In South Africa, glass is an indispensable material with applications spanning automotive, architecture, food and beverages, cosmetics, electronics, and robotics industries. The country’s glass manufacturing sector is undergoing a transformative phase, embracing innovative and efficient production techniques that align with global sustainability trends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 2025: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA, a leader in the lubrication industry, is excited to announce its participation in Propak Africa 2025, the premier trade show for packaging, food processing, plastics, and printing industries.
Join us from 11-14 March 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Hall 5, Stand A38, to explore our cutting-edge lubrication solutions that are designed to move your world forward.

It was the first time since the pandemic that international competitors were back on the circuit.

The FUCHS Lola team was looking forward to racing the overseas ISPs (International Sports Prototypes) that had arrived, including Ford GT 40s, Porsche 917s, McLarens and Chevrons. Now it was a question of whether we would be competitive against these teams as well as the local competition.

February 2025: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA, a leader in the lubrication industry, is excited to announce its participation in Propak Africa 2025, the premier trade show for packaging, food processing, plastics, and printing industries.
Join us from 11-14 March 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Hall 5, Stand A38, to explore our cutting-edge lubrication solutions that are designed to move your world forward.