Discover all the latest FUCHS Lubricants racing news from around the world right here!

The spotlight is firmly on the uptake of clean energy sources as the government aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix from 11% to 41% by 2030. This means the deployment of 11.8 GW of large-scale renewable energy capacity, translating into significant opportunities for both investors and Inde-pendent Power Producers (IPPs).

In addition to developing smart lubricant solutions to meet the challenges of its customers, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA focuses on economic, environmental, and social sustainability. “We strive for sustainability objectives not only across our entire value chain, but because we want to take responsibility for our impact on society and the environment,” says Esther Seabi, Transformation Director and Local Sustainability Officer.

An extreme performance drill thread grease optimised for use in hard and soft rock drilling in specialty quarry equipment is available from FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA. This specially formulated drill thread grease protects threaded connections from wear, seizing, and galling.

A 30% increase in production volumes and a 70% increase in sales over a six-year period was the main reason behind FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA developing a two-phase expansion project. Speaking at the official inauguration of the new office complex on Friday 13 May, MD Paul Deppe said the project was testament to the confidence that the German parent company had in the Southern African market. “Our sustained growth trajectory in South Africa will require increased capacity in future. What we have achieved to date is evidence of our long-term vision for the region.”

Developed on the racetrack to ensure ultimate performance and protection, SILKOLENE is the global market-leading high-performance range of motorcycle lubricants available from FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA. “SILKOLENE has the edge in this niche segment due to its specially formulated products for different on- and off-road applications,” says Lesley Barnard, Commercial Sales Manager – Inland.

While the range is not as well known locally as it is internationally, local demand is increasing steadily.

A major cause of reduced efficiency in refrigeration equipment is using conventional refrigeration oils as opposed to the specialised synthetic lubricants required for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) applications. “A failure to use the correct refrigeration oils can result in leaks, reduced filter lifespan, and increased energy consumption,” says Gerald Langley, Sales Representative – Commercial at FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA.