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Fuchs Petrolub: A family firm stops things seizing up

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Fabian ChristDecember 7, 2011

In 1931, Rudolf Fuchs set up an import and sales company for refinery products. Now Fuchs Petrolub is a world leader in manufacturing innovative lubricants and related specialty products for industry. It is run by the founder's grandson, Stefan Fuchs. It is based in Mannheim and has a workforce of 3,600.

Without lubricants, things would grind to a halt. Thirty different fats and oils are used in every car. Machines also need all kinds of oil. Fuchs Petrolub is there to provide them. Report by Anja Kimmig.
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