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What klueber.de does

Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG is a Munich-based specialty lubricant manufacturer founded in 1929 and wholly owned by Freudenberg Group, operating through Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH as its general partner. The company develops and sells application-specific specialty lubricants — lubricating greases, lubricating oils, lubricating pastes, lubricating waxes, sprays, corrosion inhibitors, process lubricants, and water-based Hydro Lubricants — alongside single-point and multi-point lubricant dispensing systems. Customers span at least eleven industrial verticals including automotive, food processing, railway, mining, wind power, chemical, marine, steel, paper, pharmaceutical, and ropeway, with active operations in 40+ countries and country-specific chemical compliance (REACH, GHS, CLP, TSCA, IECSC) maintained for more than 60 jurisdictions.

The business monetizes through four primary revenue streams: one-time specialty lubricant sales via direct enterprise field sales and an online shop; professional services including Energy Efficiency consulting, Maintenance Management, Component Efficiency, Performance Analysis, Tribometry testing, and Lube&Seal solutions; subscription/recurring access to digital tools such as EfficiencyManager, the MyKlüber customer portal, viscosity calculators, a CO2 calculator, and a Life Cycle Assessment tool launched in 2024; and recurring training revenue from in-person and online courses for maintenance technicians and design engineers. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list, and enterprise relationships are structured around multi-year contracts.

Distribution is operated through a combination of dedicated regional sales offices (Munich for Germany, Salzburg for Austria, Zürich for Switzerland) staffed by sales engineers, an authorized dealer network, and a self-service e-commerce storefront at shop.klueber.de. Klüber has been EMAS-certified since 1996, has held ECOVadis Gold since 2022 (after Silver in 2021), received the EUPD Research ESG Transparency Award in 2024, and reported in 2025 that 42% of its products meet strict sustainability criteria based on UN sustainability goals — positioning sustainability credentials as a commercial lever with European industrial procurement.

Name

klueber.de

Legal name

Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://klueber.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Klüber Lubrication, a Munich-based Freudenberg Group subsidiary founded in 1929, develops and sells specialty lubricants (greases, oils, pastes, waxes, sprays) plus tribology services and digital tools to industrial customers across automotive, food, rail, mining, wind, chemical, marine, and other sectors in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gear Oils & Transmission Fluids (IMAEAMAE), Lubricant Additives & Performance Chemicals (EUALAJAB)

Keywords

• Specialty lubricants
• Industrial greases
• Tribological solutions
• Corrosion protection
• Maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Lubricant Sales: Sale of specialty lubricants including greases, oils, pastes, waxes, sprays, and process lubricants to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
2. Service Portfolio: Revenue from services including Energy Efficiency consulting, Maintenance Management, Component Inspection, Performance Analysis, Online Condition Monitoring, Remote Expert support, and Training programs for maintenance personnel and engineers.
3. E-commerce/Online Shop: Direct online sales through shop.klueber.de for product documentation, recommendations, and quick reorder processes.
4. Tools & Apps: Digital tools including EfficiencyManager, MyKlüber app, Operating Viscosity Calculator, Viscosity Index Calculator, and CO2 Calculator.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Klüber Lubrication develops, manufactures and sells specialty lubricants (Spezialschmierstoffe) — including lubricating greases, oils, pastes, waxes, sprays, corrosion inhibitors, process lubricants, hydro-based lubricants and automatic dispensing systems — alongside tribology services (energy efficiency consulting, maintenance management, component inspection, performance analysis, tribometry) and digital tools (EfficiencyManager, MyKlüber, CO2/LCA calculators) for industrial customers.

Product overview

Klüber Lubrication offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty lubricants (Spezialschmierstoffe) complemented by digital tools, consulting services, and training programs. The core offering consists of specialty lubricants including lubricating greases, lubricating oils, lubricating pastes, lubricating waxes, sprays, corrosion inhibitors, process lubricants, and automatic lubricating systems (single-point and multi-point). These are complemented by the service portfolio covering Energy Efficiency consulting, Maintenance Management, Component Efficiency, Performance Analysis, Tribometry, and Lube&Seal solutions. Digital tools including EfficiencyManager, MyKlüber, Operating Viscosity Calculator, Viscosity Index Calculator, CO₂ Calculator, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Tool enable customers to analyze and optimize their lubrication processes. Training services for maintenance personnel and engineers, plus an online training platform, support knowledge transfer. Together, these products and services serve industrial customers across diverse sectors including automotive, food, chemical, marine, railway, wind power, and general manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydro Lubricants: Water-based lubricant product line
• EfficiencyManager
• MyKlüber

