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Today’s space industry is vastly different than it was just a decade ago. Gone are the days when space exploration was limited to government-funded missions. Today, private companies within and outside of the aerospace sector are rushing to explore the great unknown with both large and small satellites and spacecraft. With more players, more missions, and large constellations of satellites, the need for innovative space lubricants will continue to grow.

Imagine sitting in your new electric car and driving away. It’s quite a new experience to glide along in silence, isn’t it? But actually, is it really as quiet as you thought it would be?!

It’s still relatively unusual to hear eco-products and heavy diesels being mentioned in the same sentence. This is a shame, as there are now ultra-modern, environmentally sound alternatives that perform at least as well as other modern engine oils designed for new generation engines. PLANTO MOT SAE 10W-40 is a high-performance, low-ash engine oil, specially developed for machines used in agriculture, forestry and construction – primarily for use in sensitive environments and close to water.

Swedish steel giant SSAB was phasing out coal from its steel operations, and also wanted to change to more environmentally sustainable lubricants – so they contacted FUCHS. The close partnership led to a unique, biodegradable hydraulic fluid for the steel industry and hydraulic systems.

Do you find that deposits and other oil residues can cause major problems in circulation and hydraulic systems? If so, you’re not alone. FUCHS is now launching a simple, new, highly efficient solution to this problem: RENOLIN CLEAN.

Construction of FUCHS’s modern new lubrication plant in Fors, south of Stockholm, is in full swing. While many companies in the industry are closing down production in the Nordics, FUCHS are focusing on investment and new construction. We believe in Nordic industry, and we want to grow with our customers, close to where they are.

Gone are the days when we had to salt our food or cover it with ice blocks to make it keep longer. Nowadays, we take it for granted that we can keep food cold in the fridge at home or in the supermarket, and keep ourselves cool on hot days at work or in the car. However, these cooling systems have also come at a price, in the shape of environmental impact.

Yes, it’s true! We are actually that geeky when it comes to developing lubricants for the brewing industry. In beer production, there’s always a small risk that tiny amounts of lubricant end up in the beverage, for instance when sealing the cans, or in the mixer if the gearbox is placed above the tank. Even though we’re only talking about the tiniest of amounts, it is crucial that beer brewers always use lubricants that are approved for contact with foods.

Talking positively about vehicle lubricants, heavy goods traffic and the environment may not seem completely natural, but it’s definitely something we should be better at. Partly because the level of different kinds of emissions has actually already improved significantly over the years, and partly because there are major gains to be made by anyone who has heavy vehicles to lubricate.

Digitalisation is redefining the playing field in many industries. The area of lubricants is no exception. The products of the future will tell us how they are doing and what kind of maintenance they need. Meanwhile, smart new systems are being launched that can even order their own spare parts.