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07.09.2026 - 11:40 FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Moving the Extraordinary: Why Abnormal Loads Demand More from Every Trip
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Moving the Extraordinary: Why Abnormal Loads Demand More from Every Trip
Transport Month is a reminder of how much South Africa depends on a reliable transport network. For abnormal-load operators, keeping that network moving comes with added complexity.
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31.08.2026 - 11:39 // Press Releases Availability to the Point: Why Mining Support is About More Than Product Supply
Availability to the Point: Why Mining Support is About More Than Product Supply
When a critical piece of equipment is waiting for maintenance, availability takes on a very different meaning. Having the right product in stock is important, but in many cases, what operations need most is access to the right expertise, at the right time, to keep equipment moving and production on track.
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28.08.2026 - 11:36 The Most Expensive Downtime Starts Long Before the Breakdown
The Most Expensive Downtime Starts Long Before the Breakdown
Equipment failures rarely happen without warning. More often, the signs are there long before production is affected. Often hidden in rising operating temperatures, fluid contamination, abnormal wear patterns or subtle changes in machine performance. The challenge is recognising those indicators early enough to take action.
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26.08.2026 - 11:27 Keeping Every Critical System Moving: Why Complete Fluid Management Matters More Than Ever
Keeping Every Critical System Moving: Why Complete Fluid Management Matters More Than Ever
When a machine comes to a standstill, the root cause is not always where maintenance teams first look. While engines often receive the most attention, the performance of transmissions, hydraulic systems, cooling circuits and grease-lubricated components can have just as much influence on equipment availability, maintenance costs and overall operational efficiency.
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25.08.2026 - 11:24 Mines stay running with Lubricants. Technology. People.
Mines stay running with Lubricants. Technology. People.
Technology provides data, alerts and insights, but it cannot replace experience earned in the field. Across the mining industry, many critical maintenance and reliability decisions still depend on people who understand equipment, operating conditions and the realities of keeping production moving.
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24.08.2026 - 10:53 // Press Releases Beyond the Drum: Why Mining Reliability Requires More Than Lubricants
Beyond the Drum: Why Mining Reliability Requires More Than Lubricants
A lubricant can protect a component. A reliability strategy helps protect an operation. The difference between the two is becoming increasingly important as mines look for new ways to improve equipment performance, manage maintenance costs and keep critical assets operating longer.
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01.06.2026 - 11:55 FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Launches FRICOFIN LD 50, Advancing Next-Generation Coolant Technology for Local Fleets
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Launches FRICOFIN LD 50, Advancing Next-Generation Coolant Technology for Local Fleets
1 June 2026, South Africa - FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the local introduction of FRICOFIN LD 50, a premium-performance, ready-mix coolant engineered to meet the increasingly complex thermal management requirements of modern heavy-duty and mixed fleets operating across Southern Africa.
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08.05.2026 - 02:09 FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA expands local footprint with new Polokwane branch, boosting support for Limpopo industries
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA expands local footprint with new Polokwane branch, boosting support for Limpopo industries
Polokwane, South Africa — May 2026 — FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting key industrial sectors across the northern regions of South Africa.
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28.04.2026 - 01:04 Smart or Analogue Tractors? How FUCHS Lubricants Help Farmers Make the Mechanisation Choice
Smart or Analogue Tractors? How FUCHS Lubricants Help Farmers Make the Mechanisation Choice
In South African agriculture, every planting and harvest season brings high stakes: unpredictable weather, tight margins, long days in the field, and machinery that must perform without fail. Today, many farmers are grappling with a key mechanisation decision: invest in smart, subscription-based tractors with telematics and advanced diagnostics, or rely on proven analogue machines that are simpler to maintain and repair.
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17.04.2026 - 09:44 FUCHS presents its new strategy – “FOCUS TO WIN” on the path to its 100th anniversary
FUCHS presents its new strategy – “FOCUS TO WIN” on the path to its 100th anniversary
Mannheim/Germany, April 16, 2026 – The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, today presents its new FUCHS100 strategy at the Capital Markets Day held at the company’s headquarters in Mannheim. The name refers to the path leading up to the company’s 100th anniversary in 2031 and represents an evolutionary continuation of the FUCHS2025 strategy. The FUCHS100 strategy focuses on three key areas: Growth, Sustainability, and People.
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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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