Fuchs SE

Fuchs SE is a German multinational manufacturer and supplier of lubricants and related specialty products, recognized as the world's largest independent lubricant producer. Founded in 1931 by Rudolf Fuchs in Mannheim, Germany, where its headquarters remain on Friesenheimer Island, the company develops high-performance solutions for automotive and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, greases, metalworking lubricants, corrosion protectors, cleaners, and biodegradable Planto products. It also innovates in areas like electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries through investments such as E-Lyte Innovations. Operating 34 production sites and 56 subsidiaries across over 50 countries, Fuchs SE employs around 6,000 to 6,800 people and generated 3.41 billion euros in revenue in 2022. The family-controlled firm, with the Fuchs family holding about 55% of voting shares, emphasizes sustainability, producing CO2-compensated products since 2020 and reducing friction, wear, and emissions to support efficient, eco-friendly technologies in industries from motorsports to electric vehicles and manufacturing.