Moving Toward Sustainable Lubricants for Automotive Stamping
FUCHS GREEN Project Moves Toward Sustainable Lubricants for Automotive Stamping
Castellbisbal, Spain – May 12, 2025 — FUCHS GREEN, an ambitious initiative aimed at developing a new generation of high-performance, environmentally friendly lubricants for metal forming in the automotive sector, continues to make significant strides. On Friday, May 9, 2025, the monthly project review meeting was held at FUCHS Spain facilities in Castellbisbal (Barcelona), bringing together key members of the consortium to assess progress and define next steps.
The working group is a collaborative effort between leading industry and academic partners: GESTAMP, OERLIKON BALZERS, MONDRAGÓN UNIVERSITY, and FUCHS LUBRICANTES. The project focuses on the development of sustainable lubricants specifically designed for the demanding conditions of lightweight automotive component stamping.
During the latest meeting, the consortium reviewed the most recent laboratory test results, which demonstrated promising performance characteristics of the new lubricant formulations. In this occasion, members of the engineering team from GESTAMP’s Santpedor plant also joined the session. This plant will host the upcoming industrial-scale pilot trials, marking a critical phase in the validation of the new lubricants under real-world manufacturing conditions.
“This meeting was particularly productive,” said Arturo Casielles (Product Manager Forming & Hydraulics). “It allowed us to align on the technical milestones achieved so far and to coordinate the next steps toward final validation. The collaboration across companies and institutions is proving essential to the success of this project.”
This project exemplifies the power of cross-sector collaboration in driving innovation toward more sustainable industrial practices. By developing lubricants that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance, the consortium aims to contribute meaningfully to the automotive industry’s broader sustainability goals.
About FUCHS GREEN Project
FUCHS GREEN (officially titled “Development of a New High-Performance Green Lubricant for Lightweight Automotive Stamping”) is a research and innovation initiative supported by the Spanish Government and a consortium of industry leaders and academic institutions. The project seeks to create next-generation lubricants that meet the rigorous demands of metal forming processes while aligning with environmental sustainability standards.
