Fuchs strengthens its position in South Africa for 2025

After completing a new investment initiative, the South African business division of Fuchs lubricants is well placed for the year ahead.

Commenting its high-profile investment programme, the company’s Managing Director (MD) in Johannesburg, Paul Deppe, said that it had helped Fuchs increase its growth potential. The project involved a substantial update to the lubricant maker’s production facilities.

The company expanded its lubricants plant, which increased its capacity by 40 per cent. The remodelling involved the addition of a brand-new tank farm equipped with modernised blending facilities featuring a high level of automation. New filling equipment was also installed at the site.

The MD elaborated on the project’s benefit, stating the expanded plant allowed Fuchs to meet the demand of its customer base with greater efficiency. The firm has also put a Sales and Operations Planning programme in place to enhance inventory management, as well as its delivery performance.

Already, Fuchs has experienced tangible benefits to its delivery metrics, and has secured two Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), reinforcing customer confidence in Fuchs’ capabilities.

The lubricant manufacturer continues to seek new opportunities throughout Africa, targeting a range of sectors like mining, construction and farming with cutting-edge hydraulic oil and agricultural oil, among other products. In the face of current economic headwinds, the world’s second largest continent still presents significant potential for growth – particularly in commodities like uranium, copper and other valuable minerals.

Fuchs is currently focused on expanding its range of calcium-sulphonate grease and bringing new products to market, like 0w20 oil.

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