FUCHS Lubricants Co. and KCF Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle Machine Failure with AI and Smart Lubrication
New partnership delivers real-time insights and lubrication expertise to eliminate unplanned downtime and reduce operating costs.
FUCHS Lubricants Co., the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with KCF Technologies, a leader in machine health optimization. This collaboration brings together FUCHS’s industry-leading expertise in high performance lubricants with KCF’s advanced real-time monitoring technology, setting a new standard for proactive reliability and operational efficiency in industrial environments.
“Historically, coordinating analysis of lubrication related failures put the onus entirely on the customer to coordinate between their reliability teams, lubrication experts, and monitoring solution provider. Our partnership aims to create a higher level of service that will allow for the collaboration of Subject Matter Experts from each key member of the resolution team reducing the time to resolution and allowing the customer to focus on higher level problem solving. Freeing up time for manufactures to focus on what matters.” said Kevin Vincent, Senior Vice President of KCF Technologies.
The partnership will deliver exceptional value to customers by integrating FUCHS’ advanced lubrication solutions directly with KCF’s Machine Health Platform. FUCHS and KCF’s customers will benefit from a unified platform that provides lubrication diagnostics, remote vibration monitoring, and customized lubrication recommendations. These data-driven recommendations will be validated by KCF Technologies to ensure optimal performance for each application. “By combining our formulation expertise with KCF’s real-time machine data, we’re helping customers move beyond reactive maintenance to truly predictive performance. It’s a strategic advantage that reflects our commitment to exceeding customer expectations,” remarked Megan O’Meara, President of FUCHS North America.
Since over 60% of bearing failures stem from poor or improper lubrication, this collaboration supports customers in identifying and resolving lubrication-related issues more quickly and effectively. By uniting the strengths of both organizations, the partnership offers an unmatched approach to preventing unseen lubrication issues that threaten production and asset life.
"At KCF, our mission is to eliminate unplanned downtime across industry—and we can’t do that without addressing lubrication head-on. This partnership with FUCHS unites world-class lubrication services with our real-time machine health technology to empower manufacturers to act earlier, smarter, and with greater confidence than ever before," said Dr. Jeremy Frank, CEO of KCF Technologies.
A recent pilot project with a global leader in heavy haul railcar components demonstrated the transformative impact of data-driven predictive maintenance. Leveraging KCF’s SMARTdiagnostics™ platform, the team preemptively identified lubrication degradation in critical machinery, preventing a potential catastrophic gearbox failure. Through timely intervention and expert evaluation, the customer not only avoided significant damage and downtime but also transitioned to a proactive strategy that includes ongoing oil analysis and continuous monitoring.
“Both companies share a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success. FUCHS’ dedication to developing advanced, application-specific lubricants is matched by KCF’s focus on delivering actionable machine health insights through cutting-edge technology,” remarked Hendrik Noth, Vice President of Specialty Sales at FUCHS Lubricants Co. Together, FUCHS and KCF are enabling customers to take control of their equipment health, extend asset life, and optimize total cost of ownership.
About FUCHS Lubricants Co.
Founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, FUCHS is now the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Today, the company's 6,000 employees in over 50 countries still share the same goal: to keep the world moving both sustainably and efficiently. To live up to this claim, we think in terms of perfection, not merely standards. When developing individual solutions, we enter into an intensive customer dialogue – acting as an experienced consultant, innovative problem solver and reliable team partner. For additional information, visit www.fuchs.com/us/en/
About KCF Technologies
KCF Technologies offers the industry’s most comprehensive and scalable AI Machine Health Platform, backed by over two decades of experience. With a global presence spanning six continents and serving more than 1,000 unique locations, KCF Technologies has saved over 85,000 hours of downtime across hundreds of thousands of assets worldwide. Their solution combines real-time analytics, machine learning, and SMARTdiagnostics software to empower businesses to take the right actions at the right time, ensuring optimal machine performance. For additional information, visit www.KCFtech.com
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