2026 FUCHS China Automotive Aftermarket Distributors Conference Concludes Successfully
On April 8, the 2026 FUCHS China Automotive Aftermarket Distributors Conference, themed "Precision Lubricants Change, Targeted Actions", was successfully held in Sanya, Hainan.
Representatives from FUCHS Group, FUCHS China team, and core aftermarket distributors gathered to review achievements, analyze trends, discuss development, recognize excellence, and jointly map a blueprint for high-quality aftermarket development.
Amid external pressures including slowing economic growth, tariff frictions and geopolitics, FUCHS China Automotive Aftermarket delivered steady, outstanding 2025 performance through close collaboration with distributors, maintaining industry leadership. Patrick Yang, VP Corporate Marketing of FUCHS China, recognized outstanding distributors for their contributions in sales, digital transformation and market expansion, affirming their role in market penetration and brand promotion, and encouraging all partners to strive for greater success.
Dr. Mario Gehrlein, Executive Vice President China of FUCHS Group, noted that China remains a crucial strategic market for the Group. He commended FUCHS China’s strong performance amid challenges, crediting distributor support. Moving forward, FUCHS will focus on "Speed, Flexibility, Innovation, One Team", build an intelligent supply chain, optimize warehouse and distribution, and enhance in-stock availability and delivery efficiency to ensure stable supply.
Dr. Jianqiang Qu, CEO of FUCHS China, analyzed the domestic and international aftermarket environment, outlining opportunities and challenges. He emphasized FUCHS China’s commitment to product supply through strong R&D and a stable supply chain. In 2025, breakthroughs were made in localization, sustainability and digitalization, building core competitiveness in products, channels, brand, digitalization and organization. In 2026, the company will adhere to "Precision Lubricants Change, Targeted Actions" to achieve win-win results with distributors.
Krisztián Rada, Head of Automotive Aftermarket at FUCHS Group, confirmed the aftermarket as a core business, with FUCHS China as the 2025 and Q1 2026 champion. Future plans include deepening cooperation with major OEMs, enhancing digital customer experience, launching forward-looking products (e-drive fluids, thermal management fluids, hybrid DCT oils), and strengthening local infrastructure to seize new energy and high-end maintenance opportunities.
May Gao, VP AAM Sales of FUCHS China, noted the irreversible contraction of fuel vehicles and accelerated industry restructuring, with terminal stores demanding precise, professional full-life-cycle services. Leveraging its German heritage and OEM certifications, FUCHS will support distributors with professional teams, store expansion assistance, talent training and targeted marketing to drive channel growth.
The conference consolidated consensus, clarified direction and strengthened cooperation. Guided by "Precision Lubricants Change, Targeted Actions", FUCHS China will work with distributors to deepen market presence, open new prospects and build a long-term win-win ecosystem with stronger product, channel, brand, digital and organizational strength.