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19.10.2025 - 01:00 // Press Releases From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
The mining industry in South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. The Minerals Council of South Africa recently reported a 4.1% decrease in the sector's real GDP contribution for the first quarter of 2025. This decline signals more than just a temporary setback; it underscores the urgent need for industry to adapt and evolve.
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16.10.2025 - 12:05 // Press Releases // Corporate and Product News Lubricants and Food Safety: How SA Producers Can Meet Global Standards to Keep Export Doors Open
Lubricants and Food Safety: How SA Producers Can Meet Global Standards to Keep Export Doors Open
Every time a conveyor belt moves your favourite snack from one station to the next, a food-grade lubricant is quietly at work behind the scenes keeping production safe, hygienic, and efficient. These specialised lubricants don’t just keep machines moving; they protect consumer health and ensure compliance with global food safety standards.
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01.09.2025 - 02:28 // Press Releases // Corporate and Product News Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
In the highly scrutinised business of food and beverage manufacturing, keeping your production line running smoothly is critical. Balancing operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to stringent safety standards leaves little room for error.

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA understands these challenges and now, in addition to their extensive range of food-grade lubrications they are also to help optimise your lubrication application and bring significant improvements to your plant with their new LCCP Audit tool.
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10.08.2025 - 02:40 // Corporate and Product News // Press Releases Reliability When It Matters Most: Lubrication Solutions for Planting Summer Crops
Reliability When It Matters Most: Lubrication Solutions for Planting Summer Crops
South Africa's diverse climate and terrain present unique challenges during the summer planting season and you require your machinery to operate at peak performance. Whether it's your trusted tractors, harvesters, or planters, they need to run smoothly. Downtime is not an option, as any delays can critically impact planting and, consequently, your yield.
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08.08.2025 - 03:59 // Corporate and Product News // Press Releases From the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape: How FUCHS LUBRICANTS are MOVING YOUR WORLD
From the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape: How FUCHS LUBRICANTS are MOVING YOUR WORLD
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is geared to enhance service and product delivery along the Garden Route with its robust distribution network spanning from Belville in the Western Cape to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. With branches strategically positioned to better serve the agriculture, automotive, industrial, and manufacturing sectors across the Cape, this network underscores FUCHS' commitment to providing localised support and high-performance lubrication solutions.
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01.08.2025 - 03:39 // Press Releases Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
Misconceptions about lubricants are not just harmless misunderstandings; they can have serious consequences for machine maintenance and operational efficiency. From the belief that you can judge a lubricant’s quality through sensory perception to the idea that lubricants can solve mechanical issues, myths persistently cloud the understanding of how lubricants truly function. The experts at FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA, recognise that these myths can lead to misguided practices and unforeseen costs.
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03.07.2025 - 11:03 // Corporate and Product News // Press Releases FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG Announce Strategic Business Partnership
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG Announce Strategic Business Partnership
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts have announced a collaboration that will support innovation, technology and sustainability in after-sales service. This is an important step forward in the development of technology and quality in the automotive sector.
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02.06.2025 - 12:40 // Corporate and Product News // Press Releases FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA to Showcase Cutting-Edge Refrigeration Oils at FRIGAIR Expo 2025
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA to Showcase Cutting-Edge Refrigeration Oils at FRIGAIR Expo 2025
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is excited to announce its participation in the FRIGAIR Expo 2025, Africa’s premier exhibition for heating, energy, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HEVAC&R).
As the climate changes, the need for climate-friendly solutions is paramount. The correct use of refrigeration oils is critical; improper application can result in leaks, reduced filter lifespan, and increased energy consumption. Consequently, educating the market on the best available products is of utmost importance.
The FUCHS Group is at the forefront of developing high-performance refrigeration oils that are integral to the success of new refrigerants being produced globally.
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28.05.2025 - 11:56 // Press Releases Esther Seabi, Sustainability Director at FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA
Esther Seabi, Sustainability Director at FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA
Q&A with Esther Seabi:
Esther Seabi leads sustainability at FUCHS LUBRICANTS South Africa, drawing on her in Sustainability, HR and transformation background. She shares insights on driving sustainable strategy, overcoming industry challenges, and supporting women leaders.
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07.05.2025 - 07:25 // Press Releases FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA at NAMPO 2025
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA at NAMPO 2025
In the business of agriculture, uptime is everything. From the tractor starting at dawn to the combine harvester wrapping up at dusk; the demand on machinery is relentless. At the heart of these machines there are a variety of lubricants that ensure seamless operation all year round.
The team at FUCHS understand just how hard agricultural machines work – and they strive daily to meet these demands with full-spectrum lubricant solutions that covers virtually every moving part in modern farm equipment. From engine oils and hydraulic fluids to gear oils and greases, including specialty fluids for advanced machinery technology, their goal is to keep agriculture moving forward.
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Game Changing Partnership with FUCHS
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Mercedes-Benz Partnership with FUCHS A game changing partnership in automotive after sale! We're excited to announce a strategic partnership between FUCHS and Mercedes-Benz Group, launched on March 28, 2024. This collaboration marks a major leap in innovation, quality, and sustainability in the automotive industry.
Fuchs Hosts Successful 2020 Sponsorship Breakfast
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2020 Sponsorship Breakfast Fuchs Lubricants hosted their annual sponsorship breakfast in honour of all the motorsport teams they sponsor. This event was held at their office in Isando, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Present at this prestigious event were some of the teams including Rich Racing RSA, Wilford Racing, MAD Racing, Team Truggy, HUD Racing, Marc Ansley and Michael Louw. "“We are pleased to be associated with a group of professionals who are as passionate about their sport as we are about our company and products. We are grateful for the great exposure they are giving the Fuchs brand and hope to have an ever-lasting relationship with them," said Paul Deppe, Managing Director.
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