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Fuchs Petrolub company history timeline

1981

In 1981, FUCHS also gained a foothold in Australia and the USA. The importance of business in Asia was also recognized at an early stage.

1985

Both trading and official listing commenced on January 30, 1985.

In 1985, FUCHS was one of the first German companies to sign a joint venture agreement in China - a prerequisite for the first production facility in Yingkou.

1990

Dalton & Co officially changed their name to Silkolene Lubricants Plc on 29th May 1990.

1999

When appointed, the 35 year-old business management graduate had previously worked for two years in the auditing sector and three years at FUCHS in North and South America, before he became a member of the Executive Board in 1999 responsible for the business in Europe.

2000

Following rapid expansion, Dalton & Co commissioned a new oil refinery in Derby Road, Belper, where the company stayed until June 2000.

2004

With Stefan Fuchs, the third generation of the family took over the leadership of the Group on 1st January 2004.

2016

In order to continue to grow profitably and sustainably in the future, FUCHS launched the largest investment program in its history in 2016.

2017

Manfred Fuchs eventually moved to the Supervisory Board, where he was to serve as Deputy Chairman until 2017.

2020

FUCHS products are now also available in space after acquiring Nye Lubricants in 2020.

2021

Most recently, in February 2021, the Mars Perseverance Rover landed on Mars and with it, a barrier film from Nye Lubricants.

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