Products and services

• Lubricating Greases (Schmierfette) Specialty lubricating greases for industrial applications including rolling bearings, plain bearings and machinery components.
• Lubricating Oils (Schmieröle) High-performance lubricating oils for gearboxes, compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Lubricating Pastes (Montagepasten) Assembly and mounting pastes that facilitate installation and prevent seizure in threaded connections and press-fit assemblies.
• Lubricating Waxes (Schmierwachse) Lubricating wax coatings for corrosion protection and long-term lubrication of components.
• Lubricant Sprays (Sprays) Spray-applied specialty lubricants for easy application on various industrial components.
• Corrosion Inhibitors (Korrosionsschutz) Specialty corrosion protection products for safeguarding metal surfaces during storage and transport.
• Process Lubricants (Prozessschmierstoffe) Lubricants designed for manufacturing and processing applications in industrial production.
• Single-point Lubricant Dispenser (Einpunkt-Schmierstoffgeber) Automatic single-point lubricators providing continuous lubrication to bearings and other components.
• Multi-point Lubricating Systems (Mehrpunktschmiersysteme) Centralized lubricating systems supplying lubricant to multiple points simultaneously in machinery.
• Hydro Lubricants Water-based lubricating solutions for applications requiring hydro-lubricant technology.
• Klüber Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency consulting service helping industrial customers reduce energy consumption through optimized lubrication solutions.
• Maintenance Management Consulting service for optimizing maintenance strategies and practices using Klüber's lubrication expertise.
• Component Efficiency Service for analyzing and optimizing component performance through proper lubrication.
• Performance Analysis Analysis service for evaluating lubrication performance and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Tribometry Friction and wear testing service for evaluating lubricant performance under realistic operating conditions.
• Lube&Seal Combined lubrication and sealing solution service for industrial applications.
• Training for Maintenance Personnel (Schulungen für Instandhalter) Specialized training programs for maintenance technicians on lubrication best practices.
• Training for Engineers (Schulungen für Konstrukteure) Training programs for design engineers on selecting and specifying specialty lubricants.
• Online Training (Online Schulung) Digital training modules for flexible learning about specialty lubrication products and applications.
• EfficiencyManager Digital platform for monitoring and managing lubrication efficiency across industrial operations.
• MyKlüber Customer portal application for accessing product information and services.
• Operating Viscosity Calculator Online calculator for determining the appropriate viscosity grade for specific operating conditions.
• Viscosity Index Calculator Tool for calculating the viscosity index of lubricating oils based on kinematic viscosity measurements.
• CO₂ Calculator (CO₂-Rechner) Calculator for determining CO2 emissions and energy savings from lubrication optimizations.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Tool Tool for determining CO2 impact of lubricant formulations and the positive contribution to customers' carbon footprint reduction.
• Next-Generation Wheel Bearing Grease for Freight Wagons Fully synthetic wheel bearing grease for freight wagons, providing longer maintenance intervals and higher efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% of products meet strict sustainability criteria based on UN sustainability goals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and general partner (Komplementär) of Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG. Freudenberg Group provides corporate governance and strategic direction. Freudenberg Chemical Specialities is based in Weinheim, Germany.
• SprimagflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership for coating systems - maximum plant availability (up to 300°C), perfect coating results. Joint development of specialty lubricants for coating equipment used in can and tube painting applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FUCHS PETROLUB SE: Germany-based, publicly listed specialty lubricant manufacturer with a comparable portfolio of industrial greases, gear oils, and application-engineered lubricants serving automotive, food, and industrial customers globally. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Klüber in European specialty lubricants.
• Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway): Specialty chemical company and leading supplier of lubricant additives and base-oil technologies, serving lubricant blenders and industrial customers. Highly comparable in technology focus on lubricant chemistry and performance additives.
• Molykote (DuPont): Specialty lubricants brand under DuPont offering pastes, greases, and oils for industrial applications including extreme temperatures. Direct competitor in specialty lubricant niches such as assembly pastes and high-temperature greases.

Broad incumbents

• Castrol (BP): Global lubricant brand owned by BP, offering industrial oils, greases, and metalworking fluids across automotive, marine, and industrial segments. Overlaps with Klüber's portfolio but at significantly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Shell Lubricants: Lubricants division of Shell, one of the world's largest lubricant marketers, with a broad portfolio of industrial and automotive lubricants. Competes with Klüber in specialty industrial applications but operates at much larger scale and with integrated base-oil supply.
• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Specialty lubricants business of TotalEnergies, offering industrial, automotive, and marine lubricants globally. Competes with Klüber across multiple industrial verticals with broader portfolio and integrated upstream supply.
• ExxonMobil Lubricants: Global lubricants major under Mobil brand, with extensive industrial grease, gear oil, and specialty lubricant offerings. A much larger incumbent competing for the same industrial customers Klüber serves.
• BASF SE: Global chemical major with a lubricant additives and base-oil portfolio serving lubricant formulators and industrial customers. Competes with Klüber in additive chemistry and as a supplier to the lubricant value chain.
• Chevron Lubricants: Lubricants business of Chevron, offering industrial oils, greases, and specialty fluids across automotive and industrial segments. Larger incumbent competitor with comparable product categories and industrial customer overlap.

Emerging players

• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company with a significant lubricants and additives segment focused on performance chemicals. Overlaps with Klüber's high-performance specialty lubricant formulations and additives focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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