integration of new materials into established production processes.
• TÜV RheinlandsupportingOthersTÜV Rheinland validated and certified FUCHS Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation methodology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Castrol (BP): BP-owned lubricants brand competing with FUCHS across automotive and industrial applications. Strong OEM relationships in automotive and metalworking overlap directly with FUCHS' customer profile.
• Shell Lubricants: Lubricants arm of Shell, one of the world's largest integrated oil majors with a broad passenger-car, commercial, and industrial lubricant portfolio. Competes with FUCHS across automotive, industrial, and metalworking segments but benefits from upstream base-oil integration FUCHS lacks.
• TotalEnergies Lubrifiants: Lubricants division of TotalEnergies with broad automotive, industrial, and specialty product lines. Direct overlap with FUCHS' portfolio across Europe and emerging markets.
• ExxonMobil: Integrated oil major with Mobil-branded industrial and automotive lubricants, including the Mobil 1 consumer franchise. Direct competitor to FUCHS in industrial and automotive lubricants, with stronger upstream control and global brand recognition.
• Chevron Lubricants: Lubricants arm of Chevron (Havoline, Delo, Techron) competing in automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial lubricants. Comparable product breadth and global reach to FUCHS, with integrated feedstock access.

Direct peers

• Quaker Houghton: Independent specialty formulator of industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, and hydraulic fluids. Direct competitor in FUCHS' core metalworking and industrial segments with a comparable specialty / formulated-product model.
• Klüber Lubrication: Specialty lubricant manufacturer owned by Freudenberg, focused on high-performance greases, gear oils, and specialty industrial lubricants. Comparable to FUCHS' specialty division (LUBRITECH, GLEITMO) in aerospace and high-end industrial niches.
• Valvoline: Independent lubricant manufacturer focused on engine oils and automotive lubricants with a strong installed workshop channel. Closely comparable to FUCHS in independent positioning and automotive/workshop focus, though more consumer-tilted.
• Motul: Independent French lubricant manufacturer with strong automotive and motorcycle positions and growing industrial offerings. Closely comparable to FUCHS as an independent formulator competing against integrated majors in automotive.

Regional players

• Sinopec Lubricants: Lubricants arm of Sinopec, dominant in China and expanding internationally in industrial and automotive lubricants. Competes with FUCHS particularly in Asia-Pacific and increasingly in global tenders, with strong regional cost position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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